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A Venice Beach Family Session

Family hanging out at Venice Beach

Venice Beach Family Session

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Last fall, I photographed this colorful Venice Beach Family Session. I had sent out my newsletter about being in SoCal for Adventure Always, a photography conference. When mom emailed me to book a session, I was really excited. The last time I saw  the Hernandez family, they were visiting the bay area with their two and half year old daughter Reese. I adore these black and white photographs of Reese from their prior session! And this one posted on my Facebook page. I was also excited to hear that the family was expecting their second child. I just know that Reese is going to be an amazing big sister.

This was one of those sessions where I felt like I was hanging out with old friends. They picked me up from LAX as I got off my flight. We hung out at Venice Beach for their family session. You might see from these Mumbai photos, that I feel right at home navigating jam-packed areas even for photo sessions. Our first stop was Big Daddy’s O’s pizza. How could we not stop there for a photo of Reese and her daddy-O? The boardwalk with its artsy flair, tattoo artists, performers, funnel cakes and more has something for everyone. We did mosey on to the beach for some quieter moments after the chaos. This was one of those unscripted sessions that fell into place. Truth be told, it makes me a bit nervous but I was really happy to see the images we made together.

PS. I travel on occasion to different parts of the US. This summer I will be in the Chicagoland area. If you are interested in a family session please contact me at the earliest so I can work it into my travel plans or feel free to subscribe to my private mailing list.

Nicole Spangler - I love the urban vibe of this session!

Jainé Kershner - just adorable! what a great family session.

Krystle Akin - I am in love with all of these especially the black and whites!

Kristin Sweeting - super cute! I love all the fun colors!

Lindsay Madden - what a playful session this is! i especially love the ones of the girl on the swing. your work always makes me smile & wanting more!

Kelsy McCartney - What a fun, stylish little family!! Great session! I especially love the black & whites on the swing 🙂

Lisa O'Dwyer - Fun! I love your family portraits Alpana!