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San Diego Family Portrait Photographer

20+ Years of Experience
All Group Sizes Welcome
Relaxed, Fun & Kid Friendly

Special Offer : Receive $100 credit with photo session fee.

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A young girl with blonde hair tied into pigtails with pink bows, smiling at the camera outdoors near a body of water, with three women in the background holding hands on a paddleboard.

Three children standing on a beach with their feet in the water, smiling and flexing their muscles, with a cloudy sky and ocean in the background.

Two young girls with white dresses and bows in their hair running barefoot on the wet sand at the beach during daytime, reflected in the shallow water with a distant shoreline and clear sky in the background.

A family of five sitting together on the beach during sunset, smiling at the camera.

Session Fees

‍ Group Size Price Session Length

1-8 $125 45 min.

9-14 $175 60 min.

15-24 $225 75 min.

24+ $300 90 min.

Summer Offer

$100 order credit with session!

A family of four enjoying a sunset on the beach. They are sitting on rocks with the ocean in the background, under a partly cloudy sky with sunlight breaking through.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Genuine smiles from a rambunctious 3-year-old and 1-year-old!"

"Dave photographed our large extended family of 14 on the beach and was fantastic! He was flexible with all our different groupings and got genuine laughs from the little ones in what felt like every photo." — Brittney Price

A large family group on the beach near the ocean. They are smiling and kneeling or standing in front of the water, with some surfers in the background.

Three women standing on the beach during sunset, smiling, with their feet in shallow water.

Two young boys in checked shirts and tan shorts walking hand in hand along the shoreline at the beach, with waves in the background and the sky above.

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A family walking on the beach holding hands, with a young child in the middle. The child is smiling and barefoot, with the ocean and sky in the background.

My Approach

Three young girls holding hands and running on a beach, smiling and enjoying the moment.

I’ll create a mix of expertly lit classic portraits and candid moments that help capture your relationship.

Relaxed Sessions

A woman in a long white dress standing on a rock on the beach during sunset, with dark clouds in the sky and the ocean waves crashing behind her.

The beautiful beaches of San Diego make for the perfect backdrop for your portrait session.

Stunning Settings

A cozy living room with a fireplace, beige sofas with blue and patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table with flowers and candles, built-in bookshelves with decorative items, and a large family portrait above the fireplace showing a family walking on the beach at sunset.

Beautiful Products

Heirloom quality wall portraits, collages, albums and digital files help create lasting memories.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An absolute master of his craft."

"Dave knows every detail to look for, whether it's lighting, posing, or bringing out your smile. He made everyone in my family feel comfortable during our session together." — David Novick

Four young boys in light blue polo shirts and khaki shorts holding hands and running along the shoreline of a beach during sunset, smiling and appearing joyful.

A family of four walking hand in hand on the beach at sunset, with cloudy sky and ocean in the background.

Meet Your Photographer, Dave

20 years+ of professional photography experience that thousands of families trust.

A man with a beard, wearing sunglasses, a black hat, a gray shirt, a black vest, red pants, and black shoes, pointing at the camera while standing on a rocky beach near the ocean with a pier in the background.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An incredible photographer and an even better human being."

"Dave showed such genuine kindness and patience with our daughter, never rushing us and making sure she felt comfortable every step of the way. We cannot recommend him highly enough!"

— Erin Gray

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Made the entire experience feel easy and relaxed."

"We did a family beach session in San Diego and Dave captured the most beautiful, genuine moments and expressions that truly reflect our family. We will treasure them forever."

— Stephanie Berry

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Portraits truly last a lifetime."

"Dave has done three sessions for our children and pets. Our photographs were even used for advertisements because of the quality and scenic views captured! He has a talent that is undeniable."

— June Loveless