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The Boutelier Family | Newport Beach Family Photography | Beach Family Session | Sunset Beach Session | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Boutelier Family | Newport Beach Family Photography Session | Beach Family Session | Sunset Beach Session | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

As an Orange County family photographer, few experiences are as rewarding as building lasting relationships with families like the Bouteliers. Our journey began when their firstborn was just six months old, and it’s been a privilege to document their growth over the years.

After relocating from Los Angeles to Newport Beach, Jenna and Nick sought to capture their family memories in a setting that truly feels like home—the very beaches where their daughters, Dillon and Sydney, are growing up. This locale, cherished by many seeking family photography in Newport Beach, provides an authentic backdrop that resonates with their everyday experiences.

This year’s session was a quintessential example of Newport Beach family photography, featuring the enchanting golden hour light that bathed the family in a warm, honeyed glow. We commenced near the iconic lifeguard towers, allowing the girls to play freely as the sun cast its soft, diffused light, creating elongated shadows and a magical ambiance. As dusk approached, the sky transformed into a canvas of pastel hues—soft pinks, purples, and blues—enabling us to capture stunning sunset shots that added depth and variety to their gallery.

Including their beloved dog, Bodhi, added an extra layer of joy and spontaneity to the session. Incorporating pets is a delightful aspect of family photography in Orange County, reflecting the complete family dynamic. 

These images encapsulate a session filled with love, laughter, and the everyday moments that evolve into treasured memories. As a dedicated Newport Beach family photographer, I aim to provide families with photographs that genuinely reflect their unique stories.

To the Boutelier family—Jenna, Nick, Dillon, Sydney, and Bodhi—thank you for entrusting me with capturing these fleeting moments year after year. It’s an honor to be part of your journey and to document your beautiful family’s growth.

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

 

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Sun Drenched Sunset Maternity Family Huntington State Beach Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | The Gipe Family

Sun Drenched Sunset Maternity Family Huntington State Beach Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | The Gipe Family

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

The Bing Family | Orange County Family Photography | Huntington Beach Family Session | Film Inspired Photography | Natural Light Sunset Session |

 

The Bing Family | Orange County Family Photography | Huntington Beach Family Session | Film Inspired Photography | Natural Light Sunset Session |

 

The Bing Family Mommy and Me Session was one of the sweetest I have done to date. As a local to Orange County, Huntington Beach is one of my favorite Orange County Beach locations. Watching this mom of boys chase them around the beach made it really easy to capture the sweet motherhood moments. Often moms are the one taking the photos, trying to capture moments of their children instead of moments with them. Motherhood Sessions, just like family sessions, allow for those intimate moments that we often experience to be captured.  

 

Large Family Session Shaw’s Cove, Laguna Beach | The Dowden’s Family | Orange County Family Photographer

Large Family Session Shaw’s Cove, Laguna Beach

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So I’m incredibly behind on blogging guys! I have quite a few fresh new sessions hitting the blog soon though! 

This Shaw’s Cove Laguna Beach Session had that soft dreamy sunset light that I just love! The Dowden’s Family came all the way from Indiana to visit our California beaches and I swear they look like Californians, don’t they? Little miss Emily (age 2yr) is about to be a BIG sister! She was full of many expressions and excitement which made it such a joy to capture her! Not to forget to mention her adorable little boho dress her mamma managed to find for our session, I mean how cute are those sleeves?! This sweet girl is so incredibly deeply loved and it shows! Grandma Karen reached out to me to capture the generations of her family and I am so honored to have been able to document their growing family for them while on vacation. I mean, what better way then on vacay right? 

If you have been putting off family photos or trying to get a large session done, now is the time to do it! you wont regret having these tangible memories for years to come with those you love! 

The Barron’s Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Montage Laguna Family Photos

The Barron’s Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Montage Laguna Family Photos

A few of my recent clients have asked me , “Does the time of day you shoot at the beach make that much of a difference?”

Heres my answer : The golden hour occurs from about half an hour before, until about an hour after sunrise in the morning, and then an hour before sunset, to about 20 to 30 minutes after the sun has gone down in the evening. When you shoot in this soft light the light is golden in colour and often changes colour from yellow, to orange to magenta. 
-The light is soft, i.e. no major contrast such as hard shadows and very bright highlights. 
-Colors are more exaggerated, the color of the light is far more emphasized, much more oranges, reds and magentas are visible in the scene.
It is for these reasons that photographers choose to shoot in the early morning or early evening, these times produce the most dramatic images.

Many of us were taught to shoot under bright sunlight, in the middle of the day, with the sun behind us. Sure, that can work, but you won’t get dramatic results every time, in many cases, your images will look very average. This is because light is harsh at this time of day.

So to many of you who are wondering, yes, the time of day can make a HUGE difference in the outcome of your photos.