At the Beach, Family Photography, In home

How to make the most of your summer family photos on a hot day

Don’t let Hot Days get in the way of your Summer Family Photos.

There are many options in Sunny SoCal to take advantage of in summer!

Imagine capturing timeless moments of a vibrant family, basking in the warmth of a scorching summer day. These photographs encapsulate the pure joy and infectious laughter as they frolic by the pool or splash around at the beach.

Because if you can’t beat the heat, why not join it?

Here’s some tips and locations on how to make the most of your photo shoot on a hot day:

Summer Family Photos | Family Fun by the Pool

Poolside: There’s nothing quite like spending a delightful summer day with your loved ones by the cool and refreshing pool. If your family spends summers poolside, why not capture you family photos in your element? Plus, the kids will love it. Grab your sunscreen and prepare for a day filled with laughter, splashes and joy by the poolside oasis.

Summer Family Photos | Summer Beach Day

Beach Day: A memorable and joyful summer day awaits you as you plan a picture-perfect beach outing in the charming coastal town of Laguna Beach. Immerse yourselves in the sound of crashing waves, golden sand between your toes, and the sea breeze kissing your skin. Capture priceless moments in your summer family photos as you bask in the sun, build sandcastles and splash around in the waves.

Summer Family Photos | A Golden Hour Family Picnic

Picnic: After the sun has settled down, seat your family on a cozy blanket spread out and have a picnic. Imagine your family photos with a sunset and blooming flowers in the background. Bring some snacks for the little ones and imagine adorable photos of melting popsicles in their hands (we’ll save that for last!) and other tasty treats.

Summer Family Photos | Air Conditioned Bliss

Stay inside: Where does your family escape to when it’s too hot to go outside? Maybe it’s the movie theaters, playing a board game at home or doing some crafts. If you don’t want to face the heat during your summer family photo session, let’s go inside and have some fun instead. Think of eating popcorn while watching a movie together, getting competitive over your favorite game, or getting creative while making a piece of art together.

Don’t let the summer heat get in the way of booking your family photo session, instead take advantage of it! Follow us on Instagram at @blueskysstudio, on Facebook at facebook.com/blueskysstudio, and follow along for more photography tips and tricks by signing up for our newsletter below.

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At the Beach, Senior Photography, Travel Photography

Plan Your Perfect High School Senior Photo Shoot on Tablerock Beach

Plan your perfect High School Senior Photo Shoot on Tablerock Beach in Laguna Beach.

Are you planning a perfect destination high school senior portraits session in Laguna Beach?

Are you ready to capture unforgettable memories of your high school senior year? Look no further than the stunning Tablerock beach in Laguna Beach! With its picturesque views, golden sand, and breathtaking sunsets, it’s the perfect location for your senior photo shoot. Let the natural beauty of this coastal paradise serve as the backdrop for your most cherished moments. Get ready to strike a pose and let your personality shine as you create lifelong memories in this spectacular setting. Whether you are a local Orange County senior or you want to plan a destination senior photo shoot, Tablerock beach is an ideal location. Your senior photos will truly be a reflection of who you are and all that you’ve accomplished during your high school journey. So gather your friends, choose your favorite outfits, and get ready to have a blast capturing those picture-perfect moments at Tablerock beach in Laguna Beach!

Here are some important things to consider when planning your perfect High School Senior Photo Shoot on Tablerock Beach in Laguna Beach

Choosing the right photographer for your senior beach session.

When it comes to beach photography, the challenge lies in dealing with strong backlighting and harsh reflections. But fear not! We know just how to navigate these obstacles and create stunning images that truly capture the essence of your senior photography session. At Blue Sky’s Studio, we use professional lighting equipment, reflectors and scrims to enhance our images and create the perfect portrait in every lighting condition.

Picking the Best Time of Day: Plan your perfect High School Senior Photo Shoot on Tablerock Beach in Laguna Beach at Golden Hour

The Golden Hour, that magical time just after sunrise or before sunset, is renowned for its soft, warm light that adds a touch of ethereal beauty to your photographs. Why do we encourage you to book your beach session during the golden hour? First, we want you to be able to open your eyes wide and not squint during your session. It is much easier to open your eyes in soft lighting. Second, golden hour lighting produces smooth even skin tones. And finally, the beach in the early morning and late afternoon is far less crowded. This means no crowds in the background of your portraits.

What to wear when planning your perfect high school senior photoshoot on Tablerock beach?

It’s time to capture those memorable moments and create stunning senior portraits that will last a lifetime. But wait, what should you wear? Don’t worry, we’re here to help you choose the perfect outfits that will make you shine in every frame.

When it comes to beach shoots, comfort and style go hand in hand. Opt for lightweight fabrics like cotton or linen that will keep you cool under the sun. Flowy maxi dresses or skirts paired with a cute crop top are always a great choice for a boho-inspired look. For a more casual vibe, try denim shorts with a colorful off-shoulder top.

Don’t forget about accessories! A floppy hat, sunglasses, and statement jewelry can add that extra touch of personality to your ensemble. And of course, let’s not forget about footwear – sandals or wedges are ideal for walking on the sandy shores.

Remember to consider the color palette of your outfits as well. Soft pastels or vibrant tropical prints can complement the beach backdrop beautifully. Coordinate with your friends if you’re planning a group shoot and aim for a cohesive look without being too matchy-matchy.

Lastly, be true to yourself and choose outfits that make you feel confident and comfortable. After all, these photos are all about capturing your unique personality during this special time in your life.

So go ahead and have fun selecting your outfits for the high senior Tablerock Beach photo shoot! Get ready to create memories that will make everyone say “Wow!”

Highlight Tablerock Senior Portrait session with McKenna

Now you know where to book your session, the time of day for your session and what to wear for your session. Here is a the gorgeous Mckenna (named after the beach in Hawaii) who came all the way from Michigan for her Laguna Beach senior photography session! To see a guy session at Tablerock click here.

We would love to book your senior session. Feel free to reach out to us at 949-510-3862

Best Clothing Color Schemes for Stunning Outdoor family Portraits

Wondering what to Wear for your Outdoor Family Photos?

We’ve got you covered with clothing color schemes for each of the popular locations in Orange County.

Make sure you have right color outfits to go with the scenery at your session!

Do you want to find out what to wear for your outdoor family photos? Your outdoor family photo session is coming up and you’re going through your mental checklist: get haircuts, wax those eyebrows, pick the outfits.

In your outdoor family photos, I recommend picking two to three colors and coordinating everyone’s outfits around that color scheme. For example, navy and cream with a pop of gold.

Think of your location when it comes to color schemes for your photography wardrobe:

What to wear to a family session | Classic Neutrals

The Classic Neutrals: There is timeless elegance with neutrals and earthy tones. Think of beiges or cremes – these colors look great in open fields, such as Laguna Canyon, San Juan Open Spaces, Alta Laguna Park and Mission San Juan Capistrano.

What to Wear to a Family Photo shoot | For bold and vibrant clothing

Bold & Vibrant: This is for our fashionistas! Stand out with bright and bold colors that pop – just be careful to avoid clashing colors in group photos. This color scheme works great in an urban environment to show off your style. The best locations in Orange County for these types of sessions include The Lab, The Camp, Downtown Laguna Beach, Orange Circle, Los Rios Historic District, Newport Fun Zone and the Santa Ana Arts District.

What to Wear to an Outdoor family session | Pastel Perfection

Pastel Perfection: Use oft and dreamy pastel hues to create a whimsical atmosphere. These color schemes will look great during a sunset at the beach, San Juan Capistrano in the flower fields, Laguna Niguel Botanical Gardens, or Sherman Gardens in Corona Del Mar.

What to Wear to a family shoot | Mixing and matching patterns

Mixing Patterns: Embrace creativity with playful patterns that complement each other. You can add hints of polka dots to a tie, or a hair bow, or even socks. There’s many fun ways to harmonize styles and patterns to each of your family members. These looks are best at the beach, an urban area or in a field.

What to Wear to a Family Session | Cool Blues and Greens

Cool Blues & Greens: Cool tones create a serene and calming effect. These dreamy images can help promote a sense of calm and well-being, which will not only look great for your memories but also on the walls of your home. Great destinations for these include the beach, Newport Back Bay, Balboa Island, and the Newport Beach Pier.

What’s your favorite color scheme or style? Let us know! Follow us on Instagram at @blueskysstudio, on Facebook at facebook.com/blueskysstudio, and follow along for more photography tips and tricks by signing up for our newsletter below.

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At the Beach, Family Photography

Orange County Family Photographer | When you look back in 20 years, what will be the most valuable thing you own.

Why should you book your Orange County Family portraits now?

At this time of year when your schedule is overflowing with activities, the last thing you may want to schedule is your OC family portrait session. Yes, you want gorgeous images of your children for gifts and for your holiday card, but the thought of getting everything together, let alone fitting the session into your schedule may seem daunting.

I want to challenge you to slow down and ask yourself, when I look back in 20 years, what will be the most valuable thing I own? When your children look for pictures of you, what will they find? When they think about family experiences and memories, will there be beautiful portraits filled with laughter, love and lots of silliness? Exist in photographs for your children, for yourself, and for the people who love you.

Listen, I get really busy as the holiday season approaches. For me, as a portrait photographer, it was always really tough to get my kids together and schedule my own photography session during my busiest time of year. But I made a promise to my family, that I would create a beautiful family album to give to my husband, every year of my kids’ childhoods. Now that they are grown and in college, the first thing they gravitate to when they are home for the holidays with their friends, are the family albums. They laugh at the outfits, at how silly they acted, the naked butt cheeks when they were babies, and they just enjoy looking back over our family history.

Take the time to capture your family annually and make sure you incorporate a place, an outfit or a special prop that helps to capture your own family’s story year after year. Incorporate your kids favorite toy or activity to make sure you look back on those images and they create stories and history for you and your kids. And then pull it all together with a beautiful wall display, a custom designed album or framed gift prints for your home.

We still have a limited number of sessions available through the end of the year. I would love to tell your story!

Click here to book your session. Here are a few more image from this adorable session.

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Blue Sky’s Studio is a family, high School senior and branding photography studio that specializes in magazine quality photography in Orange County, California. Kristin loves photographing Orange County families, high School seniors and Orange County businesses including corporate headshots. To schedule a session with Blue Sky’s Studio, in Laguna Beach or other Orange County surrounding areas, you can send an email to Kristin@blueskysstudio.com. We are now booking for the Fall Portrait session 2020. We are taking special precautions because of Covid-19 to ensure that you are safe and healthy.

Blue Sky’s Studio specializes in photographing on location in the following areas, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Newport Coast, Newport Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Coto De Caza, Dana Point, The Ritz Carlton, The Montage Resort, the Surf and Sand resort and the Monarch Beach Resort.

At the Beach, Senior Photography, Uncategorized

Table Rock Beach High School Senior Guys session

High School Senior guy portraits at Table Rock Beach

I am often ask why I love photographing high school seniors at Table Rock beach, especially the guys. This Laguna Beach destination not only has a beautiful sandy beach, but also lots of rock formations to give more interest to the portraits. There are patches of flowers and green as well as a cave with a burnt black background. This beach is as close as your high school senior portrait session will get to both a beach and an urban environment.

For Stephen’s session he decided to mix up a casual look, with a more formal look at the beach. In order to make the suit feel authentic, we loosen his tie and untucked his shirt. Of course we also incorporated a lot of UCLA gear. Here are a few of my favorites from the session. Enjoy!

We are now taking booking for the class of 2021 through the end of the year. We have a very limited number of spots available because of the holidays. To book your session call 949.510.3862 or email me at kristin@blueskysstudio.com.

Blue Sky’s Studio is a family, high School senior and branding photography studio that specializes in magazine quality photography in Orange County, California. Kristin loves photographing Orange County families, high School seniors and Orange County businesses including corporate headshots. To schedule a session with Blue Sky’s Studio, in Laguna Beach or other Orange County surrounding areas, you can send an email to Kristin@blueskysstudio.com. We are now booking for the Fall Portrait session 2020. We are taking special precautions because of Covid-19 to ensure that you are safe and healthy.