VELEZ FAMILY PHOTOS IN LAGUNA BEACH
I recently enjoyed capturing the Velez family's love and laughter during a beautiful photoshoot at the Montage Resort and Spa in Laguna Beach. Thanks to Claudia for the referral – I always appreciate it when friends spread the word! We met early one Saturday morning, and the light was absolutely perfect – golden and soft. Despite the surprisingly busy beach, we found our own little slice of paradise. The two hours flew by in a blur of laughter and genuine connection. I'm absolutely thrilled with how these images turned out, and I think Cassandre and her family are too.
WHY I LOVE TREASURE ISLAND BEACH FOR FAMILY PHOTOS
I've photographed countless families at the beautiful Treasure Island Beach in Laguna. Every time I have the opportunity to shoot there, I count my lucky stars. It's a beach straight out of a Hollywood movie script; it has everything you'd want in a beach.
It's located right in front of the Montage Resort & Spa, and what many of you may not know is it was closed off to the public for a long time and was opened for public access in 2003 when the resort was built. Thank you, Montage!
Obviously, the views are a big draw to anyone who comes here, but what appeals to me as a family photographer are the many little nooks and crannies that the beach possesses. You have vast open beach space, cliffs, caves, green fields, benches, big rocks, crashing waves – I mean, it's as ideal a beach as you can imagine. And to top it all off, you have a beautiful 5-star resort in the background in case you're looking for that backdrop.
The Velez family happened to book me during one of the hottest times of the summer, but even with that predicament, we managed to capture a ton of fun, candid photos of the kids, grandparents, and everyone else involved. Needless to say, I'll be back there again soon, I'm sure!
