MALIS FAMILY CHRISTMAS PHOTOSHOOT ON LIDO ISLE, NEWPORT BEACH

German Shepherd dog relaxing on the docks of Lido Isle, Newport Beach.
Family of 4 posing for a portrait on Lido Isle, Newport Beach.

I had a blast recently photographing the Malis family for their Christmas portraits down on Lido Isle in Newport Beach. You know, Newport's always gorgeous, but Lido has this extra special, almost magical feel to it, especially around the holidays. We started our shoot by the docks, then wandered around exploring the island's charming spots, and even finished up with some warm, cozy shots inside their beautiful home. The photos turned out fantastic – I'm so happy with how they captured the Malis family's holiday spirit, and I'm already looking forward to working with them again!

Family and their dogs walk along a dock during a holiday photo session in Newport Beach, California.
Father and daughter with German Shepherd on Lido Isle boat dock, Newport Beach.
Candid laughter between two siblings captured during a family portrait session in Lido Isle.
Lido Isle family portrait with dogs, Newport Beach, California.

WHY LIDO ISLE IS A PERFECT LOCATION FOR YOUR NEWPORT BEACH FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT

When I think of Southern California, Newport Beach is one of those towns that automatically comes to mind. In this beautiful town, there's a slice of heaven called Lido Isle, and it has to be one of my favorite places to photograph families.

Surrounded by water on all sides, Lido makes you feel like you've left the mainland and ended up in some exotic locale with multimillion-dollar homes all around you. But, all the fancy aside, Lido Isle is full of cute little niches and cozy spots. The boat docks, the little parks, and the beachside views are enough to make any family photographer gasp with excitement.

The Malis family has worked with me once before, but this time, I feel as though our photoshoot went extremely well. It usually does the second time around! The kids were a bit older and more relaxed, and the parents were as cool as cucumbers! To wrap up our photo session, we went inside their beautiful home, and I was able to get a better idea of how the Malises operate as a family.

I can't recommend this place enough to any photographer who wants to experience the heart of Orange County and why Newport Beach is one of the most desired zip codes in the world.

Husband and wife with their pet dog enjoying a sunny day.
Happy family portrait on Newport Beach, California.
Brother and sister enjoying a beach walk with sailboats in the distance.
German shepherd relaxing on the docks in Newport.
High school senior boy in a casual outfit with canoes in the background.
Brother and sister laughing together in a family photo.
Fashionable high school girl posing for a senior portrait on Lido Isle.
Romantic moment: Couple enjoys conversation on dock with sailboat view.
Close up portrait of a brunette woman smiling.
Father and son bonding on the docks in Newport Beach, California.
Romantic couple portrait at Lido Isle, Newport Beach, California.
Mother and son chat by a white picket fence.
Smiling father and daughter lighting cigars together.
Lido Isle family portrait by backyard pool.