Coronado Beach Family Photos | Nineteen Summers, Countless Memories

The Nielsens have been summering in Coronado for 19 years — same beach bungalow, every June and July — and I’ve photographed them several times over the years. This summer, Jeff, Jenny, Juliette (20), and Josh (16) went red, white, and blue for America’s 250th. Here’s Jenny on this year’s session:

What made you decide this was the year for beach photos? “We do family photos every year, but it had been a while since we did beach pictures. We chose red, white, and blue to remember the 250 celebration.”

What were you hoping to capture? “There is something special about the beach in Coronado and the Hotel Del. Looking at those pictures instantly takes us back there and reminds us of our summer traditions.”

Do you have a favorite photo from the session? “It’s so hard to choose! Maybe the one of the entire family sitting on the beach with the Del in the background. We have the same photo from a few previous sessions, and it is fun to see how we have all changed and grown over the years.”

Any milestones being celebrated? “Potentially our last summer all together as a family in Coronado, due to college and work.” Describe your family in three words: “We love Coronado!”

Did you do anything else fun while you were here? “We love spending time at the zoo and Balboa Park.”

I loved seeing Jenny’s family again this year, and I love how their session turned out! The red, white, and blue was so much fun for America’s birthday! Looking forward to our next session . . . I bet they’ll have another Coronado adventure (if not an entire summer) before long. It’s hard to stay away from that magical place. ✨

Nielsen family standing together at Hotel del Coronado in red, white, and blue
Jenny and Jeff at Coronado, Jenny in blue striped dress, Jeff in blue polo
Juliette in red dress smiling among blooming flowers at Hotel del Coronado
Josh sitting on red bench in red, white, and blue plaid shirt
Juliette in red dress and Josh in plaid standing together at Coronado
Juliette in red dress leaning against white wall at Hotel del Coronado
Josh in plaid shirt standing against white brick wall at Coronado grounds
Juliette and Josh beneath Hotel del Coronado clock with palms nearby
Nielsen family silhouetted holding hands on Coronado Beach at sunset
Jenny and Jeff holding hands wading in ocean at Coronado Beach
Juliette in red dress holding wooden pole on Coronado Beach at sunset
Family standing on turquoise lifeguard tower at Coronado Beach
Josh and Juliette on turquoise lifeguard tower railing at beach
Nielsen family silhouettes hand-in-hand on Coronado Beach at sunset
Jeff and Jenny embracing on Coronado Beach with ocean behind
Jenny and Jeff hugging close together on Coronado Beach at golden hour
Juliette in flowing red dress standing on wet sand at Coronado Beach
Josh in plaid shirt standing alone on Coronado Beach at sunset
Juliette in red dress wading in shallow ocean at Coronado Beach
Nielsen family of four holding hands on wet Coronado Beach with reflections
Juliette in red dress with hand on hip posing on Coronado Beach
Juliette in red dress gazing downward on Coronado Beach at sunset
Family of four hand-in-hand walking together on wet Coronado Beach
Jenny and Jeff walking hand in hand together on Coronado Beach
Jeff and Jenny embracing as couple on Coronado Beach at sunset
Jenny in blue striped dress and Juliette in red at Coronado Beach
Jeff and Josh standing together on Coronado Beach at sunset looking at ocean
Jenny hugging Juliette in red dress from behind at Coronado Beach
Nielsen family huddled close together on Coronado Beach at sunset
Josh in plaid shirt facing ocean standing alone on Coronado Beach
Josh and Juliette wading together in shallow ocean water at beach
Josh and Juliette spinning together on wet Coronado Beach sand
Nielsen family on Coronado Beach with Hotel del Coronado in background
Jeff holding and embracing Jenny on Coronado Beach at sunset
Jenny and Juliette standing close together at Coronado Beach
Jeff hugging Juliette in red dress on Coronado Beach at sunset
Jenny in blue striped dress standing with Josh at Coronado Beach
Jenny and Jeff holding hands running in water at Coronado Beach
Nielsen family of four hugging tightly together at Coronado Beach
Nielsen family sitting together on Coronado Beach with Hotel del Coronado behind

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