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Family in the Garden at the Hotel del Coronado

Classic Holiday Portraits on Coronado | Family Photography

November 30, 2023

I loved Heidi’s vision for her family’s holiday portraits at the Del! They were there for Thanksgiving, and when she sent me a photo of their outfits ahead of time, I knew we had an amazing session in store! This morning session was a fun challenge . . . highlighting the hotel’s Victorian charm while also capturing the family’s various personalities and genuine affection for one another. Merry Christmas, Heidi & family!

Family Splashing

Glassy Shores on Coronado | Family Photography San Diego

November 30, 2023

The P family comes all the way from Canada to visit San Diego, and we actually met on Coronado this year EXACTLY five years to the day from our first meeting back in 2018. In between we did a session at Presidio Park, but we were all happy to be back on the beach this time . . . especially since the tides were pristine and the skies were showing off! Nicole wrote me the sweetest review when she got her photos back this time.

Silhouette of Family at Crystal Pier San Diego

Pacific Beach Holiday Portraits | Crystal Pier San Diego Photographer

November 23, 2023

The Ray family and I go way back, and I have loved their sessions and the girls’ flouncy dresses every time I’ve photographed them! This session, in particular, reminded me of the day I met them on the beach at Coronado five years ago(https://amygrayphotography.com/san-diego-photographers-coronado-photographer/). All the spinning, all the tulle, all the fun! We had a bonus this year with a spectacular sunset and super low tide combining for some of my favorite silhouettes(https://amygrayphotography.com/how-to-capture-a-sunset-silhouette-2/) ever. Even though this Petit session took place during a very pivotal game of the World Series (and dad is a big Texas fan!), I think everyone is happy we ran around the beach that night.

Children pushing red wagon with Christmas tree on the shore

Christmas Portraits on Coronado | San Diego Family Photography

November 14, 2023

It was wonderful to see Ivy and her crew again this year! Last time was two years ago, and our first session was back in 2019, when their youngest was just a baby. Time flies!! Ivy suggested we go for a holiday theme, so I pulled out my red wagon and we decorated a Christmas tree on the beach.

Senior Girl Portrait | White Dress, Greenery

Senior Portraits in Del Mar | Piper’s Senior Session

November 1, 2023

Piper and her family are San Diego natives, so the beach was the perfect spot for her senior portraits. We chose Seagrove Park in Del Mar and enjoyed the evening light behind the trees as we waited for the sun to go down. Then we headed for the beach and frolicked in the waves. Piper was the perfect model, and I love the favorites she chose!

Child learning to Sail

Extended Family Vacation Portraits at the Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages

October 28, 2023

Two 60th birthdays, a 90th birthday, a first birthday, and an anniversary set the stage for a fun family vacation at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, and it needed to be commemorated! I encouraged Jessica and her family to drive up to Pacific Beach for their portraits and enjoy the great sunset light near Crystal Pier. We all had a great time watching the little ones take in the beach with all its sights and sounds.

Little Boy on the Beach at Sunset

September Family Portraits at the Hotel Del Coronado

October 18, 2023

Every day in the early fall, the Coronado sunset sun creeps closer to the end of Point Loma, and I watch as the real change in seasons edges closer. San Diego summers last and last, and some of my favorite “summer” sessions happen in September and October, when the light is still warm and glowy and the empty beaches make a perfect backdrop for a fun session like this. The first photograph that beautiful evening was taken before I even met my sweet clients! As I arrived at our meeting place, they were checking out a sandy hill. I quickly took this candid silhouette shot, which became one of their favorites—and mine.

Family Silhouette on Coronado Beach

Sisters on the Beach | San Diego Photographers

October 17, 2023

These little girls love each other, and it shows! I had so much fun seeing their family interact during this Petit session on the beach at Coronado, and I hope to see them again sometime soon!!

Toddler Balancing on Parents' Hands and Laughing

San Diego Toddler Fun | Southern California Professional Photographer

October 6, 2023

Phanzy originally scheduled a beach shoot for early August, but sickness forced a reschedule to mid-August . . . and then the crazy Southern California hurricane caused another reschedule, all the way to the first week of September! I’m so glad their family persevered, because I loved getting to know them and watching their little boy Sloan get comfortable on the beach. At first a little tentative, he warmed up to the fun adventure we were having as we enjoyed a beautiful sunset at Crystal Pier.

Senior Girl on the Beach

Sophia’s Senior Portraits at the Hotel del Coronado | San Diego Photographer

October 5, 2023

I loved the color and fun in beautiful Sophia’s senior portraits at the Del. Starting out in casual jeans, she nailed the relaxed Southern California vibe, and we brought in florals, palm trees, surfboards, and the iconic Hotel Del architecture for variety. Then Sophia switched to the classic white dress and we headed out to the shore for our big-sky-and-water reflection shots. It was a beautiful day on Coronado, and I had a gorgeous model! I love how these turned out.

Family in the Garden at the Hotel del Coronado

Classic Holiday Portraits on Coronado | Family Photography

I loved Heidi’s vision for her family’s holiday portraits at the Del! They were there for Thanksgiving, and when she sent me a photo of their outfits ahead of time, I knew we had an amazing session in store! This morning session was a fun challenge . . . highlighting the hotel’s Victorian charm while also capturing the family’s various personalities and genuine affection for one another. Merry Christmas, Heidi & family!

Family Splashing

Glassy Shores on Coronado | Family Photography San Diego

The P family comes all the way from Canada to visit San Diego, and we actually met on Coronado this year EXACTLY five years to the day from our first meeting back in 2018. In between we did a session at Presidio Park, but we were all happy to be back on the beach this time . . . especially since the tides were pristine and the skies were showing off! Nicole wrote me the sweetest review when she got her photos back this time.

Silhouette of Family at Crystal Pier San Diego

Pacific Beach Holiday Portraits | Crystal Pier San Diego Photographer

The Ray family and I go way back, and I have loved their sessions and the girls’ flouncy dresses every time I’ve photographed them! This session, in particular, reminded me of the day I met them on the beach at Coronado five years ago(https://amygrayphotography.com/san-diego-photographers-coronado-photographer/). All the spinning, all the tulle, all the fun! We had a bonus this year with a spectacular sunset and super low tide combining for some of my favorite silhouettes(https://amygrayphotography.com/how-to-capture-a-sunset-silhouette-2/) ever. Even though this Petit session took place during a very pivotal game of the World Series (and dad is a big Texas fan!), I think everyone is happy we ran around the beach that night.

Children pushing red wagon with Christmas tree on the shore

Christmas Portraits on Coronado | San Diego Family Photography

It was wonderful to see Ivy and her crew again this year! Last time was two years ago, and our first session was back in 2019, when their youngest was just a baby. Time flies!! Ivy suggested we go for a holiday theme, so I pulled out my red wagon and we decorated a Christmas tree on the beach.

Senior Girl Portrait | White Dress, Greenery

Senior Portraits in Del Mar | Piper’s Senior Session

Piper and her family are San Diego natives, so the beach was the perfect spot for her senior portraits. We chose Seagrove Park in Del Mar and enjoyed the evening light behind the trees as we waited for the sun to go down. Then we headed for the beach and frolicked in the waves. Piper was the perfect model, and I love the favorites she chose!

Child learning to Sail

Extended Family Vacation Portraits at the Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages

Two 60th birthdays, a 90th birthday, a first birthday, and an anniversary set the stage for a fun family vacation at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, and it needed to be commemorated! I encouraged Jessica and her family to drive up to Pacific Beach for their portraits and enjoy the great sunset light near Crystal Pier. We all had a great time watching the little ones take in the beach with all its sights and sounds.

Little Boy on the Beach at Sunset

September Family Portraits at the Hotel Del Coronado

Every day in the early fall, the Coronado sunset sun creeps closer to the end of Point Loma, and I watch as the real change in seasons edges closer. San Diego summers last and last, and some of my favorite “summer” sessions happen in September and October, when the light is still warm and glowy and the empty beaches make a perfect backdrop for a fun session like this. The first photograph that beautiful evening was taken before I even met my sweet clients! As I arrived at our meeting place, they were checking out a sandy hill. I quickly took this candid silhouette shot, which became one of their favorites—and mine.

Toddler Balancing on Parents' Hands and Laughing

San Diego Toddler Fun | Southern California Professional Photographer

Phanzy originally scheduled a beach shoot for early August, but sickness forced a reschedule to mid-August . . . and then the crazy Southern California hurricane caused another reschedule, all the way to the first week of September! I’m so glad their family persevered, because I loved getting to know them and watching their little boy Sloan get comfortable on the beach. At first a little tentative, he warmed up to the fun adventure we were having as we enjoyed a beautiful sunset at Crystal Pier.

Senior Girl on the Beach

Sophia’s Senior Portraits at the Hotel del Coronado | San Diego Photographer

I loved the color and fun in beautiful Sophia’s senior portraits at the Del. Starting out in casual jeans, she nailed the relaxed Southern California vibe, and we brought in florals, palm trees, surfboards, and the iconic Hotel Del architecture for variety. Then Sophia switched to the classic white dress and we headed out to the shore for our big-sky-and-water reflection shots. It was a beautiful day on Coronado, and I had a gorgeous model! I love how these turned out.

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