Montage Resort Family photo ideas

The Scott Family | Laguna Beach Pregnancy Announcement | Tanner, Maddie & Bo + One More On The Way | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Scott Family | Montage Laguna Beach Pregnancy Announcement | Tanner, Maddie & Bo + One More On The Way | Cori Kleckner Photography

Visiting the California coast with their sweet boy, Bo, the Scott family chose Montage Laguna Beach for their family session while spending time in Newport Beach, wanting to document this season together as they prepare to welcome another baby into the family. The cloudy coastal morning paired with the dramatic cliffs and layered textures of Laguna Beach created the dreamiest backdrop, giving the entire session a soft, timeless feel that Montage always photographs so beautifully with. Tanner and Maddie fully leaned into the slower pace of the morning with Bo, allowing space for genuine moments to unfold naturally along the shoreline and pathways overlooking the ocean. Montage Laguna Beach is always one of my favorite locations for family sessions because of the variety it offers from the coastal architecture and cliffside views to the textured beach below, all within one location.

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

Montage Laguna Beach Maternity Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography| Laguna Beach Photographer

The Chu Family | Montage Laguna Beach Maternity Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography| Laguna Beach Photographer

This Montage Laguna Beach maternity session was captured on a soft, overcast coastal day and honestly, overcast at Montage is gorgeous because it makes everything feel soft and creamy, and you can actually see the full Laguna Beach coastline and backdrop without harsh contrast. As an Orange County family photographer and Laguna Beach maternity photographer, I love days like this because the muted skies create timeless skin tones while keeping the cliffs, shoreline, and iconic scenery of the Montage Resort Laguna Beach beautifully visible. With mom expecting and her two boys close by, this session felt natural, intimate, and effortlessly coastal , the kind of imagery families hope for when planning Laguna Beach family photos in Orange County.

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

The Hite Family | Laguna Beach Family Photos | Laguna Beach Family Photographer | Montage Laguna Beach CA | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Hite Family | Laguna Beach Family Photos | Laguna Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Montage Laguna Beach CA

It’s always a joy to photograph the Hite family, and this Laguna Beach session was no exception. With the beautiful ocean as our backdrop and a calm overcast day, the setting was perfect for capturing their love and connection. The Hites’ playful, warm energy shines through in each photo, as they enjoy the beach with their little ones. Laguna Beach truly offers some of the most stunning settings for family photography, and the soft light of the day only added to the natural beauty of this session.

As an Orange County family photographer, I’ve had the privilege of documenting many special moments, and I love how beach sessions like this one allow families to feel relaxed and natural in their environment. The Hite family’s session perfectly reflects why I adore being a Laguna Beach family photographer. From the little moments of laughter to the sweet, quiet moments of love, it’s such an honor to freeze these fleeting times in time.

If you’re looking for a family photographer in Laguna Beach or anywhere in Orange County, I’d love to help you capture your family’s memories. Whether it’s a playful session on the sand or a more intimate in-home session, each moment tells a unique story. Let’s capture these beautiful milestones together with natural, timeless photography that you and your family can cherish for years to come.

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

 

Extended Family Session | The Multi-Generation Family Portrait | The Lee Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Laguna Beach Extended Family Session | Cori Kleckner Photography

Extended Family Session | The Multi-Generation Family Portrait | The Lee Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Laguna Beach Montage Resort Extended Family Session | Cori Kleckner Photography

 

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

The Hay Family | L Laguna Beach Family Session | Laguna Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County Family Photographer

The Hay Family | L Laguna Beach Family Session | Laguna Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County Family Photographer

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

The McClure Family | Montage Laguna Beach Family Session | Laguna Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County Family Photographer |

The McClure Family | Montage Laguna Beach Family Session | Laguna Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County Family Photographer |

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

The Barron’s Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Montage Laguna Family Photos

The Barron’s Family | Orange County Family Photographer | Montage Laguna Family Photos

A few of my recent clients have asked me , “Does the time of day you shoot at the beach make that much of a difference?”

Heres my answer : The golden hour occurs from about half an hour before, until about an hour after sunrise in the morning, and then an hour before sunset, to about 20 to 30 minutes after the sun has gone down in the evening. When you shoot in this soft light the light is golden in colour and often changes colour from yellow, to orange to magenta. 
-The light is soft, i.e. no major contrast such as hard shadows and very bright highlights. 
-Colors are more exaggerated, the color of the light is far more emphasized, much more oranges, reds and magentas are visible in the scene.
It is for these reasons that photographers choose to shoot in the early morning or early evening, these times produce the most dramatic images.

Many of us were taught to shoot under bright sunlight, in the middle of the day, with the sun behind us. Sure, that can work, but you won’t get dramatic results every time, in many cases, your images will look very average. This is because light is harsh at this time of day.

So to many of you who are wondering, yes, the time of day can make a HUGE difference in the outcome of your photos.