Laguna Beach Travel Guide: A Local Photographer’s Favorite Spots

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Family exploring the cliffs and shoreline in Laguna Beach, photographed by Maria Alcantara for her Laguna Beach travel guide.
Family exploring the cliffs and shoreline in Laguna Beach, photographed by Maria Alcantara for her Laguna Beach travel guide.

Oct 5

If you’re visiting Laguna Beach this year with your family, consider downloading my Laguna Beach travel guide for families. In it, I’m sharing a few of my favorite restaurants, cafĂ©s that I visit, and shopping spots to explore while you’re here. From cozy breakfast stops to breezy beachside lunches and evening strolls through downtown, there’s […]

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Orange County Newborn Photographer At Home

Newborn Sessions

Family gathered around dining table with newborn baby at the center during candid in-home newborn photography in Orange County.
Family gathered around dining table with newborn baby at the center during candid in-home newborn photography in Orange County.

Oct 3

If you’re looking for a newborn family photographer in Orange County that will meet you where you’re at for your family portraits, then I’d love to show you what that could look like with this blog post. As an Orange County newborn photographer, I offer personalized sessions tailored to your family style. A Multigenerational Newborn […]

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Laguna Beach Sunset Family Photos

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Parents walking hand in hand with their child along the beach in Laguna Beach at golden hour.
Parents walking hand in hand with their child along the beach in Laguna Beach at golden hour.

Sep 29

If you’re considering Laguna Beach sunset family photos, you couldn’t pick a better backdrop. Laguna Beach is one of the most special places I’ve had the honor of photographing families. With its Mediterranean look and feel, it attracts visitors from around the world. Golden hour here is breathtaking, and I’m excited to share a recent […]

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Family Photography in Orange County | Photos in Any Light

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Light blue graphic with text: “Is consistency only about lighting? Spoiler: it’s not.” Orange County family photographer branding slide.
Light blue graphic with text: “Is consistency only about lighting? Spoiler: it’s not.” Orange County family photographer branding slide.

Sep 25

When you book family photography in Orange County with me, you don’t get boxed into one kind of light or one “perfect” setting. Some families love the coziness of an at-home session.Others want the clean, minimal look of a natural light studio.Some feel most alive at the beach during golden hour.And others love the fun […]

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Golden Hour Family Photos: Color Styling Tips

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Family playing under a blanket in a golden field at sunset, showing playful candid moments during golden hour.
Family playing under a blanket in a golden field at sunset, showing playful candid moments during golden hour.

Sep 21

Why Outfits Matter for Golden Hour Family Sessions Thinking about booking golden hour family photos but feeling overwhelmed by the sea of neutrals you see everywhere? Outfits make a huge difference. Color styling is one of the key pre-planning steps I guide my clients through. It becomes even more important when planning a golden hour […]

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