Tricia Keffer is a Kama'aina (born in Hawaii, not of Hawaiian heritage). Her love of the beach probably started at her birth in Honolulu in the "pink hospital on the hillside" that overlooked Waikiki Beach and Honolulu. If given the option, she would have remained beachside but the military had other ideas and her family moved to New England. It was only a few years before Uncle Sam's wishes and Tricia's dreams once again coincided. The family moved to the Destin, Florida area where Tricia has remained.

The white sand beaches of the Emerald coast captivated Tricia. She was fascinated at the way the sand looked like snow but was warm. Tricia cherishes fond memories of running on the beach, playing in the water, and watching serene sunsets. Photography was a natural outgrowth of wanting to hold on to those golden memories.

She now helps her clients hold on to their memories using the beach as the perfect setting for family or children's portraits.

A graduate of the University of West Florida, Tricia received further training in her craft through a rigorous apprenticeship under a master photographer.

Her natural photography is soulful expression of her personal relationship with nature. She says "For me nature photography not only preserves the natural beauty of the area, it is also a history--a photo documentary." Her photographs have been published in FLAUSA, BAE calendar and Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast.

Today Tricia continues her love of the beach. She notes "I love photographing the beach. I love meeting new people. My beach photography is the perfect blend of these two loves. The area has such natural beauty and the combination of families and the beach creates a work of art."

Tricia's expertise in medium format cameras, film, and equipment allows her to produce professional wall portraits for the home and office. A member of the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, she has all required licenses and permits for beach photography. She welcomes scheduled visits to her studio and gallery in Destin, FL.