Starting with the Three Children

The three children (or grandchildren) started the session. They have one daughter and two sons. I can only imagine how well protected that little girl will be by her two older brothers.

And Via Verde Family Photos with Mom and Dad

We then had mom and dad hop in for some family photos in front of this wooden fence.

Next, the Grandparents!

We started the grandparents for some couple photos of only the two of them, which often leads to really cute moments (that aren’t witnessed often in older couples).

Then we included the whole family to cover all three generations, grandparents and grandchildren together.

Then, since we like getting permutations, some photos of grandma with the uncles.

And mom with all the siblings

After that, we got some more super cute family photos of the two brothers with their adorable little sister.

And then we finished the family photo session with couple of photos of the mom and dad.

Via Verde Family Photos in San Dimas

Via Verde is a suburb of Los Angeles County, part of the city of San Dimas. It is surrounded by Covina, Glendora, Walnut, and Pomona. Judy + Gavin are wedding photographers in San Dimas, CA. We offer local discounts for family photos done locally in San Dimas. Judy started Dreams & Darlings for all the family sessions she was doing for wedding couples that started families. Make sure to look for more examples of family photography on our blog, including more examples of three children (two brothers with a sister) and more. We have a lot of samples online to give you the best idea of how Judy would cover your own unique family, since every family is different and unique.

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Family Photos at Home

Judy started with the newest addition to the family by herself. Look at that smile and those cheeks!

And these photos of the three children all together on the bed is probably one that they’ll recreate in 20 years.

Walking to the beach in Manhattan Beach

After their home, we started walking to the beach, where there were trails available for more family photos.

Manhattan Beach Family Photos

We caught the sunset at Manhattan beach for some amazing sunset family photos on the beach. We do a variety of photos, including both natural light (this first series) and strobed, off-camera lighting (the sunset photos after). The strobed lighting allows us to get more dynamic range into the photo, since the sun is too bright (and HDR can look to fake sometimes).

Here are the sunset family photos that use strobed, off-camera lighting. Notice the gorgeous colors and tones.

And how cute is it when kids go running after seagulls at the beach?! The low tide and low beach slope made for a prefect reflective surface.

This shows us doing Manhattan Beach family photography with a gorgeous sunset. We started at their home for more casual, lifestyle family photos, followed by a short walk to the beach, and ending with a multi-colored sunset and a reflective, mirror-like beach. This is a growing family with three children (two boys and a baby daughter).

For more examples of Los Angeles Family Photography, make sure to check out the rest of our blog and the many family portrait sessions we have done. You can also find more examples of family portraits done in Manhattan Beach and the surrounding beaches.

You can also find more examples of our recent family photography and portraits on our Instagram.

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Starting on a Blue Wall on the Santa Monica Pier

We eased the family into the portrait session using a well-shaded wooden blue wall on the pier.

And we got individual portraits of each kid while we were at it.

Family Photos on the Sands of Santa Monica Beach

We then walked down to the sands of Santa Monica Beach, which is a great opportunity to get the kids to stretch out their legs and run!

But some not as well as others…

And we absolutely love the way the Santa Monica Pier looks in the background of these family photos! It fills the frame well and is distinctly Santa Monica.

The Santa Monica Beach Boardwalk

After that we walked down the wooden boardwalk, with the sun starting to set in the background. The solar flares looked awesome.

And then they flipped the youngest son upside down and started tickling him!

The Monkey Bars and Swings on Santa Monica Beach

There are public monkey bars and other playground/gym equipment right there on the boardwalk, so we used them for some fun family photos.

And yeah that little boy can climb!

Sunset Family Photos on the Beach

We then went over to the other side of the Santa Monica Pier for sunset family photos.

And a wave came up and surprised them while we were taking pictures.

Family Photography Santa Monica Beach

This is a great example of Santa Monica family photos at the infamous Santa Monica Pier and Beach. We took family portraits on the pier, along the wooden boardwalk, the Santa Monica Beach gym equipment (monkey bars, rope climb, and swings), and then got the sunset along the waterline. This is a family with three children (one girl and two boys), wearing white with pastel tones. The historic Santa Monica Pier was in the background of many of the family photos, giving the pictures a very distinct southern California look and feel.

Make sure to check out our blog for many more examples of our family photography. We have tagged many of the articles to help you see family photos closer to what you want for your own portrait session, for example seeing family photos with sunsets in them. When you are ready to book a session, don’t hesitate to contact Judy!

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Starting on the Front Steps of the WDCH

We started the session on the front steps on the WDCH for family photos of the three children. Those velvet suits for the two boys are awesome!

And you gotta love it when we can be silly and get a funny family photo.

Judy then got individual family portraits of each child, starting with the daughter.

Walking the Streets of Downtown Los Angeles

We then got family photos of them walking down Grand Ave., which has a great view of downtown Los Angeles (DTLA).

Grand Park Family Photography

As it got darker after the sunset, we went to Grand Park for the great lights that it has during the blue hour.

And then we took more modern photos on a staircase nearby, with awesome lighting coming from the bars.

Christmas Family Photos with a HUGE Christmas Tree

Since it was December, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion had their insanely huge (and real) Christmas tree up and fully lit. We got family photos with the Christmas tree to really represent the holiday season.

And we LOVE this Christmas family photo of the three kids together.

Family Photos at the DWP in Downtown Los Angeles

Last, we ended the family portrait session at the DWP (department of water and power) building, which has a crazy awesome view of the DTLA skyline at night.

Los Angeles Family Photography

This is an almost perfect Los Angeles family photography portrait session in downtown LA. The chic and stylish clothing, the many well-lit and urban locations, and a huge Christmas tree to boot. DTLA is host to many great spots for family photography, such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH), the DWP building for a view of the skyline, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (for the Xmas tree), and Grand Park for the very large water fountain.

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