WEINGARTEN FAMILY PHOTOS AT CALAFIA STATE BEACH

A father joyfully lifts and spins his young son on a sunny beach.
Happy family of five enjoying a beach photoshoot at Calafia State Beach in Southern California.

Weingarten family photos at Calafia Beach in San Clemente turned out amazing! With the Pacific Ocean stretching out behind them, we captured some seriously awesome pictures. Think golden light, Southern California beaches, and a whole lot of family love. These photographs are all about those real moments - the playful, the sweet, and everything in between. And, of course, without the kids’ personalities, these images wouldn’t be the same. I love everything about these shots, and I hope you do as well!

Joyful family photoshoot on the beach with parents and three children walking and smiling.
Happy family smiling and posing for a portrait on the sandy shores of Calafia State Beach.
Train passing by on railroad tracks at Calafia state beach.
Young boy smiling at the top of a lifeguard tower.
Excitement and joy as boy takes leap of courage from lifeguard tower.
Two girls holding back a young boy trying to climb a lifeguard tower on a sunny beach.
Boy playing on beach, rubbing sand from eyes.
Joyful family moments captured in a San Clemente beach photoshoot with three children.
Smiling siblings enjoy a sunny day at San Clemente beach, California.
Califia State Beach family portrait, 5 people, ocean view, California coast.
Woman shielding her eyes from the sun while gazing at the ocean.
Family of five silhouetted against the sun, throwing rocks into the ocean waves.
Smooth stone held in hand against a sandy beach backdrop.
A boy enjoys a day at the beach, throwing rocks into the waves as his family watches.
Overhead view of ten toes in the warm sand on a sunny beach.
A joyful father spins his young son in circles on the sandy shores of San Clemente Beach, California.
Playful siblings race across the sand as the sun sets on San Clemente Beach.

WHY CALAFIA STATE BEACH IS A PERFECT LOCATION FOR FAMILY PICTURES

I'd never had a chance to photograph any of my clients at Calafia State Beach until the Weingarten family suggested it for their photoshoot. I quickly googled it and realized they'd made an excellent choice.

I seldom travel that far south for my family sessions, as most of my work is around Laguna and Newport Beach. But once I arrived at Calafia Beach, I was shocked that I'd never visited this particular spot. Since our photoshoot took place in late fall, there were many other photographers there, but that didn't discourage us at all; there was plenty of space for everyone.

What's particularly appealing about this beach is that the railroad tracks run right alongside it, giving photographers cool background options. I even snapped a couple of photos of an Amtrak train zipping by and captured the kids' reactions to it.

Finally, the cliffs along the opposite side of the beach are a big draw for local photographers and families. Their unique look and color set them apart from any other beach around. The Weingartens and I took advantage of this stunning backdrop, and I captured some beautiful images of them there.

The verdict is simple: I'll definitely keep this beach as a priority location for my South Orange County clients. I'll also have to explore what other hidden gems our beautiful state has to offer.

Young boy laughing while walking on the beach with his sisters.
Brother and sister laughing and playing during a joyful family photoshoot at Calafia beach.
Smiling 8th-grade girl walking towards her family on a sunny beach.
A mother embraces her two children on San Clemente beach at sunset.
Smiling family of five, beach sunset photo, California.
Young boy pressing his head against the wall.
Smiling boy with family at Calafia Beach.
A mother gazes lovingly at her son as he sits on the sand, silhouetted against a beautiful sunset.
Orange County family beach photo shoot at sunset. Father and son hug.
A father playfully lifts his son as they enjoy a beautiful sunset on the beach in San Clemente, California.
Sunset beach photo of three siblings walking on a wall.
Young boy balancing on a concrete wall at the San Clemente Beach.
Family portrait with mother and daughters smiling on Calafia Beach, San Clemente, California.
Family of five poses for a portrait at Calafia Beach with a cliff wall backdrop.
Two sisters smile for a close-up portrait against a cliff wall on a San Clemente beach.
Stylish woman with a gold necklace enjoys a beach photoshoot in Orange County.
Young boy with a playful smile poses against the rugged cliffs of San Clemente beach.
Close-up portrait of a happy boy with braces, wearing a short-sleeved blue shirt.
Family of 5 at Calafia State Beach, California. Scenic cliff backdrop.