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The Moore Family | Michelle + Ryan + Baby Landon Moore | Orange County Fields Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Session | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Moore Family | Michelle + Ryan + Baby Landon Moore | Orange County Fields Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography


Had the pleasure of capturing this gorgeous little family again, last time it was when this little guy had just made his debut to the world, now 6 months later. Isn’t he the cutest?! I never take for granted when clients return for another session with me, it’s always such an honor and compliment that they chose me again amongst all the other thousands of photogs in OC . For this open fields rolling hills family session, we roamed the area , played & cuddled. Their love was contagious, and I was soaking up the sun flare beaming between them as they connected.

We were also able to jump grandma in a few photos toward the end of the session, which is always a treat. You’ll never regret documenting the generations, its such a special thing.

 

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

The Siokra Family | Fine Art Family Photography | Huntington Beach Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Siokra Family | Fine Art Family Photography | Huntington Beach Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

 

The Siokra Family | Fine Art Family Photography | Huntington Beach Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

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

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


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

Alessia & Jeff Citro San Clemente Maternity Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Calafia State Beach San Clemente, CA Maternity Session

Alessia & Jeff Citro San Clemente Maternity Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Calafia State Beach San Clemente, CA Maternity Session

 

These two were a gem to photograph. When I had first arrived to their session, my settings on my camera felt different, and my camera was not focusing , it was shooting blurry shots so I knew it had something to do with calibration or focus. They were full of grace and understanding, and I could feel their trust in me as I problem solved . Even though on the inside I panicked, wondering if my camera was malfunctioning or broken perhaps- I then remembered I handed my camera to a guy at a wedding to jump in a photo this past weekend - and he changed my settings to manual focus 🤦🏽‍♀️😂 Long story short, I’ve had some tough days since my husband’s been gone for work for 6 months- juggling the business and my little ones at home alone, most days I feel like I’m running around like a chicken with its head cut off... but meeting clients who were patient/understanding showing me so much grace in a moment where things didn’t go as planned , made me feel so grateful, made me eager to capture magical shots for them as we connected with eachother even more during our session . Show some grace to someone you love today, I promise it will mean the world to them.

Also, how awesome is Calafia State beach in San Clemente with its diversity of scenery? Alessia & Jeff wanted a beach that offered different scenery for their maternity session aside from just the open sand, so we utilized the rocky boulder areas, lifeguard tower and walked down to the water at sunset. It was a gorgeous evening with that soft diffused light we photogs always love ;)


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

The Sanford Family | Newport Lido Marina Village Family Session | Urban Lifestyle Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Sanford Family | Kevin+ Moriah+ Kiana + Keegan | Newport Lido Marina Village | Urban Lifestyle Family Session | Orange County Family Photographer | Newport Beach Family Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

 

The Sanford Family wanted something different than just the beach this year for their family session so we brainstormed some ideas and decided The Newport Lido Marina Village would be a fun spot incorporating water + that light/airy aesthetic. I didn’t realize how much I would love shooting an urban lifestyle family session but this one was fun! This spot offers such a cool little dock area to hang, interactive activities for the kids, mural and monograms that inspire , and so many bright white spaces for photo opportunity.... literally what photog dreams are made of  (not even a sponsored post, just literally love this place) Also , just a tip if you stop by, you have to visit the Honor Coffee shop , the bessstt coffee and such a fun little vibe!


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

Sun Drenched Sunset Maternity Family Huntington State Beach Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | The Gipe Family

Sun Drenched Sunset Maternity Family Huntington State Beach Session | Orange County Maternity Photographer | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | The Gipe Family


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

Kelsey+Nick Schuchert Seaside Maternity Session | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Orange County Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Maternity Session

Kelsey+Nick Schuchert Seaside Maternity Session | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Orange County Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Newport Beach Maternity Session


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

Mandy+Mark+MJ+Baby Mitch | The Brown Family | Santa Monica Newborn Session | Orange County & Los Angeles Newborn Photographer | Newport Beach Newborn Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

Mandy+Mark+MJ+Baby Mitch | The Brown Family | Santa Monica Newborn Session | Orange County & Los Angeles Newborn Photographer | Newport Beach Newborn Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography


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


Kristin Dinsmore Family | Gilroy, CA |Newport Beach Family Photographer in-home Lifestyle Session| Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange      County in-home Family photos | Newport Beach Family Photos

Kristin Dinsmore Family Session | Gilroy, CA | Newport Beach Family Photographer in-home Lifestyle Session| Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County in-home Family photos | Newport Beach Family Photos 


When another photographer asks you to document their family , it’s a huge honor but when another photog says they also want to FLY you out to document their family - now that’s a whole other level. The Dinsmore family was a dream to photograph and their home was just epic with every corner full of light & love. I couldn’t wait to share more from this session with you guys but you know when you love something so much you savor it for as long as you can? Yep, thats how I feel about this session. I couldn’t possibly choose a favorite image from this family’s session because they all were my favorite. What makes this session so special? CONNECTION. Yep,  that’s gold for me as an artist. When clients relax, play and laugh , are themselves in front of the lens- it allows me to capture them authentically , all that make up who they are as a family. For this session we literally did the everyday stuff from piggy back rides in the kitchen , to coloring , to story time, cuddles, airplanes- you name it. This mamma had her own beautiful style and love for photography as well, being a photographer herself- so she invested time into the aesthetic of her session , into the vision , and she trusted me whole heartedly as her photographer which I felt deep within-and it allowed me to unleash my creativity + make magic. This session will forever be a favorite that I hold dear to my heart. In-home sessions are just so incredibly heartfelt to capture because it's where your love grows, it's where your babies grow up making memories with you, it's the space of sometimes nostalgia later in years- such a privilege documenting a family in this space. I know I’ve said it before, but in-home family lifestyle sessions are my JAM.

 

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

 

Orange County In-home Lifestyle Photographer , Newport Beach In-home Lifestyle Photographer

Orange County Maternity Photographer | Orange County Maternity Beach Session | Newport Beach Maternity Photos | Kelly Chao | Cori Kleckner Photography | Sunset Beach Maternity Photos

Orange County Maternity Photographer | Orange County Maternity Beach Session | Newport Beach Maternity Photographer | Kelly Chao Maternity Session | Cori Kleckner Photography | Sunset Beach Maternity Photos 

 

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

The Domenici Family | Orange County In-home Lifestyle Family Newborn Session | Orange County Newborn Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Domenici Family | Orange County In-home Lifestyle Family Newborn Session | Orange County Newborn Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Nursery Inspiration 

 

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


Newport Beach Maternity Session | Sunset Beach Maternity Photos | The Merills Maternity Session | Newport Beach, CA Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

Newport Beach Maternity Session | Sunset Beach Maternity Photos | The Merills Maternity Session | Newport Beach, CA Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

 

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