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Coronado Senior Photo Session

Claudia’s Senior Photos | Photography at the Hotel del Coronado

October 15, 2024

Claudia’s family lives in Arizona, and they vacationed on the East Coast beaches last summer. Claudia is a lifeguard and swimmer, and it made sense for her to have her senior portraits on the beach. They booked me for a fun, sun-kissed session during fall break. Our original location near their vacation residence was pretty cloudy and foggy that night, so we made a last-minute switch to Coronado, and it was a great choice! Sunny skies and beautiful glassy shores made this session shine.

Little Girls at the Coronado Sand Dunes

The Dunes on Coronado | Family Photography in SAn Diego

October 15, 2024

Coming from Utah, Jessica’s vision for her family’s yearly portrait session involved Coronado . . . but not in my usual way. She asked for the Dunes (the ones that spell out Coronado if viewed from above), so we met at the opposite end of the Hotel del Coronado property from where I usually shoot, and we had a fun time running around there before heading out to the water for some reflection shots.

Family Walking Together

The Elben Family 2024 | Downtown Riverside Urban Photography

October 6, 2024

Joy is my extremely talented, creative friend from high school who decorated my house from afar. We love collaborating, and when she had the idea for an urban session in Downtown Riverside, I was all about it! We took colorful mural-centric shots, followed by some stately fall images on the city streets. A car show just happened to roll in, so we availed ourselves of the opportunities and then headed out to a delicious Mexican dinner.

Photos Under the Lifeguard Tower Coronado

Celebrating Senior Year with the Green Family | San Diego Photographer

September 20, 2024

Planning for this session started way back in the spring! It is Louie’s senior year, and the family hadn’t done family photos in a while, so Marisa was making this a priority for 2024. I was delighted by the beautiful sky and tide for this session, and Marisa and all her guys showed up to make it fun! I loved Dad’s photobomb pose ideas and their youngest son Teddy’s desire for some cool theatre headshots. Louie wore his Cross Country T-shirt for a few photos, and Nick would smile for any baseball reference. I’m glad Marisa had the idea to capture this last year of having everyone at home. College is a big change, and this year deserves all the celebrating we can pack in!

Expectant Mother on the Beach at Sunset

Marissa’s Maternity Session | San Diego Field and Beach Photography

August 18, 2024

When baby’s on the way, everyone (except the dog) knows that life is about to change! I loved talking with Marissa and Adam about their little one. We chatted about everything from parenting to church to education to book recommendations. We made good friends right away. I hope I’ll see them again when baby is sitting and/or crawling and ready for his first big-boy session! Blessings on this exciting journey of parenthood!

Couple Walking on the Beach

Shandon & Earl’s Family on the Beach | Coronado Photographer

August 18, 2024

I first met Shandon a few years ago when she asked me to capture a big backyard family reunion with her parents and siblings. This time we headed to Coronado. It was just Shandon and Earl’s family, including a young couple and three very sweet grandkids who were all-in for anything I asked them to do. Shandon ordered in the perfect sky for the occasion.

Little Boys in the Sand Coronado

Jordyn’s Family Portraits at the Hotel del Coronado | 2024 Holiday Portraits

August 1, 2024

I first met Jordyn’s family when they were vacationing at the Del back in 2022. They had just discovered they were adding another kiddo to their crew of two boys, and I got to meet sweet Landon this time. He was up way past his Central Time Zone bedtime, but no worries! He was there for it and flashed his genuine, happy smile like a champ! Big brother Tripp has a natural flair for portraiture (and basically everything else, I’m pretty sure) and made this hands-and-knees photo happen by lining up his face with those of his brothers without even being asked to do so. I am forever in his debt! Weston was a bundle of energetic fun. I can only imagine the lively household Jordyn and Shane have, and I’m grateful that I got to capture a bit of the beautiful family years they’re experiencing.

Mom and Son with Surfboards

Surf’s Up at Windansea Beach

July 18, 2024

When San Diego local Angela contacted me to do her traditional yearly photo shoot with her son, I loved her idea of a surf session featuring the California duo! Windansea Beach had a beautiful low tide, and the surf shack added a little Aloha fun to the images. It was great to meet you, Angela!

Senior Portraits on the Beach

Riley’s Senior Portraits | Kate Sessions & Windansea Portraits San Diego

July 12, 2024

Riley and I met up at Kate Sessions Park in La Jolla for our turf-and-surf session earlier this year. From there, we drove down to Windansea Beach. This Rancho Bernardo High School grad strutted her school spirit, plus two casual outfits and the quintessential white dress. I loved meeting Riley and her family. Congratulations on your graduation!

Family Portraits on the Beach San Diego

Extended Family Del Memories | Hotel del Coronado Photographer

July 8, 2024

Tammy and Jeff brought their whole family to the Hotel Del last month, including four children, ages four, two, one, and two months! With a cast list like that, you know you may have to work a little magic . . . and magic was definitely worked! Even though the toddler emotions were all over the place, especially right at sunset and on the beach (sensory overload, much?), a little parental persistence and a few scene changes did the trick! These precious baby faces were worth the effort, and I look forward to seeing this crew again sometime, as they grow!

Coronado Senior Photo Session

Claudia’s Senior Photos | Photography at the Hotel del Coronado

Claudia’s family lives in Arizona, and they vacationed on the East Coast beaches last summer. Claudia is a lifeguard and swimmer, and it made sense for her to have her senior portraits on the beach. They booked me for a fun, sun-kissed session during fall break. Our original location near their vacation residence was pretty cloudy and foggy that night, so we made a last-minute switch to Coronado, and it was a great choice! Sunny skies and beautiful glassy shores made this session shine.

Little Girls at the Coronado Sand Dunes

The Dunes on Coronado | Family Photography in SAn Diego

Coming from Utah, Jessica’s vision for her family’s yearly portrait session involved Coronado . . . but not in my usual way. She asked for the Dunes (the ones that spell out Coronado if viewed from above), so we met at the opposite end of the Hotel del Coronado property from where I usually shoot, and we had a fun time running around there before heading out to the water for some reflection shots.

Family Walking Together

The Elben Family 2024 | Downtown Riverside Urban Photography

Joy is my extremely talented, creative friend from high school who decorated my house from afar. We love collaborating, and when she had the idea for an urban session in Downtown Riverside, I was all about it! We took colorful mural-centric shots, followed by some stately fall images on the city streets. A car show just happened to roll in, so we availed ourselves of the opportunities and then headed out to a delicious Mexican dinner.

Photos Under the Lifeguard Tower Coronado

Celebrating Senior Year with the Green Family | San Diego Photographer

Planning for this session started way back in the spring! It is Louie’s senior year, and the family hadn’t done family photos in a while, so Marisa was making this a priority for 2024. I was delighted by the beautiful sky and tide for this session, and Marisa and all her guys showed up to make it fun! I loved Dad’s photobomb pose ideas and their youngest son Teddy’s desire for some cool theatre headshots. Louie wore his Cross Country T-shirt for a few photos, and Nick would smile for any baseball reference. I’m glad Marisa had the idea to capture this last year of having everyone at home. College is a big change, and this year deserves all the celebrating we can pack in!

Expectant Mother on the Beach at Sunset

Marissa’s Maternity Session | San Diego Field and Beach Photography

When baby’s on the way, everyone (except the dog) knows that life is about to change! I loved talking with Marissa and Adam about their little one. We chatted about everything from parenting to church to education to book recommendations. We made good friends right away. I hope I’ll see them again when baby is sitting and/or crawling and ready for his first big-boy session! Blessings on this exciting journey of parenthood!

Couple Walking on the Beach

Shandon & Earl’s Family on the Beach | Coronado Photographer

I first met Shandon a few years ago when she asked me to capture a big backyard family reunion with her parents and siblings. This time we headed to Coronado. It was just Shandon and Earl’s family, including a young couple and three very sweet grandkids who were all-in for anything I asked them to do. Shandon ordered in the perfect sky for the occasion.

Little Boys in the Sand Coronado

Jordyn’s Family Portraits at the Hotel del Coronado | 2024 Holiday Portraits

I first met Jordyn’s family when they were vacationing at the Del back in 2022. They had just discovered they were adding another kiddo to their crew of two boys, and I got to meet sweet Landon this time. He was up way past his Central Time Zone bedtime, but no worries! He was there for it and flashed his genuine, happy smile like a champ! Big brother Tripp has a natural flair for portraiture (and basically everything else, I’m pretty sure) and made this hands-and-knees photo happen by lining up his face with those of his brothers without even being asked to do so. I am forever in his debt! Weston was a bundle of energetic fun. I can only imagine the lively household Jordyn and Shane have, and I’m grateful that I got to capture a bit of the beautiful family years they’re experiencing.

Mom and Son with Surfboards

Surf’s Up at Windansea Beach

When San Diego local Angela contacted me to do her traditional yearly photo shoot with her son, I loved her idea of a surf session featuring the California duo! Windansea Beach had a beautiful low tide, and the surf shack added a little Aloha fun to the images. It was great to meet you, Angela!

Senior Portraits on the Beach

Riley’s Senior Portraits | Kate Sessions & Windansea Portraits San Diego

Riley and I met up at Kate Sessions Park in La Jolla for our turf-and-surf session earlier this year. From there, we drove down to Windansea Beach. This Rancho Bernardo High School grad strutted her school spirit, plus two casual outfits and the quintessential white dress. I loved meeting Riley and her family. Congratulations on your graduation!

Family Portraits on the Beach San Diego

Extended Family Del Memories | Hotel del Coronado Photographer

Tammy and Jeff brought their whole family to the Hotel Del last month, including four children, ages four, two, one, and two months! With a cast list like that, you know you may have to work a little magic . . . and magic was definitely worked! Even though the toddler emotions were all over the place, especially right at sunset and on the beach (sensory overload, much?), a little parental persistence and a few scene changes did the trick! These precious baby faces were worth the effort, and I look forward to seeing this crew again sometime, as they grow!

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