How to get a Photo Permit in Laguna Beach. This permit is required for professional photography for non commercial use.

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8 simple wardrobe ideas that work for family portraits. When you plan ahead it takes the stress out of getting the kids together for photos.

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Looking for the best portrait locations for your family in Orange County? Check out our guide top 10 outdoor family portrait locations with detailed info.

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Mini sessions in Orange County are a great way to update family portraits. Perfect for busy families. Minis are offered a few times a year. Learn more today.

Take a look at an OC family portrait experience with Christopher Todd Studios. This behind-the-scenes video is a great way to see what a real family session looks like.

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7 Reasons To Get Your Family Photographed Every Year Family Portraits Bring You Back In Time If you are like most people you love looking at photos of your family because it brings you back to that time when your kids were so little, or a celebration of a milestone in your family's history. There are actually way more than 7 reasons why you should get your family photographed every year, but I have picked the most important. Most of us could agree time goes by too fast, and what we really want is to have all the memories of the special moments recorded forever. Feeling overwhelmed about the planning process? Check out our family photography page. We all get busy and caught up in the day-to-day grind. You know there is truth behind the saying "time flies" and "kids grow up in the blink of an eye." "I'm so happy I never took the time to document the growth of my family", said nobody ever. Don't look back and regret not taking action because you did not have time, your hair was the wrong color, or you were too busy with work.

Huntington Central Park Family Portraits Huntington Central Park family portraits are perfect for all ages. I like to photograph young families in Central Park because I can keep kids' attention engaged as we explore different spots around the park. Learn about our favorite tricks to get your kids to cooperate during a portrait session.

Everything You Need To Know To Prepare For Your Family Portraits When you hire Christopher Todd Studios you get more than just a portrait session. You get an experience. Our easy 3 step process for planning your family portraits ensures success. My goal with each family is not only to create incredible photographs, but make the entire experience easy, and fun for everyone involved.  Speaking of fun for your family. If you haven't already seen our Facebook group FAMILY DAY ADVENTURES OC please join to get updates with local fun things to do with your family in Orange County.

TeWinkle Park Costa Mesa Family Portraits TeWinkle park family portraits tend to have an alpine feel. This 49-acre park in Costa Mesa is perfect for families who are looking for a mountain look without having to drive 2 hours to Big Bear. Here you will find tall pine trees throughout the park, a large lake with a running fountain, and a hillside with giant boulders. Why It's Great We especially love taking family photos here because we can take candids of the kids climbing the boulders, chasing the giant geese, and posing at the bridge over the lake. I think I just gave away all my secrets to photographing here. This Costa Mesa park has a great loop trail for family portraits . I like to start our sessions with families at the boulders, then work our way up the hill, stopping at a few spots in the trees, en route to the waterfall, and finally, ending at the duck pond. TeWinkle is also an easy spot to find in central Orange County, located near the 405 & 55 freeways. Other great locations nearby are The OC MIX and The Newport Pier

Irvine Regional Park In Orange County’s first regional park. This 160 acre of historic recreational land includes a lake, the Orange County Zoo, bike paths, hiking trails, several picnic areas, boat rentals, bike rentals, and it's home to the famous Irvine Park Railroad. They also have pony rides. Their annual events include a pumpkin patch, Christmas Train, Easter Eggstravaganza, and Anniversary Celebration.