PADHIYAR FAMILY PHOTOS IN NEWPORT BEACH

English Bulldog enjoying a walk on the beach at Crystal Cove State Park, California.
Family of three with dogs enjoying a beach photoshoot at Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County, California.

Padhiyar family photos in Newport Beach were taken at the scenic Crystal Cove State Park! The scenery there is always stunning and never disappoints. Chay, her husband, and their daughter were super fun to work with — their energy and two adorable dogs were awesome! We had the best time capturing their genuine connection against the backdrop of the beach. The golden hour provided amazing lighting, and we got some truly special photographs. If you're looking for a place to capture beautiful family pictures, Crystal Cove is definitely the spot.

Family beach photoshoot at Crystal Cove State Park with parents, child, and dogs.
Crystal Cove State Park family photography session with dogs on the beach.
Happy Indian family with dogs enjoying a beach walk at Crystal Cove State Park.

WHY I LOVE CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK AS A FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Crystal Cove State Park stretches its shores 3.2 miles down the Newport Beach coastline. I've been photographing families along that shore for years, and I jump at every opportunity to shoot there.

What's the big draw, you might ask? Well, it's simple: those three miles of land look like something out of a Game of Thrones episode. The cliffs, the fields, the breathtaking views—they all come together to form a majestic piece of Southern California landscape that makes photographers drool. That's precisely why the Padhiyar family and I ended up on that beach one summer evening, and we walked away with some of my most memorable work.

So, if you don't mind a bit of a walk down to the beach (and a slight incline to get your heart rate pumping on the way back up), then Crystal Cove should be your next photo session location. You won't be disappointed, I guarantee it!

English bulldog posing with family at Crystal Cove State Park beach in Orange County, California. Photography by Venya Manzyuk.
Playful English bulldog enjoying a family photoshoot on the beach at Crystal Cove State Park with photographer Venya Manzyuk.
Happy family with two dogs enjoying a day at Crystal Cove beach in Orange County, California.
Smiling girl with missing 2 front teeth smiling.
Family and their dogs enjoying a beach walk at Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County, California.
Smiling woman in a straw hat enjoys a piggyback ride during a fun photoshoot at Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County, California.
Romantic couple sharing an intimate moment at sunset on a beach in Newport Beach, California.
Romantic couple holding hands on the beach at Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach, California.
Happy couple in love holding hands and walking on the beach at sunset in Crystal Cove State Park, California.
Indian man holding his wife in his arms at sunset in Newport Beach.
Romantic couple portrait during a family photoshoot at Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County, CA.
Straw hat laying in the sand on the beach.
Family hug on Crystal Cove beach during a photoshoot.
Happy family photoshoot at Crystal Cove State Park, California.
Family beach photo with parents and daughter at Crystal Cove State Park by Orange County photographer Venya Manzyuk.
Girl writing name in sand at Crystal Cove State Park.
Joyful young girl twirling on the beach at sunset with her parents watching in Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach, California.
Crystal Cove State Park family photoshoot: parents and daughter on beach stairs with ocean background.
Family beach photo shoot at Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County, California.