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Family portraits capture cherished memories, freeze moments in time, and celebrate the love shared among family members. While many people associate family portraits with bright sunny days, the winter season in Southern California offers a unique and enchanting backdrop for capturing stunning family portraits.
Read MoreA Story About The McAllister Family Portrait Session - The McAllister family had always been close, but as the years went by, their busy lives seemed to pull them in different directions. So, when they decided to schedule a family portrait session, it was a chance to reconnect and create new memories together. The day of the photo shoot was a beautiful sunny day, and they had chosen a picturesque park with majestic trees, lush green grass and rustic bridges . As they arrived, they immediately felt a sense of peace and calmness wash over them.
Read MoreYes we have many outdoor locations to choose from, but haver you considered using your own backyard for your next family portrait session? Well, the Clayton family took advantage of using their beautiful backyard as the backdrop for their last photo session.
Read MoreA cold rainy day at the Mission SJC was the perfect setting for Jean to be surrounded by her handsome men. This gave her the unique opportunity to dress in winter fashion, which is rare for the usually warm and sunny Southern California.
Read MoreDana Point, California
I’m fortunate to get to see the Baird family every year. We update their family portrait each year at the beach. This year, they broke tradition and used the Dana Point Harbor instead of Laguna Beach. With the golden light of the sun hitting the cliffs and water behind them, they outdid themselves again with another beautiful family portrait.
Read MoreWe don’t remember days, we remember moments. It’s one thing to have a family portrait, but it’s pretty special when you can bring the extended family to join in on capturing important memories. The Coulston’s are the nicest people you would ever want to meet. Their expressions captured are a reflection of just how kind and awesome they are.
Pines Park in Dana Point, CA is one of the locations that we use for family portrait sessions for those who want a green lush backdrop
Anyone that knows me, knows that I’ll go anywhere for the opportunity to photograph a family with their dogs and their horse. So, when I was approached by the Beadle family to photograph them, I was happy to travel to the Empire Polo Club in Indio California. Besides photographing their family with their beautiful children and their spectacular pets (two dogs and a dappled horse), I also dedicated a large part of the photo session to capture photos for their recent wedding engagement. The Empire Polo Club offered a tropical Southern California look with palm trees and lush tropical gardens. As you can see in the images below, it was pretty awesome that the entire family took part in this special time of their lives.
Read MoreAs we all know, life is filled with ups and downs, gains and losses and that is what keeps it interesting and exciting at the same time. Life for us is a constant adventure and I feel grateful for all of the positive and negative experiences, our life is anything but dull!
A year ago we lost our beloved Monty to an unfortunate accident on our last photography “Ranch” project in Northern California. Both Monty and Val had severe heat-stroke and Val pulled through and Monty did not. Monty’s tragic death was one of the most devastating and traumatic happenings in Val and I’s life together. Even though Monty was not human... his friendly and loving personality captured our hearts and won the admiration and love of many....he was a “superstar” used in our photo sessions, and going everywhere with us. Monty was my life and that kind of spirit can never be replaced.
Read MoreWhen you book a photo session in a studio you have many options to create a memory that you will enjoy forever, because a family photograph captures the spirit of your family. It is a keepsake that will remind you of the thought that you put into creating that moment. Finding the right setting, the appropriate outfits and the best photographer.
There are so many portrait ideas to choose from and to showcase that your family is one of a kind. It can be an outdoor session celebrating a season, a place or an occasion. Or it can be a choreographed indoor shoot designed for you. Either way, the ones who make it unique and memorable are the people in the photo, your family.
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