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{B} Noguchi Garden Family Photography | Costa Mesa

Dreams and Darlings — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:56:11 +0000

Noguchi Garden is a hidden gem of Orange County. It’s a Japanese garden in the middle of a bunch of corporate buildings, and it’s an amazing background from family photography in Costa Mesa. So look below for our take on Noguchi Garden family photography.

Family Photo with Shadows on a White Wall

Family Photography with Shadows on a White Wall

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.

Noguchi Garden Family Photos

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

Noguchi Garden Family Photography

Stream and Pyramid at Noguchi Garden

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

Small stream at Noguchi Garden

Modern Family Photo

Younger brother

Older brother

Two sons family photo

Brothers Laughing

Costa Mesa Family Portraits

Costa Mesa Family Photos

Costa Mesa Family Photography

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

Kid being silly on the pyramid at Noguchi Garden

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

Funny Family Photo

Noguchi Garden in Costa Mesa

Two kids at Noguchi Garden

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

Silbing Photography in Costa Mesa

Family Photography at Noguchi Garden

Noguchi Garden Family Photos

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

Desert Background at Noguchi Garden

Family Photography in Costa Mesa

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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{C} Pasadena Family Photos South Arroyo Seco

Dreams and Darlings — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:23:47 +0000

Almost everyone has heard of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, but not everyone knows about the Canyon that it rests in, known as North and South Arroyo Seco. It’s an open space with meadows, streams (albeit with lots of concrete to control runoff), and trails. A new park that we love for Pasadena family photos is the Desiderio Neighborhood Park.

Pasadena Family Photos with Bridge

Maternity photography, pregnant

Cute family photo

Family luahging

Family of four with one boy and a baby coming

Rocky Riverbed Family Photos

Husband with Pregnant Wife

Desiderio Neighborhood Park

Desiderio Neighborhood Park Family Maternity Photos

Desiderio Park in Pasadena

Arroyo Seco Family Photos

Pasadena Maternity Photography

Pasadena Maternity Photos

Cute laughing family photo

Family photo in grass

Family Photo in Grassy Park

Pasadena Bridge Family Photo

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{H} Desiderio Neighborhood Park Family Photography | Pasadena

Dreams and Darlings — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:27:56 +0000

Pasadena is known for being an early suburb of Los Angeles that is also the end of one of the first freeways in the country (the dreaded 110). The Desiderio Neighborhood Park is a relatively new park built under the Colorado Street Bridge (also known affectionately as Suicide Bridge). We have taken plenty of photos in the Arroyo Seco Park/Gorge/Canyon, but it was always a hike to get down to the sometimes lush meadow in the basin of the open space. Well, now here is a great example of Desiderio Neighborhood Park family photography.

Desiderio Neighborhood Park Family Photography

The great thing about photography at this park in Pasadena is that there is an iconic and historic bridge in the background of any photo pointing up.

Desiderio Park Family Photography

Pasadena Husband and Wife

And it’s always fun getting images of the siblings (in this case a brother and sister).

Brother and Sister

Family Portraits of Son and Daughter

Family Portraits of Brother and Sister

Family Photography of Siblings

We love the lush green backdrop in this family photo.

Pasadena Family Photography

And here’s a wide shot of them being under the bridge.

Under a Bridge Family Photography

Under a Bridge

Pasadena Family Photos

Colorado Bridge Family Photos Pasadena

And this is a just a super cute image of the parents kissing while the two children hug in the background.

Cute Family Photo

Pasadena Colorado Bridge Family Photography

Pasadena Colorado Bridge Family Photos

And it’s always nice to capture the love that started this whole family.

Husband and Wife

This is a Pasadena family photo session at the Desiderio Neighborhood Park, a relatively new park that sits underneath the Colorado Street Bridge near the 210 freeway. Make sure to check out other examples of our family photography on our blog, such as sessions at the iconic Pasadena City Hall.

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