Laguna Beach Sunset Family Photos

This gorgeous gallery of Laguna Beach sunset family photos will give you all the family session inspiration you need for your own!

The Peterson family brought the perfect outfits to their session: a pretty mix of pale, light, and dark shades of blue. A blue color palette always looks great at the beach - you can’t go wrong! Click here for more family photo outfit inspiration!

Laguna Beach, a great spot for family photos in Orange County, is not only very popular with locals, but also with tourists. I actually get a ton of requests from families visiting from out of town to photograph them at the beach! They like to get family photos done before their vacation ends, and after a few days well-spent together at Disneyland. The beach has plenty to explore: caves, tide pools, and a ton of different beach spots!

Despite obviously being a gorgeous location, Laguna Beach (and other beaches in Orange County) can be really tough to photograph. They’re pretty strict on photography permits - most permits require you to get one 72 hours in advance, and the permit cost can range from $65-100. Other beaches that require permits for any photography include Montage Beach, Crescent Bay, Crystal Cove, Victoria Beach, and Shaws Cove - so be prepared for that if you want your family photos done at any of those locations! You’ll need to get a permit ahead of time to make sure you’re okay to shoot.

This particular family maternity session was very special to them. Not only is this beautiful mom expecting a new sweet baby, but she’s also a strong and brave cancer survivor! They’ve prayed for this baby and it came when they least expected it. I feel extremely blessed to know her story and her family, and I can’t wait to photograph a third newborn for their family!