Because Time Flies: Family Photos on Coronado

When Michelle reached out to schedule her family session, she mentioned how much she values capturing time, especially in the form of keepsake photos that preserve her family’s story. She wanted to celebrate this beautiful, healthy season of life, knowing how quickly time passes.

We met on Coronado for her session, and I was immediately struck by the vibrant colors she chose—especially that gorgeous dress. They were the perfect match for the partly cloudy skies. After the shoot, we chatted about shopping (I had to ask—her style was on point!), and it was clear she puts thought and heart into everything she does.

This session was extra special because Michelle’s mom, Bettie, is her children’s only living grandparent. It had been three years since they’d updated their family portraits, so it was time. Watching Bettie with the boys was such a sweet reminder of how important grandparents are in families . . . and in photos! One of Michelle’s favorites ended up being a tender moment between her husband Dion and their son—one of those blink-and-they-grow-up images that really sticks with you.

Thanks, Michelle, for choosing me to capture this special moment in your story! I hope to see you again soon.

Michelle, Dion, and their two sons stand near colorful surfboards on Coronado
Younger son holds hands with adults on Coronado beach with ocean behind
Older son in yellow shirt stands smiling on the sand at Coronado
Dion with both sons by turquoise and green beach structures
Bettie, their grandmother, stands smiling on Coronado beach
Multi-generational family poses together on Coronado beach
Whole family stands together on a turquoise lifeguard tower at Coronado
Michelle and Dion sit together on the sand at Coronado beach
Dion smiles for a portrait with the ocean behind him on Coronado
Michelle sits in the sand wearing a straw hat on Coronado beach
Michelle and Dion sit close together on Coronado beach with ocean behind
Bettie walks on the beach holding hands with both grandsons at Coronado
Older son sits alone on the sand in his yellow shirt at Coronado
Both sons sit together smiling on the sand at Coronado beach
Bettie wears a straw hat and blue shirt on Coronado beach near rocks
Michelle holds her younger son in the sand on Coronado beach
Michelle stands in the shallow water holding her younger son at Coronado
Dion holds his younger son as they stand in the water at Coronado beach
Dion tosses his younger son in the air while playing in the water
Bettie and Michelle embrace and smile together on Coronado beach
Michelle and Dion walk together through the water on Coronado beach
Michelle and Dion stand facing each other in the water at Coronado
Younger son plays with a toy sailboat in the shallow water at Coronado
Dion crouches down with his son beside a toy boat in the water
Younger son in green runs alone along the sand on Coronado beach
Extended family wades hand-in-hand in ocean water at Coronado

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