Crowned & Captured: Pageant Portraits with Callie Johnson at Jax Mini Sessions Studio

Miss Jacksonville USA Pageant Portraits at Jax Mini Sessions Studio in Jacksonville Florida with Studio Photographer Tabitha Baldwin

Looking for pageant portraits in Jacksonville, Florida? Meet Callie Johnson—our reigning Miss Jacksonville USA, 7th-grade ELA teacher, worship singer, cottage baker, and all-around sunshine. This session was a dream, and it’s proof that you deserve editorial-quality photos tailored to YOUR story.

Who Is Callie Johnson?

  • Miss Jacksonville USA 2025, set to compete at Miss Florida USA (July 5–7, 2024)
  • Worship team singer and past missionary kid—her faith is a guiding light
  • Owner of @jaxsugarshack, baking homemade confections
  • Overcame dyslexia and now inspires kids through teaching and song

Why Pageant Portraits Matter

Your competition image isn’t just a snapshot—it’s:

  • Your first impression in applications, biographies, and social media
  • A tool for securing sponsors and earning scholarship visibility
  • A way to introduce yourself with authenticity, professionalism, and flair

The Callie Johnson Session: A Few Highlights

We captured everything she embodies—all during one seamless studio shoot:

  1. Pageant Glam Campaign – Elegant headshots in beautiful studio lighting showcasing grace and poise
  2. Lifestyle Homescape – Cozy, candid shots reflecting her love for quiet reading time and home life
  3. Business Branding – A playful beauty set featuring her baking biz (with real treats included)—connecting personal brand with business integrity

Why it worked: We planned outfits, lighting, and story before she stepped in—my signature approach to make pageant talent feel camera confident and shine on screen.

Studio & Style That Sets You Apart

Why choose Jax Mini Sessions Studio?

  • One-stop versatility: natural+artificial light, editorial backdrops, lifestyle corners, kitchen props
  • Personalized prep: Wardrobe styling, hair & makeup guidance, posing tips tailored to multiple pageant systems (USA, Miss America, local branches)
  • Local & regional reach: Ideal for contestants in Jacksonville, Northeast FL, Central FL, and even South Georgia
  • Expert direction: I’ve been capturing confident women since 2017, with tailored guidance that highlights your best self

Who Should Book This Session?

  • Contestants competing in Miss USA, Miss Florida USA, Miss America, or local/state prelims
  • Pageant coaches or directors needing professional team branding imagery
  • Titleholders seeking updated personal branding or sponsor-ready content
  • Aspiring competitors looking to elevate their first impressions with next-level portraits

Ready to Capture Your Crown?

Be THE photo everyone remembers.
Whether you’re from Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Valdosta, Georgia, or anywhere across the country—come build your brand through images that represent who you are on stage and off.

Book your session with Tabitha Baldwin at Jax Mini Sessions Studio.
Let’s plan your story. We’ll cover wardrobe and unique brand direction—all in one creative studio session.

Contact me now to reserve your personalized pageant photoshoot!

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From Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) (Approx. 25 minutes)
Take I-95 South for about 20 miles. Use Exit 344 to get on JTB (FL-202 East / Butler Blvd). From there, take the first exit onto US-1 South / Philips Hwy and turn right. The studio will come up quickly on your right, right after the Shell gas station, in the plaza directly facing Philips Hwy.

From Orange Park (Approx. 25 minutes)
Take I-295 North and merge onto I-95 North. Use Exit 344 to take JTB (FL-202 East / Butler Blvd). From JTB, take the exit for US-1 South / Philips Hwy and turn right. The studio will be on your right, just after the Shell gas station, at the intersection of JTB and Philips Hwy.


From Nocatee (Approx. 25 minutes)
Take Nocatee Parkway west, then merge onto I-295 North. Continue until you reach JTB (FL-202 East) and take that exit. From JTB, exit toward US-1 South / Philips Hwy and turn right onto Philips Hwy. The studio will come up fast on your right, just past the Shell gas station, in the plaza on the corner of JTB and Philips Hwy.

From South Jacksonville Beach (Approx. 20–25 minutes)
Take JTB (FL-202 W) heading west toward I-95. Use the right lane to take the exit for US-1 South / Philips Hwy. Once you merge onto Philips Hwy, stay in the right lane. The studio will come up quickly on your right—just past the Shell gas station, near the intersection of Philips Hwy and JTB. We're in the front right corner of the plaza facing the highway.

Located at JTB & Philips Hwy, Jax Mini Sessions Studio is easily accessible from neighborhoods like Southside, San Marco, Nocatee, Orange Park, or even Jacksonville International Airport—typically 20–25 minutes drive.

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