Nostalgic Backyard Family Session with Chickens | Orange County Lifestyle Photographer | Michelle+Landon+Liam | Lifestyle Session with Chickens and Baby Chicks | Cori Kleckner Photography

Nostalgic Backyard Family Session with Chickens | Orange County Lifestyle Photographer | Michelle+Landon+Liam | Lifestyle Session with Chickens and Baby Chicks | Cori Kleckner Photography

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I’ve had the honor of photographing both of these boys since they were newborns, and watching them grow, watching the way they move through their world now, feels like flipping through the pages of a story I’ve been lucky enough to document from the beginning.

We let the morning unfold outdoors in their yard, under trees, alongside free-roaming chickens and laughter. Liam rode his little John Deere tractor like a pro, scooping up baby chicks and hauling them around like old friends. Landon climbed trees barefoot, wild and free, with that kind of ease that only childhood allows.

We photographed the baby chicks separately, since they were still too little to safely be around the older hens.

The vision for this session was rooted in nostalgia. I drew inspiration from vintage motherhood imagery, something timeless, like 1940s farm life but modernized in a soft, documentary way. Michelle wore a classic Doen blouse. Liam in denim Zara overalls and, not to be dramatic, but I’m pretty sure Zara Kids owes him a check. Somebody call them. He’s ready.

Climbing trees, chasing chickens, barefoot in the grass—this is the kind of childhood I love to photograph. The kind that doesn’t need posing or prompts. The kind that exists whether I’m there or not.

Why these sessions matter: legacy, honest childhood, storytelling that lives on long after the perfect poses fade.

This is the work I want to make more space for.

The kind that’s quiet.

The kind that holds.

The kind that says, this is what our life looked like.

Warning: I will be oversharing this session unapologetically.

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CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Orange County In-home Lifestyle Newborn Session with The Pontius Family | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Newborn Photographer

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Orange County In-home Lifestyle Newborn Session with The Pontius Family | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Newborn Photographer

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Orange County Family Photographer | Documenting the Pontius Family’s Beautiful Journey

As an Orange County family photographer specializing in newborn and maternity photography, one of the greatest joys of my job is documenting the evolving stories of families over the years. The Pontius family holds a special place in my heart, and this latest session was no exception as we celebrated the arrival of their third baby.

There’s something so magical about capturing a family in their home. A home isn’t just a structure—it’s the heartbeat of a family’s story. It’s where milestones are reached, love grows stronger, and memories are created. With three children now filling their space with laughter, curiosity, and love, the Pontius family’s home radiated warmth and togetherness.

Why In-Home Sessions Are So Meaningful

The home is more than a backdrop; it’s the setting where memories unfold.

This past week has brought sobering thoughts as devastating fires swept through parts of Los Angeles. My heart is heavy, wondering if some of the cherished homes I’ve photographed may now be lost. It’s a poignant reminder of how fleeting life and spaces can be. Homes hold the stories of our lives—spaces where so much love has grown, and it’s a privilege to be able to capture these moments before they pass.

The Beauty of Preserving Family Stories

The Pontius family’s session was full of heartfelt moments: the way the boys marveled at their new baby sibling, the laughter they shared playing basketball in the backyard, and the quiet connection they felt as they cuddled together in the living room. Every corner of their home tells a story—stories of late-night feedings, playful chaos, and the love that binds them.

For families in Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego, these in-home sessions provide a unique way to capture authentic moments. Whether you’re welcoming a newborn, celebrating a milestone, or simply wanting to preserve this chapter of your life, these photos serve as a reminder of the beauty within your walls.

As a family photographer serving Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego, I aim to preserve these fleeting moments for families to cherish forever. If you’re searching for an Orange County newborn photographer, Los Angeles maternity photographer, or San Diego family photographer, I’d love to help you tell your family’s story.

To the Pontius family: Thank you for trusting me to capture your story once again. Watching your family grow over the years has been a true honor.

If you’re ready to document your family’s unique story in your home, don’t wait. The fleeting nature of these moments is why I’m so passionate about what I do. Let’s create timeless photos that preserve the heart of your home and the people you love most.

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CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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•	Orange County family photographer

	•	Los Angeles family photographer

	•	San Diego family photographer

	•	Orange County newborn photographer

	•	Los Angeles maternity photographer

	•	In-home family photography sessions

	•	Southern California family photography

	•	Documenting family milestones

	•	Lifestyle photography Orange County

The Hart Family | Newport Beach Newborn Photography | Newport Beach In-Home Newborn Session | Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County Newborn Photography

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Cori Kleckner Photography specializes in family , maternity and newborn photography in the Orange County and surrounding areas!

Orange County Newborn Photographer | OC Newborn Session | The Schweiss Family Session

Orange County Newborn Photographer | OC Newborn Session

The Schweiss Family Session

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CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Being an Orange County Family Photographer is a dream guys! Their is seriously nothing I was more destined to do . I love capturing these first moments for families and everyday I am so grateful that you choose me to document it for you! Their is such an over-abundance of joy when a baby arrives , it's always important for me to help you to remember these precious (and sleep depriving ;) moments that can be so fleeting! When a family invites me into their home, I aim to capture that effortless raw everyday beauty . I love to step back and ask parents to just stare at their little munchkins features, let the baby move, yawn, and stretch.  Babies have wonderful, perfect, sweet movements, so I do not stress over having the perfect pose in every frame. If theirs an older sibling in the session, tickling is a must! Play airplane with them, let them include their favorite toy, talk with them about their little sibling, whether it be "Can you find your sisters nose?" or "Lets give love to the baby!"  Remember, lifestyle photography is about capturing moments, not poses. That’s pretty much the best part – you don’t have to stress about making everything perfect – you just want to get your newborn an griwing family on camera, so you have photos to remember them by.

Crystal Cove Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer

Crystal Cove Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

Romantic Crystal Cove Anniversary Session | Leilani + Shane

Romantic Crystal Cove Anniversary Session

The Haileys

Leilani & Shane contacted me for an anniversary session to commemorate the 7 years they’ve spent together as husband & wife . These two have had their share of struggles with Shane having been in the military so early on in their marriage and Leilani often home awaiting for his deployment to end so that they could be in each others arms again.  Despite the distance, these two stayed strong and wrote letters back and forth constantly. We wanted to find a way to incorporate this very unique part of their story into their session, so we thought what better way then to bring all the letters he wrote to her on his deployments, with us to our session? This added a touch of intimacy and reminded them of the strong connection they share. We started at Crystal Cove State Park with open dirt paths to really connect to the nature around us  and then walked down toward the beach to get those gorgeous cliff views. These two cuddled under the sunset  with cliff views overlooking the ocean, wine glasses to toast the 7 years of marriage they’ve  shared and a cake to celebrate too. It was such a beautiful moment to witness as their friend + photographer.. Sometimes I would step back from the camera and just soak up their joyful presence. Their love could honestly light up a room.

I am truly honored they chose me to capture this incredible love they share, 7 years later.

PS: Wondering about the dress she’s wearing and where it’s from? This gorgeous fall colored dress is the Sienna Maxi Dress by  For Love & Lemons. It can be found at Free People or directly from them by clicking here.