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The Inthavong Family | San Clemente Family Photos | Calafia State Beach Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Inthavong Family | San Clemente Family Photos | Calafia State Beach Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography


This recent family session with the Inthavong family at San Clemente’s Calafia State Beach was an absolute dream. With neutral-toned outfits, the family blended perfectly with the earthy tones of the stunning cliffs and natural boulders surrounding the beach. If you’re looking for a location that offers breathtaking views of both the ocean and rugged canyon landscapes, Calafia State Beach is the perfect spot for your family photo session.

One of the highlights of this session was how much fun the children had exploring the big canyons and boulders, with the ocean breeze adding to the beauty of the moment. Calafia State Beach also features a unique train track that overlooks the water, making it a magical place to capture genuine family moments.

As an Orange County family photographer, I specialize in capturing natural, lifestyle-inspired photography that brings out the authentic connections between families. I always encourage clients to wear neutral, earthy tones, which create timeless photos and allow the natural surroundings to shine.

If you’re considering booking a family photo session in San Clemente or anywhere in Orange County, I highly recommend Calafia State Beach for its versatility and incredible views. Whether it’s a playful moment with the kids or a candid, loving embrace, the location offers plenty of opportunities to create stunning family portraits.

Ready to book your next family session? Reach out to learn more about the San Clemente area or explore other beautiful Orange County beaches like Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, or Newport Beach for your next session.


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


The Scharfs Maternity Session| Orange County Maternity Photographer | Riley Wilderness Park

The Scharfs Maternity Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Riley Wilderness Park Maternity Photos

This Maternity Session at Riley Wilderness Park was so fun because these two expecting parents were full of style, bringing 3 awesome outfit choices and also their adorable pup along with them! I love shooting sessions at Riley Wilderness because of the versatility of scenery it offers, with the open golden fields , dirt paths, the trees and gorgeous hill areas. This maternity session was a dream and this mamma being so gorgeous  made my job a breeze! 

Orange County Photographer | Mommy & Me Mini Sessions

Orange County Photographer

 Mommy & Me Mini Sessions

A couple weekends ago we had some gorgeous mammas & their adorable babies join in for the Mommy & Me Mini Sessions! It was so fun frolicking thru the golden fields at Bommer Canyon, Irvine . It was really the perfect soft light we needed for our sessions too! I just adore motherhood and getting to capture that raw beauty of it all is my absolute favorite. Here are a few sneak peeks from the mini sessions. 

Also, in case you missed it I opened up one more date for these Mommy & Me Mini’s on July 9th. I still have a few spots left so if you’d like to learn more about these sessions or want to reserve your spot let me know! ;)

Floral Crowns : The Blooming Bud

Jessica + Avery | Mommy & Me Session | Motherhood Photos

Jessica + Avery | Mommy & Me Session | Motherhood Photos

 

This gorgeous mamma, Jessica,  is a dear friend of mine and I just can’t get enough of photographing her new little girl Avery. For this session we incorporated floral crowns and flowy neutral toned  dresses to really get that dreamy feel to our session. I loved just sitting in the fields with these two watching them interact and capturing their love + bond. I think motherhood is so incredibly beautiful and we really can’t photograph it enough. I love the raw emotion and real connection between a mamma and her offspring , I love to get those natural organic shots that allow us to once remember a time that seems to go by so fast. Scroll down for more from this session.

 

Floral Crowns: Petals and Pop : http://petalsandpop.com

The McKay Family | San Juan Capistrano Family Session | Hamilton Oaks Winery

The McKay Family | San Juan Capistrano Family Session | Hamilton Oaks Winery