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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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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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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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.

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

We love the lush green backdrop in this family photo.

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

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

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

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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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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Starting the Brea Family Photography at the Redwood Grove

We started the session the redwood grove, which is conveniently 10 degrees cooler than the surrounding area due to the towering trees (it was a hot day).

Family Photos of the Parents with Each Child

Then we got family photos of each parent with their children, just to see what would happen.

And then this happened LOL!!

And here are the two brothers playing with each other. Such a cute and adorable moment.

The Fenced Trail in the Middle of the Grove

For some reason we really love using fences, especially wooden fences, for props in our family photos. Sometimes it’s a piece of furniture to sit on, and sometimes it’s an object in the foreground. Sometimes it’s used for guiding eyes to the family in the center of the image.

See the converging lines that bring your attention to the loving family in the center? That’s why we love fences! But seriously it’s a composition thing.

Orange County Family Photography and More

Judy does family photography in Los Angeles County and Orange County (Brea is in Orange County). If you are in the OC and would like a family photographer that is experienced, friendly, and fun, please make sure to book a family portrait session with Judy the next time family photos come up. We are also wedding photographers in LA and OC.

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Starting with Brother and Sister Portraits

Here are the two, both dressed and matching in blue, brother and sister hanging out. How cute are these family photos?!

The brother started playing the guitar. We love it when our families bring props for a photo session, since it adds personality and flair to it. The guitar is something specific to their family.

And now the whole family

We started capturing the whole family after easing in with the brother-sister family photos.

How beautiful is this background for a family photo in Orange County.

We found a rocky creek bed or stream bed for another backdrop for our portraits.

Family Photos in Front of a Tunnel

We then got more family photos in front of a tunnel in Irvine.

Above is an article about Irvine family photography in Orange County. This family chose blue as their color theme for the portrait session. They even had a guitar as a prop. This shows Jeffrey Open Trail Park in Irvine, with family photos in a field, with trees, in a stream bed, and in front of a tunnel along the biking and hiking trails.

Make sure to look around the rest of our website for more examples of family portraits, whether it’s family photos with the color blue or one of the many locations that we have covered.

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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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Judy started the family photography session with both of these cute sisters, being loving sisters.

Oh and this year they had a new addition to their family; a new and adorable puppy!

And here is the whole {R} family together for a family portrait.

Here is are family photos with a large tree where we could sit them on it like a log. This is one of the reasons we love doing family photography at Jeffrey Open Trail.

Then we went down the path to a tunnel, which makes a great backdrop for these family portraits. Orange County family photos are seamless when you have a beautiful location to shoot at.

After the tunnel, we headed to a small creek bed for more Irvine family photos. Gotta love the cute leg extension!

And it’s always nice to get photos of the parents together, by themselves.

And here is their cute little puppy dog all by itself.

These are family photos in Irvine, at the Jeffrey Open Trail and Park. There are two adorable daughters and a puppy dog. This family is one of the families we get to see year after year, watching their family grow and mature. It’s a real pleasure and honor to be a part of that.

Make sure to check out our Instagram for more examples of recent family photos we’ve done, whether in Irvine or Orange County. Family photography in Irvine can be seen here on our blog.

When looking through our many examples of families we have captured throughout the years, we hope that you see each family in the unique and beautiful light that we see them in. This is a personal job and a loved hobby for Judy, and it shows in the many smiles and moments she has captured. If you’d like to book Judy for your own family photos, make sure to check out our Orange County family photography prices and packages first. We offer discounts for local sessions to San Dimas and the surrounding cities, but we also shoot often in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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And then we got the whole family together.

After that we hopped over to a trail or pathway for more photos of the whole family.

And how cute are these photos of two brothers taking family portraits?

And while we had them there we got some romantic couple photos of just the parents.

And since it’s the fall season, we got the two boys playing with leaves, which always makes for fun and sill family photos.

This is an example of Los Angeles County family photos (San Dimas, Bonelli Park) with a family of four, two of them sons. They chose a red plaid motif with flat caps and overalls. Bonelli Park has a variety of natural and rustic backdrops for family portraits, including a large log, trees, fall leaves, and trails and pathways.

We have many examples of family photos in San Dimas and Los Angeles County. Please make sure to look around and then contact Judy when you are ready to book a family photography session. You can also find more recent examples of our Los Angeles family photos on our Instagram account.

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