One thing about Claremont is there is a lot of texture and character to the buildings, like red brickwork.

Gotta love seeing two brothers getting along, at least for the photo session

We found this cool concrete wall that made a perfect backdrop for our family photos.

And who doesn’t love red bougainvilleas?

Downtown Claremont Family Photos

This is a downtown Claremont family photography portrait session with an Asian family of four (with two sons). It showcases family photos that we can get in the neighborhood surrounding downtown Claremont on the very east border of Los Angeles County. Claremont is the last city on the border right before it turns into San Bernardino County.

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We are firm believers that love is love, and this is a beautiful example of a queer family that is just that: love!

And we always love the glow of the setting sun in our family photos.

And we absolutely love these adorably cute moments between a silly daughter and her two mothers.

And here are some downtown Claremont family photos with our lovely two moms and their daughter in front of Claremont City Hall. The City Hall in Claremont is over 100 years old, and reflects some of the history this town oozes.

And how cute is this reaction to her moms kissing!

Downtown Claremont Family Photography

This is an LGBTQ+ family photography portrait session of two lesbian mothers with their beautiful baby daughter. We are supportive of queer families and see the beauty in every family, since love is love! Also, the location of downtown Claremont was a perfect setting for their family photography.

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And then switched to some really cute photos of the little one turning one!

Gotta love the one year old props, though we have one warning: we’ve seen more than one expensive metallic balloon fly off before we get to take a single photo of it! Make sure it has a solid weight and that it’s not held by an antsy and unpredictable child. No really, it starts with a gasp and then we look up and the balloon is already 20ft up in the air!

Glendora Family Photos by Judy

Judy is an experienced and friendly family photographer serving the Glendora area, since we are based next door in San Dimas. We offer discounted family portrait sessions if they are local to San Dimas, and Glendora is definitely in that zone. The Glendora Arboretum is a hidden gem in this part of Los Angeles County. Take a look around our blog for more examples of Glendora family photography and call Judy to set up a session soon!

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Isn’t it adorable when the two sisters hug? We like to get family photos like this and capture them throughout the years, which is awesome for a sequence of photos that show their growth and change.

The Glendora Arboretum has a selection of bushes and trees that make for a natural and rustic backdrop, a step up from the average park setting.

And we always love getting a few pics of the parents by themselves. It brings back fond memories of their wedding photos and the days before children…LOL j/k we notice that parents are so focused on kids that they forget themselves. It’s nice giving them an excuse to laugh.

And we love that the natural wildflowers at the Glendora Arboretum and Botanic Garden, which are seasonal. These purple and yellow flowers made a perfect backdrop to wrap this little kid in.

And of course we squeezed in the whole family in the same beautiful spot.

Them we did some mommy and me and daddy and me photos. We like to squeeze in those fun permutations during our family portrait sessions.

And what better of a way to end the session than with a little kiss.

Family Photos at the Glendora Arboretum

This is a great example of a family portrait session at the Glendora Arboretum and Botanic Garden, a hidden local spot in Glendora in Los Angeles County. We have many more examples on our blog of family photo sessions, including specific ones like have two children or two daughters in a family photography sessions. This session would be provided by Judy Holt of Judy and Gavin Photography, a dedicated and experienced family photographer.

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And a loving kiss:

We usually squeeze in a few portraits of children as we do a family photography session.

And we jump right back into more hugs and kisses!

And why squeeze in some tickles too!

We always love using a beautiful tree to frame a family portrait. Taking Glendora Arboretum family photos allows us to use these scenic backdrops.

And whenever we see yellow flowers, we simply have to use them to compose our portraits. But this is less of a portrait and more of a cute candid moment between a loving mommy and her son. Gotta love the mommy and me moments.

Glendora Arboretum Family Photos

This is a great example of how we do a family portrait session at the Glendora Arboretum, a local treasure near and dear to us. This is a mommy and me session, where we just have a loving mother and her super sweet son. We have tons of examples of our sessions on this website, for examples family photography with yellow flowers.

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Strawberries and Cream Photo Theme

We started the session with a super cute tub filled with strawberries and milk.

Switching to a White Tent for the Cake Smash

We then transitioned to a cake smash photo setup with a cute white tent.

Finishing with Family Photos

We always try to squeeze in a couple quick family photos into the session, though that can be hard with juggling a cake smash and a tub filled with milk! Make sure to talk to Judy about your session and she can help make sure the session can happen in the allocated time.

Cake Smash Photos and More!

This article shows a family photography session for a 1yo (first year) cake smash, along with a super cute strawberries and cream theme with a milk bath in a metal tub. Make sure to look at our family photography instagram for more examples of our work. Judy is a well-seasoned family photographer that can help you get memorable images of your little one. We are based in San Dimas, so we offer discounted rates for family photography portrait sessions done within our local area.

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Starting with Large Wooden Letters

Birthday cake smash photography

We then started the cake smash portion of the photography session. It was a very cute setup with a white tent and a white naked cake with pink and white roses. We have more examples of family photography with white color themes.

And look at her just go to town on that cake!

San Dimas Family Photos

We also did family photos. We of course did these before the cake smash, since it’s a messy event.

Having a Cake Smash for a 1yo Baby Girl

Having a cake smash can be a hard photo session if done incorrectly, since mixing a 1yo baby and frosting can be messy! But Judy is very experienced at cakesmash photography sessions and can help you organize such a thing. Make sure to check out more of our recent family photos on our Instagram account.

Judy is the proud mother of two daughters, and has done cake smash sessions for both of them. She knows how it is to work with little 1yo baby girls and boys and can help you get those precious moments and memories.

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Starting the Graduation Photos at the Old Ranch Country Club

We started the grad portrait session at a beautiful water fountain at the country club.

Family Photos at the Old Ranch Country Club

We then got some family photos in front of that gorgeous water fountain.

And just look at how adorable that little face is!

Grad Photos with the Setting Sun

We used the strong backlight of the setting sun to get a lovely warmth and glow to the graduation photos.

And whenever there is a fence, we just can’t help ourselves but to use it in the grad photos!

Old Ranch Country Club Graduation Photos

Our graduating student decided to have her grad photos at the nearby Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, which gave us a great backdrop for graduation photography. We have many examples of graduation portraits taken of many different students from many different schools and settings. Make sure to look around our family photography blog to see many more examples of family and graduation photos in so many different locations and settings.

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Starting UCLA Family Photography at Royce Hall

We started the family photo session at Royce Hall, in the large space in front of it’s front doors. The tall columns and the long hallway provided a classic and gorgeous backdrop for the photos.

Moving on to the Sculpture Garden

The UCLA Sculpture Garden is a staple of any student’s on campus experience. Getting to take family photos takes those

Metal Sculpture at the Art Department

We remember when the art department had it’s renovations in the late 90s and didn’t have this large metal sculpture. It’s a fun place for UCLA family photos, especially with two little brothers that want to run around and have fun.

We ended the session with family photography at Dickson Court, which is a central hub connecting mid-campus and north campus (Gavin used to practically live in south campus).

And we took one last photo with our masks on to commemorate the pandemic and times this session took place in. Some people don’t want any photos with masks, but some know that it can date the time period in the years to come (and that is it’s own unique memory in itself).

UCLA Family Photos and Much More

Gavin went to UCLA and knows the campus intimately, so it’s been a fun and engaging place for us to do wedding and engagement photography at UCLA. We are familiar with all of the hidden spots and picturesque nooks that are located on campus, especially after spending years there as students.

Make sure to look around our website for many more examples of family photo sessions, such as other sessions with two brothers or two sons.

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