Here is a beautiful maternity photo in the rustic trees. It’s kind of cool that we are in Orange County and this a real spot.

We love the rustic look of a wooden fence along a hiking trail. It adds perspective and character to the maternity photos.

The man-made lakes here have docks that are amazing for the reflection on the water.

And during the fall you have to use leaves in some way, so why not from directly above!

Yorba Linda Maternity Photos

I know, I know: Yorba Regional Park is in Anaheim, not Yorba Linda. But having lived in Yorba Linda long ago, we know that Yorba Regional Park is just one of those local spots you can hop over to for recreational fun. We have memories cycling up and down the Santa Ana River, which borders the South side of Yorba Regional Park. Maternity photos are a specialty of Judy, since she knows the whole process personally.

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And we always get just the children together. Here we have a brother with two sisters, so the poor guy is outnumbered LOL

We love the way the sun backlights the reeds surrounding the lake.

And this is an awesome shot of our family sitting on a dock next to one of the multiple lakes at Yorba Regional Park. Bonus points for getting a really cool reflection in the water!

We got individual portraits of each of the three children, also using a wooden fence lining one of the trails.

And then we get permutations such as each parent with each of the kids, or all girls or all boys.

Yorba Regional Park Family Photography

Yorba Regional Park is a large public park in Yorba Linda, Orange County. It’s a great park with many playgrounds, multiple lakes (and swam-shaped paddle boats), winding trails, and large patches of trees and vegetation. It’s saddled up next to the Santa Ana River, which is right next to the 91 freeway.

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At Noguchi Garden, there is this artistic and modern pyramid up against a large white wall. The art installation is called California Scenario and is a collection of art installations that represent the Segerstrom family and Southern California.

And in front of the pyramid there is a man-made stream with small rocks as part of the art installation.

And it’s always fun to get the two brothers together.

And of course the kids see the large pyramid as a giant slide!

And we love it when we get those silly moments that are unique to their family, like this funny family photo.

There is a cool vertical water fountain that is amazing for photo composition.

There is a large desert mound with gravel and desert plants that also makes for a great backdrop.

Noguchi Garden Family Photography

This is one of those places where it’s a family photographer’s playground. There are so many backgrounds, angles, and lighting scenarios that make it so wonderful to photograph a location like this. It’s easily one of our favorite places for family photography in Orange County.

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And one of the best things about Southern California are the palm trees that grace our neighborhoods and campuses. Orange County is covered in this iconic tree.

One of the best spots for CSUF grad photos is at the very large TITANS logo in the middle of the Fullerton campus. It’s larger than life, unless you use forced perspective to get your subject larger than it!

And here is the California State University Fullerton Seal in a graduation photo.

Here is the main entrance on the south side of the Fullerton campus, framed with iconic palm trees.

And we LOVE this awesome grad photo of the CSUF gate and our soon-to-be grad framing it perfectly!

Our grad is a product of the visual arts program at CSUF, so it was only fitting to get a few images after dusk in front of the visual arts building.

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Starting at the Fantasyland Castle in Disneyland

I love this photo in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, which is the picturesque entrance to Fantasyland.

Here’s using the iconic Disneyland Carousel (also known as the King Arthur Carousel) as a backdrop for these graduation photography portraits. We do a lot a photography sessions at Disneyland, so check out the many other examples we have on our blog.

And they aren’t graduation photos without a cap and gown.

Toontown Grad Photos

After Fantasyland, we hopped up to Toontown for grad photos at Mickey’s house.

And yes, there is a graduation pin that you can pick up at the Disneyland City Hall.

And you gotta love retaking a photo from the past in the same spot over It’s a Small World ride.

California Adventures Graduation Photography

We headed over to California Adventures, since the background of the Incredicoaster and the Pixar’s Pal-a-round is unmatched. It was previously known as the Sun Wheel and Mickey’s Fun Wheel, but we like to call it the Death wheel (You can get soooooooo dizzy on the sliding ones).

Gotta love doing graduation photos with the Pixar Pier in the background, capped off with a cap and gown.

And it’s always a good time to bust out your letters jacket for the grad portraits.

Finishing the Session in Carsland

We wrapped the session in Carsland.

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Starting Graduation Photos at Fantasyland

Gotta love starting the session with a Genie to grant three wishes as you transition into another phase of life!

The Sleeping Beauty Castle is an icon of not just Fantasyland, but of the whole of Disney. So of course we have to use it as an essential background for our graduation photography.

And of course it’s not a graduation photography session without a cap and gown photo.

Some more Fun Grad Photos in Toontown

Toontown is a great place for silly and fun graduation photos, with the cartoony curves and theming.

Finishing the Graduation Photos at DCA

We hopped over to Disney California Adventures to finish the session in front of the DCA Pixar Pal-A-Round ferris wheel. It’s definitely one of the most recognizable and iconic backgrounds in Orange County.

And then we wandered over to Cars Land for more fun grad photos.

Disney California Adventures Graduation Photos

We use a gentle hand to capture our amazing moments and memories at Disneyland California Adventures for graduation photos. We’ve noticed that Disneyland is now more strict with professional photography and that’s due to rude photographers. We are the exact opposite, getting our graduation photos without obstructing foot traffic or being rude.

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Carbon Canyon Redwood Trees

We started the session at the Carbon Canyon Regional Park Redwood Grove. It’s a local secret spot that requires a little bit of a hike, but it’s worth it for the amazing backdrops.

Then we brought in the grandparents for some pictures of the whole family. Three generations of an Asian family. That also could explain the red color theme.

And it’s always cute to get a grandparents family photo with their adorable granddaughter.

And a family dog too!

Gotta love the towering redwood trees, all in Southern California.

There is a wooden fence that can make a beautiful frame for our lovely family. One trademark of a good photographer is the ability to compose, using the foreground and background to tell a story about the subject.

How adorable is that little smile?!

These are some of the moments that we love to capture the most. A glowing family with their baby girl. The smiles. The laughs. I can hear the baby giggling that laugh that only infants do.

Carbon Canyon Family Photography at the Regional Park in Brea

This family photography portrait session was taken at the amazing Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, CA. There is a Redwood grove with many adult redwoods along a hiking trail. This is a great example of how Judy captures a family with three generations, grandparents, grandchildren, and the lovely couple that joins them. This is a Chinese family from Orange County. There are lots of trees and trails in the photos above, and how often does one get to do family photos with redwood trees?

Are you searching for a family photographer in Orange County that can capture you and your loved ones? Judy is a family photographer that covers the OC and LA region, capturing families with comfort and familiarity. Make sure to give Judy a call to see if she can help you capture your own family with memorable and amazing images.

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Disneyland Maternity Photography

It happened to be that time of the year, and who can’t resist taking photos in front of a huge Christmas tree!

Starting on Main Street

And gotta love that iconic statue of the man himself, Walt Disney.

Here is the Disneyland castle in the background. We love getting the angles where we aren’t competing with a huge crowd of tourists.

Making a Wish in a Well

There is a wishing well on the right side of the Disneyland castle, specifically Snow White’s wishing well.

And when there is a lot of people, sometimes it’s nice to use them in the maternity photo!

Then we hopped over to the nearby carousel for more photos with what is practically a historic landmark.

Then we walked over to Frontierland, where they have red rock formations for our session.

And no pregnant woman should ever go onto Thunder Mountain, so this is the next best thing!

For the sunset, we hopped over to Rivers of America to use the large mass of water as a backdrop.

Then we finished in New Orleans Square with walking around pics and finishing with a Mickey Beignet.

Mickey shaped Beignets are a must for almost any Disneyland visit.

Disneyland Pregnancy Photography

Disneyland is the world’s most recognizable theme park, located in Anaheim in Orange County, California. It’s a place that we have been to at least 100 times due to season passes. We’ve seen so many small, hidden spots that we use for each session, moving based on them and how crowded that day happens to be. We know how to work around the many tourists and crowds to get images that look clean and iconic.

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Maternity Photos at Mission San Juan Capistrano

These are the iconic and historic bells of Mission San Juan Capistrano. They make the perfect background for our loving couple and parents-to-be.

These large, brick arches are beautiful and iconic.

We love to use foreground objects to frame our subjects, so what better than colorful flowers!

Love, love, love the cascading arches that disappear into the background.

And this hallway really reminds me of Italy

And here are some more pink flowers that perfectly frame our pregnant couple.

Gotta love the beautiful light of the setting sun creating solar flares.

These backgrounds are so unique and classic.

I’m trying to imagine what this church looked like 200 years ago. The Mission was founded in 1776 by Spanish missionaries.

Maternity Photography in Orange County

Here is a great example of maternity photography at an extraordinary location. The Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of the oldest historic buildings in California. Make sure to look around our website for many more examples of maternity photos in Orange County.

It’s important to choose a maternity photographer that knows what it means to be pregnant, twice. Judy will help you feel at ease with your beautiful, pregnant self and really bring out the “glow” in you. With over a decade of experience and a kind, warm smile, Judy will help you capture you and your growing families with comfort and ease. And the images speak for themselves; we capture our couples in many beautiful ways. Make sure to give Judy a call to schedule a maternity photography session today.

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Starting in the Redwood Grove

Carbon Canyon Regional Park has a 3 acre redwood grove that is absolutely amazing for family photos.

Here’s our cute family with two daughters and the family dog.

I love the way the sun comes through the redwood trees.

And here’s some more photos of the two sisters with their adorable dog.

I love the way the wooden fence runs between the trees.

Back up to Carbon Canyon Park to finish the Family Photos

After the redwood grove, we hiked back up to the lake (and yes, it’s a 1/2 mile hike) to finish up the session. The lake has a dock that lets us catch our family over and across the water.

Family Photography in Brea

Carbon Canyon Regional Park is a great place for family portraits. It has tall redwood trees that aren’t seen normally in Southern California. It has hiking trails, some with scenic and rustic wooden fences. The small lake has a dock that makes for awesome family photos across the gentle water. Contact Judy if you are interested in a family session that might involve a little hiking and a lot of beautiful images.

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