The holidays are a special time of year where families come together to celebrate and make memories. For one local family in San Diego, the tradition of a beach photo shoot has become a cherished ritual. For the past few years, this family of five has been captured in beautiful beach portraits by Elle G...
In order to have great beach lifestyle photos, you have to show up and be yourselves. I know this can be daunting for some people, and in those cases I might, just might, encourage you to drink a little liquid courage. In the days of Uber and Lyft, it can be really easy to take...
The Hicks family moved to San Diego, from the Midwest, and absolutely loves the beach, like I do! They wanted some nice family photos with a SD feel because their boys are getting older and they wanted a nice family photo before the kids start moving out. We went to La Jolla, which never disappoints....
As the beach photographer, I had the pleasure of working with the Smith family, who came to California from Arizona for vacation. They brought their mom along and wanted to take advantage of their trip by getting a family portrait session done in addition to visiting Disneyland. We decided to do the session at a...
It’s an honor to have the opportunity to document the growth and milestones of the Sangcap family through photography. I starting photographing them with their engagement session on the beach and underwater portraits. I photographed their wedding, then maternity photos and now beach family photography! The trust they have placed in me to capture such...
As a photographer, I have the privilege of capturing countless heartwarming moments for families over the years. This particular beach photoshoot was an extended family vacation, filled with love, laughter, and the breathtaking beauty of the California coast. The rocks in the area almost look like something out of a movie. The family, consisting of...
I have been photographing this family for 6+ years documenting the growth of their family over that time. Unfortunately they moved all the way across the country and had not done their usual photoshoot with me. However, they contacted me for beach family portraits in La Jolla during their 2-week visit to Del Mar this...
Almost two years ago, Kaitlyn had approached me with the idea of capturing her pregnancy photos on the beach in San Diego, but unfortunately COVID had other plans for us. However, this time around, she came back accompanied by her whole clan, ready to capture some unforgettable family portraits. So, we decided to meet on...
The Gilb family had planned a special family portrait session on the beach in La Jolla. They had brought along the grandparents to capture a generation of love and memories. However, as they arrived at the beach, an intense fog rolled in, completely obscuring the view of the ocean and casting a eerie atmosphere. Despite...
Thank you to the Nollens family for a fun day at the beach! This family of six is always so much fun. We had a great time exploring the sand and climbing rocks. Their sons are adorable and had fun with my camera! Hendrik’s parents made the long trip all the way from Belgium so...
What better way to celebrate your one-year-old’s celebration than by taking them to the beach for some family portraits? This little mermaid turned one and joined her family for some portraits on the beach in La Jolla. I absolutely love the location we chose for this shoot; the most beautiful beach and perfect light! The...
Planning a family vacation to San Diego? Don’t forget to book your family portraits on the beach. I mean San Diego is known for its beaches and beach lifestyle. I’ve been here for over 20 years (originally from Pennsylvania) and I’m always discovering something new about this city! Even the low tides and high tides...
