Picture this: a cloudy afternoon at Windansea Beach in La Jolla, waves crashing against the iconic rock formations, and a family from Canada ready to capture memories. As a family photographer La Jolla specialist and a seasoned San Diego photographer, I’ve seen it all—grumpy toddlers, moody teens, and sunburned dads who forgot that SPF 50 […]

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Five years ago, I had the joy of photographing this incredible family when their son turned one. We spent time hiking around Torrey Pines. Fast forward to today, and here we are again—this time celebrating their baby girl’s first birthday, in a new breathtaking spot, with just as much love (and maybe a little more […]

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Some things just get better with time—wine, cheese, and apparently, this family. A few years ago, I had the absolute joy of photographing T + J’s engagement session in Coronado, and this time as their San Diego family photographer. Last time, they were glowing, giddy, and ready to start their forever together. Fast forward to […]

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As a family photographer in Coronado, I get to witness these beautiful transitions—capturing the tiny details, the big emotions, and everything in between. I’ve had the privilege of photographing the Maurers multiple times over the years, and now? They’ve officially gone from a party of three to a fab four. Enter Mackenzie, the newest member […]

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Capturing the Next Chapter as a Coronado Family Photographer The Boon family is back, and they brought some big news: their wiener dog is officially not the baby of the family anymore. This time, the star of the show was their gorgeous little girl, who completely stole the spotlight during our Coronado beach session. As […]

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What do you get when you mix a last-minute family trip, a 10-year anniversary, a 40th birthday, and San Diego’s jaw-dropping La Jolla beaches? Absolute magic. As a San Diego beach photographer, I had the honor of capturing this family’s whirlwind celebration—and trust me, it was as heartwarming as it was stunning. This family came […]

This post A Milestone Celebration with Your San Diego Beach Photographer first appeared on San Diego Beach Photographer and is written by Lisa G (elle.g)

Some people plan their family photo sessions months in advance by asking around to friends. Others? They hop on Google, type in “Mission Beach photographer” and—boom—find me. Which is exactly how this amazing Stockton, CA, crew landed in front of my camera. And honestly? Fate did them a solid. This wasn’t just any family session. […]

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As a Coronado family photographer, I get to meet some pretty incredible families. But when the Marcums roll into town? It’s next-level chaos—in the best way possible. Five boys. Three of them triplets. ALL of them with energy levels that make me question my own life choices (and caffeine intake). The Marcums hail from Oregon, […]

This post Coronado Family Photographer: The Marcum Family Takes Over the Beach first appeared on San Diego Beach Photographer and is written by Lisa G (elle.g)

The Maurers are the kind of family that makes my job as a Coronado family photographer an absolute joy. Their little boy? A bundle of energy and pure charm. He was all about splashing in the waves, running through the sand, and exploring every corner of the beach, which made for the most natural, joy-filled […]

This post Coronado Family Photographer | Family Beach Portraits first appeared on San Diego Beach Photographer and is written by Lisa G (elle.g)

Pacific Beach photography sessions aren’t always about perfect sunsets and picture-postcard skies. In fact, the morning of these family beach photos, the sun took the day off—and honestly, it was kind of perfect. Cloudy skies, cool air, and the softest light you could ask for. No squinting, no sweating, and plenty of space to run […]

This post Pacific Beach Photography | Tradition of Sun, Sand, and Sweet Chaos first appeared on San Diego Beach Photographer and is written by Lisa G (elle.g)

As a San Diego beach photographer, I get to step into some pretty cool moments. This one? Hunt family photos in La Jolla, CA. Total full-circle moment. The Hunts are from Arizona and basically have a long-term love affair with San Diego. They vacation here all the time. Years ago, they had engagement photos on […]

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Some families book a session, we take some beautiful photos, and that’s that. But then there are families like the Sangcaps, who let me capture their biggest milestones year after year. And let me tell you, as their La Jolla Family photographer, documenting their journey from engaged lovebirds to a full-blown, multi-generational family has been […]

This post La Jolla Family Photographer: A Decade of Memories first appeared on San Diego Beach Photographer and is written by Lisa G (elle.g)