About Rockett - Destin Family Photographer Behind the Magic

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A multidisciplinary creative force specializing in photography, graphic design, and digital marketing, and crafting impactful brand identities and digital experiences.

Rockett’s story doesn’t begin behind the camera. It begins under the lights.

An actor for more than a decade — including ten unpredictable, on-again, off-again years on daytime television — One Life to Live, Guiding Light, Days of Our Lives — Rockett lived on soundstages, in makeup chairs, and between the lines of other people’s scripts. But the real heat came when he stepped behind the lens.

Suddenly, he wasn’t waiting for his mark. He was making the mark.

Trained at UCLA’s legendary film school, Rockett turned his eye to the frame and quickly became a sought-after headshot artist in Los Angeles — capturing faces the industry hadn’t noticed yet, but would.

He didn’t just shoot; he directed. He sculpted emotion with light. And when it came to moving images, he knew exactly how to make a thirty-second spot feel like a movie — earning himself a coveted Addy Award as a commercial director.

His camera has been pointed at greatness — Muhammad Ali. Robin Williams. Jim Carrey. Tony Hawk. Robert Kiyosaki. Greg Louganis. Dozens more. But Rockett will tell you: it’s not about fame. It’s about truth.

These days, he slings his gear across the sugar-white sands of Florida’s Gulf Coast, capturing families, lovers, and wild-hearted wanderers in the golden hour glow.

He doesn’t pose people. He doesn’t fake smiles. He waits. He watches. He shoots the real stuff.

Rockett doesn’t capture portraits. He captures proof of life.

And yeah… the man still knows his light.

Reaching Way Back in the Time Machine...

Rock ‘n Roll DJ ~ as a wee lad of 18 he began his media career at WMC-FM100 Memphis. For the next five years, proceeded to troll radio audiences around the country ~ WRBC Jackson, WHBQ Memphis, WSGN Birmingham, WBMJ San Juan, WJDX / WZZQ Jackson.
Actor ~ G Rockett Phillips ~ One Life To Live, Guiding Light, Days of Our Lives + many episodic guest star appearances Taxi, Knightrider, Hill Street Blues, Flamingo Road and others.
Los Angeles Photography Studio ~Actor Headshots ~ to supplement the acting income, he became a sought-after headshot artist for actors.
Career Pivot ~ Morning Radio Crazee ~ The Rockett in the Morning Show at KQKQ/Sweet 98 won him a nomination in the ’90s for Billboard Morning Show Personality of the Year!
The Godfather of the Podcast ~ After a contract dispute, Rockett took his popular radio show to this new thing called…The Internet! (the very first live podcast)
Rockett Studios Arizona ~ The photography business relocated to Scottsdale, AZ to shoot for POST USA Magazine.
(Ring) Hello? Nashville Calling ~ and Nash Rockett was born, along with The Daily Nash & The Almost Famous podcasts.
(Knock, Knock, Who’s There?) ~ An emergency triple coronary bypass. Enough said except…all good!
Destin ~ Moved the podcast and photography studio to the sugar-white beaches of the Gulf Coast of Florida.
For families searching for a Destin family photographer who values authenticity over stiff poses, Rockett delivers a refreshing experience. His background in storytelling and cinematic imagery ensures every photo feels like a vivid moment frozen in time.

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The Mission...

As a Destin family photographer, Rockett brings decades of experience capturing authentic smiles. To produce, capture, and create as much beautiful imagery as possible. There’s so little time. Right?

Whether it’s sublime portraiture of a loving family, the stunning countenance of a beauty queen and her crown, or an edgy movie poster design…my team and I look forward to helping you crystalize your vision and execute the capture with superb skill and professionalism.

Time is a valuable commodity that we all possess. I was ALMOST forced to tap out a couple of years ago.

As a photographer/designer, my job is to capture beauty, drama, and the elegance of human nature, in every one of my frames. Each, an attempt to freeze time and immortalize a moment. I understand this concept down to my bones.

Like I said…there’s so little time. Right? Let’s Gooooo…

Ready to Make Some Beach Magic?

Hit me with just a little info & let’s get started.