Coronado Beach Memories with the Sanchez Family

Some friendships stretch across decades, and photographing Jennifer Sanchez’s family was such a sweet reminder of how time flies. We first met in Bible class way back in 1990 (hard to believe!), and I remember discussing hair care products before Mrs. Buegge’s lecture on the Book of Acts. Today, Jennifer blesses many through her leadership in the Women’s Ministry at Shadow Mountain Community Church, where her husband also leads the Men’s Ministry. A few years ago we did a Sweet Sixteen session for her daughter Noelle, and when she reached out again, I was so honored to help her capture this special season in her family.

Jennifer mentioned they’d actually never had professional family photos done—and with Noelle now 19, it felt like the right time. Between a college send-off, a 25th wedding anniversary, and Jennifer’s milestone birthday, this was a moment worth preserving.

One of Jennifer’s favorite images from our session is a candid shot of the whole family walking hand-in-hand on the shore. It reflects the closeness they share, and the soft color palette they wore (thank you, Style Guide!) makes the image striking.

The Sanchez family is joyful, united, and strong. That came through during our session, for sure. We even had a little unexpected fun when a wave took us by surprise. It was the kind of moment that turns into a lasting memory. At one point, Jennifer was smiling so much that her oldest turned to her and said, “You are loving this, Mom, aren’t you?” And she truly was.

Jennifer, thank you for trusting me with this moment. It was such a blessing to witness and celebrate the beautiful family God has grown through you and Emmanuel.

Family of six standing at Hotel del Coronado with colorful flower garden
Teenage boy in blue shirt smiling seated on wooden bench at Hotel del Coronado
Teenage boy in light blue shirt leaning against post at Hotel del Coronado
Child in pink polka-dot dress smiling in front of flower garden at Hotel del Coronado
Young woman in white and pink tiered dress standing among flowers at Hotel del Coronado
Man in light blue patterned shirt with three children at Hotel del Coronado courtyard
Woman in white cardigan over pink top smiling at Hotel del Coronado
Family of six in front of Coronado Beach lifeguard tower at sunset
Couple leaning on weathered beam of lifeguard tower on Coronado Beach
Family of six gathered under lifeguard tower on Coronado Beach
Girl in pink dress running barefoot on Coronado Beach at golden hour
Woman in pink sleeveless dress standing in shallow water on Coronado Beach
Teenage girl in white sleeveless dress wading in shallow water on Coronado Beach
Teenage boy in burgundy button-up shirt on Coronado Beach at golden hour
Two teenage boys standing with linked arms smiling on Coronado Beach
Two teenage boys with arms around shoulders on Coronado Beach at sunset
Teenage girl in blue shirt smiling on Coronado Beach at golden hour
Woman in white and girl in pink embracing on Coronado Beach
Woman and child holding hands splashing in shallow water on Coronado Beach
Father carrying young daughter in shallow water on Coronado Beach
Woman in pink sleeveless dress wading alone in shallow water on Coronado Beach
Woman and girl in pink dresses wading together in shallow water on Coronado Beach
Woman in pink sleeveless dress standing in shallow ocean water on Coronado Beach
Father with two teenage sons standing together on Coronado Beach at sunset
Three women together at Coronado Beach with tropical courtyard in background
Family holding hands walking through shallow water on Coronado Beach
Woman and man holding hands running on wet sand at Coronado Beach at sunset
Four children with linked arms together on Coronado Beach at golden hour
Family of six with wave splashing around them on Coronado Beach

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