Family Portrait of the Day - Dana Point, California

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Family Portrait of the Day - Dana Point, California

Dana 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.

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The Coulston Family Portrait - Dana Point, CA

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The Coulston Family Portrait - Dana Point, CA

We 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

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Family Portrait Photography at the Park - Keeping it simple with white & denim

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Family Portrait Photography at the Park - Keeping it simple with white & denim

Let your clothing choice enhance your family portrait by keeping it simple. Parks are filled with greens and earth tones, by wearing multiple colors and patterns, it's difficult for the eye to stay focused on your beautiful family.

White looks spectacular against a green backdrop and will create a timeless family portrait that will stand the test of time. A splash of denim breaks up the white nicely and creates the necessary contrast.

To make your family portrait color choice look less uniform, use tonal variations with your whites and your denim. to maintain that classic look, either go barefoot, or select shoes that won't date your family portrait.

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Five simple steps for a successful family photo session

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Five simple steps for a successful family photo session

Whether it’s an annual occurrence or you’re decided to have a one off photo session for the family, the fact remains: you want a set of photographs that you can look back on and cherish. Get ready to throw caution to the wind.
Coordinated Clothing
You don’t necessarily have to be totally matching, but having a color or a theme can really add to the flavor of your photos.

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