Family portraits at Crystal Pier

May 20, 2008

Living in San Diego and being a professional photographer is just a dream come true!!! The weather is amazing almost year round. I am a beach girl. I am a swimmer and a surfer and if I could have been born a mermaid, I would have!!!
So it probably goes without saying, I love heading to the beach to take portraits of children! There is SO much fun to be had!!! Its impossible not to get a smile out of them!
A little over a week ago I met up with my friends Stephanie, Todd and their 3 year old Lily. I’ve been taking pictures of little Lily since she was really young. She has THE most adorable face. I think she looks like one of those Precious Moments statues….big eyes and a little button nose. She is just too adorable and I always have a fun time with her. We were running ALL over the place. (a sure sign I’ll get great pictures)

Props are genius!!! I’m so glad Stephanie brought this pink ball!!! I think props are a great idea to bring to a child portrait session. It keeps the childrens mind off of the fact that there is a camera in their face. You always get more relaxed and natural expressions.

Even Todd got in on the fun. We worked up a sweat but it was all worth it!

My personal favorite

The Grandma’s joined us too. The whole gang was there. I had a great time and I hope they had a great Mothers (grandmothers) Day!!!