extended family photos

The DeYoung Family | Huntington Beach Family Photography with Grandparents | Beach Family Session | Huntington Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

The DeYoung Family | Beach Family Session

Huntington Beach Family Photographer

Cori Kleckner Photography


The DeYoung Family | Huntington Beach Family Photography with Grandparents | Beach Family Session | Huntington Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

There’s something truly special about capturing generations together—the laughter, the love, and the unspoken bonds that span decades. The DeYoung family’s session on the sands of Huntington Beach, California, was a beautiful testament to the importance of family legacy.

With soft golden light reflecting off the open coastline, we documented their growing family in a setting that felt both timeless and personal. Including grandparents in family sessions brings a warmth that can’t be replicated. It’s a reminder that these moments—tiny hands grasping larger ones, knowing smiles exchanged between generations—are fleeting but profoundly meaningful.

I love photographing extended family sessions because they allow space for genuine connection. It’s not about stiff posing; it’s about celebrating the little moments—grandparents doting on their grandchildren, parents soaking in this chapter of life, and toddlers exploring the sand between their toes.

If you’re looking for a Huntington Beach family photographer or thinking about capturing your family’s story, I’d love to document it in a way that feels real, effortless, and uniquely yours. Whether it’s the open expanse of Huntington Beach’s sandy shores or another meaningful location, let’s create something that lasts for generations.

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

 

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The Artz Extended Family Session | Large Group Family Photos| Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Family Photographer

The Artz Extended Family Session | Large Group Family Photos| Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Family Photographer

There’s something incredibly special about capturing the love and connection across multiple generations. The Artz family came together for this beautiful extended family session, and it was a true honor to photograph their timeless bonds. From grandparents to cousins, we captured each unique relationship while documenting the love and laughter they all share.

As an Orange County family photographer, I specialize in creating images that tell the story of your family, no matter how large or small. Extended family sessions are a wonderful opportunity to gather the whole family—grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and everyone in between—to create memories that will last a lifetime.

During extended family sessions, I ensure to capture a variety of groupings, from the entire family together to intimate moments like grandparents with grandchildren, siblings together, and of course, each smaller family unit. The beauty of these sessions is in documenting the bonds that span generations, creating a keepsake that each family member will cherish for years to come.

If you’re looking for an Orange County family photographer to capture your extended family, from multi-generational portraits to candid moments, I’d love to help you create lasting memories.

 

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Extended Family Session | The Multi-Generation Family Portrait | The Lee Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Laguna Beach Extended Family Session | Cori Kleckner Photography

Extended Family Session | The Multi-Generation Family Portrait | The Lee Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Laguna Beach Montage Resort Extended Family Session | Cori Kleckner Photography

 

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

The Moore Family | Michelle + Ryan + Baby Landon Moore | Orange County Fields Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Session | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Moore Family | Michelle + Ryan + Baby Landon Moore | Orange County Fields Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

Had the pleasure of capturing this gorgeous little family again, last time it was when this little guy had just made his debut to the world, now 6 months later. Isn’t he the cutest?! I never take for granted when clients return for another session with me, it’s always such an honor and compliment that they chose me again amongst all the other thousands of photogs in OC . For this open fields rolling hills family session, we roamed the area , played & cuddled. Their love was contagious, and I was soaking up the sun flare beaming between them as they connected.

We were also able to jump grandma in a few photos toward the end of the session, which is always a treat. You’ll never regret documenting the generations, its such a special thing.

 

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

Large Family Session | Extended Family Session | The Johnston Family | Orange County Vacation Photographer | Capturing the Generations | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Family Session |

Large Family Session | Extended Family Session | The Johnston Family | Orange County Vacation Photographer | Capturing the Generations | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Family Session | 

 

This sweet family came all the way from Austin, Texas. What a great way to beat the summer heat! We Californians dont realize how spoiled we are! The day of their session we lucked out with a cloudy day, this type of beach weather always offers that soft diffused light which I love! Don’t ever opt out of  your session due to lack of sunshine, cloudy days can make for some great photos too! Plus, Crystal Cove State Beach is such a beautiful gem to shoot at!

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

 
 
 

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Newport Beach Extended Family Session | Photographing the Generations | Orange County Family Photographer |

Newport Beach Extended Family Session | Photographing the Generations | Orange County Family Photographer |

I LOVE photographing multigenerational and extended families! Vacations, reunions, holidays, and anniversary celebrations are special times and provide the perfect opportunity to be remembered with photos! 

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

Large Family Session Shaw’s Cove, Laguna Beach

| The Dowdens Family |

Orange County Family Photographer

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!