Cori Kleckner

San Clemente Beach Family Session | The Geer Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

San Clemente Beach Family Session | The Geer Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography


This session with the Geer Family at San Clemente Beach was one of my all-time favorites. Despite the overcast sky, the photos turned out absolutely stunning. It just goes to show how beautiful a cloudy day can be for capturing family moments. The soft, natural light of a cloudy day at the beach creates a timeless, serene backdrop, and I love how this session perfectly captured the natural, loving bond between the Geer family.

As an Orange County family photographer, one of my favorite things about shooting on the beaches of San Clemente is the versatility that the location offers. Whether it’s the rolling waves, the iconic lifeguard towers, or the expansive stretches of sand, every element combines to create the perfect canvas for family photography. The Geer Family was such a joy to work with, and their two little ones had so much fun exploring the sand and surf.

If you’re looking for a San Clemente family photographer or want to book a San Clemente Beach family session, don’t hesitate to reach out. I love helping families capture these special moments at the beach, no matter the weather. From the gentle shoreline to the coastal cliffs, Orange County beach sessions always result in beautiful, natural portraits that will be cherished for years to come.

Let me help you preserve these precious family memories with an Orange County family photography session that captures the love, joy, and connection your family shares.


CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY


The Breneman Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Huntington Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography |

The Breneman Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Huntington Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography |


CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY



The Bandak Family | Twin Boys Blake + Ryan | Orange County Family Photos | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Family Photos

The Bandak Family | Twin Boys Blake & Ryan | Orange County Family Photos | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Family Photos | OC Family Photographer |


CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY


Alessia & Jeff Citro San Clemente Maternity Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Calafia State Beach San Clemente, CA Maternity Session

Alessia & Jeff Citro San Clemente Maternity Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Calafia State Beach San Clemente, CA Maternity Session

 

These two were a gem to photograph. When I had first arrived to their session, my settings on my camera felt different, and my camera was not focusing , it was shooting blurry shots so I knew it had something to do with calibration or focus. They were full of grace and understanding, and I could feel their trust in me as I problem solved . Even though on the inside I panicked, wondering if my camera was malfunctioning or broken perhaps- I then remembered I handed my camera to a guy at a wedding to jump in a photo this past weekend - and he changed my settings to manual focus 🤦🏽‍♀️😂 Long story short, I’ve had some tough days since my husband’s been gone for work for 6 months- juggling the business and my little ones at home alone, most days I feel like I’m running around like a chicken with its head cut off... but meeting clients who were patient/understanding showing me so much grace in a moment where things didn’t go as planned , made me feel so grateful, made me eager to capture magical shots for them as we connected with eachother even more during our session . Show some grace to someone you love today, I promise it will mean the world to them.

Also, how awesome is Calafia State beach in San Clemente with its diversity of scenery? Alessia & Jeff wanted a beach that offered different scenery for their maternity session aside from just the open sand, so we utilized the rocky boulder areas, lifeguard tower and walked down to the water at sunset. It was a gorgeous evening with that soft diffused light we photogs always love ;)


CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

The Pontius Family | Newport Beach Newborn Session | Orange County Newborn Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Pontius Family | Newport Beach Newborn Session | Orange County Newborn Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | 


 

CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

The Pirro Family | Newport Beach In-home Newborn Session | Orange County Lifestyle Newborn Session | Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County Newborn Photographer

The Pirro Family | Newport Beach In-home Newborn Session | Orange County Lifestyle Newborn Session | Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County Newborn Photographer

 

Cori Kleckner Photography specializes in family , maternity and newborn photography in the Orange County and surrounding areas

 

 

Orange County Newborn Photographer

Newport Beach Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Corona Del Mar Family Session

Newport Beach Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Corona Del Mar Family Session

Orange County Newborn Photographer | OC Newborn Session | The Schweiss Family Session

Orange County Newborn Photographer | OC Newborn Session

The Schweiss Family Session


CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Being an Orange County Family Photographer is a dream guys! Their is seriously nothing I was more destined to do . I love capturing these first moments for families and everyday I am so grateful that you choose me to document it for you! Their is such an over-abundance of joy when a baby arrives , it's always important for me to help you to remember these precious (and sleep depriving ;) moments that can be so fleeting! When a family invites me into their home, I aim to capture that effortless raw everyday beauty . I love to step back and ask parents to just stare at their little munchkins features, let the baby move, yawn, and stretch.  Babies have wonderful, perfect, sweet movements, so I do not stress over having the perfect pose in every frame. If theirs an older sibling in the session, tickling is a must! Play airplane with them, let them include their favorite toy, talk with them about their little sibling, whether it be "Can you find your sisters nose?" or "Lets give love to the baby!"  Remember, lifestyle photography is about capturing moments, not poses. That’s pretty much the best part – you don’t have to stress about making everything perfect – you just want to get your newborn an griwing family on camera, so you have photos to remember them by.

The Eisenman Family - Orange County Family Photographer- Irvine Regional Family Session

The Eisenman Family - Orange County Family Photographer- Irvine Regional Family Session

Kathy + Sergio |Strawberry Farms Golf Club Wedding

Kathy + Sergio

Strawberry Farms Golf Club Wedding

 

These two. Oh let me tell you. They are so incredibly in love and it shows. Kathy & Sergio tied the knot at Strawberry Farms Golf Club and they had their small group of friends & family there to witness their very touching love story. It was incredible to see their guests moved to tears and so much laughter during their vows. These are the weddings I live to document , the ones with raw emotion and connection. Kathy & Sergio are so incredibly easy going and made my job super easy. 

They had their dinner reception at Cucina entica Newport Beach . When I stepped in the restaurant, I died a bit inside because it had seeping sunset light with hanging plants everywhere, tons of greenery (all of which are my fav. ) and lots of gorgeous touches of details that my camera was so enthused to document. 

These two are just so incredibly fun and it shows in all their wedding day details!

This wedding was one I will never forget and I love that I can truly call Kathy & Sergio my “friends” after being a part of such an intimate day ;)