Family Photographer in San Diego
San Diego Family Photographer
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I am a newborn, maternity, and family photographer based in San Diego, California. The secret recipe to my family artwork is natural light, beautiful pastel colors, and candid emotions. It is an honor to be your personal storyteller and I cannot wait to share all the meaningful connections on my blog.
I'm SARAH Nguyen
Even though we’re blessed with mild weather for most of the year, there’s just something about spring in Southern California that gets me excited. The soft breezes, blooming flowers, and sun put me in a mood to explore our gorgeous state!
As a San Diego family photographer, I love booking outdoor sessions that celebrate the beauty of this season. One of my favorite parts about this job is scouting out locations for perfect family photo sessions in Southern California.
As I’ve explored, I’ve come across some amazing outdoor activities in and around San Diego that are fun for the entire family. Whether you’re a mom of little ones looking for a place to let your toddlers run around, a family hoping for a weekend activity that will keep everyone happy, or a couple in need of a springtime date away from the kids, this list has something for you!
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Open annually from March 1st to mid-May, The Flower Fields boasts 55-acres of gorgeous blooming ranunculus flowers. With various other floral arrangements, green-houses, and fun seating spread around and across the fields, this outing feels like stepping into a magical garden in Carlsbad. Throughout the spring months, their calendar is booked with activities and events for the whole family, from flower-crown workshops to tea in the garden. Bring your little ones to run between the rows of rainbow-hued flowers, or take a stroll with your partner for the perfect afternoon date! Tickets can be purchased online.
This critically acclaimed circus is open March 15-April 8, 2024 at the Mission Valley Mall in San Diego, CA. With affordable tickets, talented and breathtaking performances, and food and drink available for purchase, this show has a little something for everyone. I love that the two-hour performance is doable for little kids’ attention-spans, but the acts themselves are impressive for any age-group. Circus Vargus has a unique theme every year, meaning it can easily become one of your family’s favorite San Diego traditions.
As a fine art family photographer in San Diego, the strawberry picking experience creates the kinds of memories I love to capture. Whether you’re going for those adorable photos of your little ones exploring a strawberry patch for the first time, or you’re hoping to stock up on fresh, family-grown strawberries, this is such a sweet and timeless Southern California experience. I recommend the Carlsbad Strawberry Company, family operated for four generations, with 25-acres of strawberries to choose from. Get there early to skip the long lines and enjoy their petting zoo (with sheep, goats, and adorable rabbits!) later in the spring. Strawberry season usually runs from February to July.
Another beautiful location, the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in Balboa Park also offers an educational experience about Japanese culture. As a traditional Japanese garden, it showcases an array of gorgeous blooms in the spring and summer. The cherry blossoms are some of my favorites, reaching their peak blooms in March and April. Take a stroll through their permanent exhibits, which include a bonsai garden and Japanese artifacts. Little ones will be enamored with their brightly colored and diverse koi collection!
Sometimes you just need an easy, fun, and free spot to entertain the kids. Olympus Park in Encinitas is way more fun than your average playground, with a zipline, mega-tube slide, and grassy hill to “sled” down. This is a great playground for slightly older kiddos (5 and up) who enjoy rope climbing, but there are baby swings and smaller slides for toddlers. Another awesome feature? A “reflexology path” with stones of different shapes and sizes to walk on. If there’s one thing kids love, it’s an excuse to walk around barefoot, right? There’s also an enclosed dog park, a skate park, basketball court, and plenty of picnic tables for that inevitable park snack.
These are just a few family-friendly outdoor activities in San Diego that I love recommending as a family photographer! Do you know of any hidden gems in Southern California that are fun for the whole family? Let me know in the comments, and happy spring!
Sarah is a San Diego Family Photographer and specializes in a portrait experience that focuses on finding the natural light to achieve her light and airy style. Her portrait experience is very thorough with a selection of beautiful dresses in a variety of sizes for moms to wear. Professional hair and make-up for moms is an additional add-on for those who need help from professionals to look extra glam and flawless. Sarah also offers an array of heirloom albums, museum-grade frames, and fine art prints. Her goal is to help you make it happen and make it extra meaningful by getting those images printed.
Interested in more than one session to document your entire motherhood journey or family milestone? Sarah offers a special membership, which includes discounts and priority booking. You are more than welcome to reach out to Sarah for more details or even DM her on Instagram @sarahs_photobooklet. She will be so happy to answer your questions and help you figure out what’s best for you.
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