San Diego Lifestyle Photographer here—and let me tell you, the Nollens family showed up ready to play. This crew of six? A total vibe. We spent the afternoon chasing waves, climbing rocks, and letting the kids go full wild-child (as they should). Their boys were adorable and completely charmed my camera—serious little naturals. No stiff posing, no “say cheese,” just joy in motion and sand between their toes.

The best part? Hendrik’s parents flew in all the way from Belgium. Yep—when your in-laws cross an ocean, you make time for family beach portraits. We captured everything: belly laughs, sandy hugs, and those little in-between moments that feel like summer bottled up. These are the kinds of memories you can’t recreate. (And you shouldn’t have to.)

As a lifestyle photographer in San Diego, my sessions are built around one big idea: real life is the good stuff. I specialize in keeping things fun, relaxed, and as far away from awkward as humanly possible. Whether that means giving a kid a minute to reset or cracking jokes until everyone’s crying-laughing, I’ve got it covered. Parents tell me all the time, “This didn’t even feel like a photo shoot,” and I take that as the highest compliment.

And can we talk about the locations? La Jolla beaches, Coronado, Windansea, and more—San Diego is basically one big outdoor studio, lit with golden light and laced with ocean breeze. It’s perfect for extended family portraits, candid lifestyle photo sessions, or just a visual love letter to this season of life.

Looking for your own San Diego lifestyle photographer?

Want your own family beach session that feels more like a vacation than a photo shoot?
Let’s do it.

📍 I’m Lisa G, your go-to San Diego Lifestyle Photographer, turning real moments into frame-worthy art from Pacific Beach to Point Loma and everywhere in between.

👉 Click [HERE] or text/call 858-344-1068 to book your laid-back family session. Let’s turn your beach day into something unforgettable.

Lisa G (Elle G) is a San Diego beach photographer based in Pacific Beach, CA. Proudly serving San Diego’s coastal communities: La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Sunset Cliffs, Ocean Beach, Point Loma and Coronado.