Doheny State Beach Camping Photographer – RV & Beach Session

FAMILY CAMPING MEMORIES AT DOHENY STATE BEACH

Close up shot of a Sublime T-shirt with sunglasses hanging off of it.
Happy family enjoying a sunny day at Doheny State Beach, California. Mother and daughter share a moment on their RV steps.

Camping is about slowing down and connecting without distractions. Whether you are in an RV, a tent, or a vintage Airstream, Doheny State Beach offers one of the best beachfront campgrounds in California. My goal with camping sessions is to document the real, unposed fun of your trip—scooters on the pavement, coffee by the fire, and playing fetch on the beach—so you can put your phone away and actually be in the memories.

Young girl enjoying a sunny day riding her scooter through the Doheny State Beach campground.

Why Camping Sessions Create the Best Memories

RELAXED ON YOUR TURF

Kids are happiest when they are in their own element. Shooting right at your campsite means they can ride their bikes, play with their toys, and run around without the pressure of "behaving" for a formal portrait. It captures the authentic joy of their childhood vacations.

Woman in a chair sharing a laugh with her dad in the doorway of their RV at Doheny State Beach campground.
Woman with outstretched arms laughing with her husband and daughter inside an RV in Dana Point.
6 year old girl in red shirt walking towards a family campsite on Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California.
Close-up of a woman with sunglasses sipping a beverage from a red cup on a sunny beach.
Happy couple enjoying a carefree moment inside their RV at Doheny State Beach.
Close-up of a smiling senior man with his wife's hands on his shoulders, sharing a moment of laughter inside their RV.
Smiling woman pouring red wine into a cup inside an RV parked at Doheny State Beach, California.
Older couple hugging inside their RV.
A girl playing with her dog at the beach in Dana Point.
Happy Border Collie dog waiting to play fetch on a sunny beach.
A 6-year-old girl throws a yellow frisbee for her dog to chase on a sunny beach.

DOG-FRIENDLY & EASY

Doheny State Beach is one of the most dog-friendly spots in Dana Point. Since your pup is likely camping with you, including them in the photos is effortless. We can capture them lounging by the RV or playing fetch on the beach (where permitted), making the family portrait truly complete.

Close-up portrait of a young girl with windblown blonde hair on a sunny beach.
Close up shot of hands passing rocks.
Stylish woman with hoop earrings smiling in a beach portrait.
Scenic view of the campground at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California, with the US flag flying in the background.
Close-up of long, dark eyelashes on a woman at the beach.
Woman with curly hair enjoying a drink at Doheny State Beach campground.

NO TRAVEL STRESS

You are already on vacation—you shouldn't have to drive to a photo shoot. I come directly to your campsite at Doheny. We can shoot the "camp life" candid moments first, then walk a few steps to the water for golden hour portraits. It’s the easiest photo session you’ll ever book.

6-year-old girl sits on her mother's lap, smiling, at a campsite in Doheny State Beach, California.
6 year old girl hanging off an RV with US Flag waving in the background.
Portrait of a woman with green eyes and hoop earrings smiling at sunset.
Mother and daughter laughing and playing in the sand at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California.
Doheny State Beach family photography: Mother and daughter share a tender moment on the California coast.

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Two siblings laughing and hiding behind a hammock on a wooden deck during a relaxed family session at Capistrano Beach.

WEINGARTEN FAMILY

CAPISTRANO BEACH

Two teenage sisters sitting on rocks and smiling during a foggy morning family photography session on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach.

COONEY FAMILY

BALBOA PENINSULA

A family with teenagers sitting together on a modern outdoor patio during a lifestyle photography session on Lido Island in Newport Beach.

MALIS FAMILY

LIDO ISLE

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, that’s the best part! I come directly to your campsite. We typically start with candid photos around the RV or tent, then take a short walk to the day-use area or the water’s edge for sunset portraits. No car seats or traffic required.

  • Yes! Doheny State Beach campgrounds are dog-friendly (on leash). While dogs aren't allowed on the actual sand of the main beach, the campsite and the grassy picnic areas are perfect for including them. We usually shoot the "whole family + dog" photos at your site first.

  • Don't worry about it. Camping is supposed to look lived-in! I focus on the connection between your family, not the cooler or the stack of firewood in the background. If something is really distracting, I'll find angles that frame it out, but generally, the gear adds to the story.

  • The best camping photos happen when you are doing something. Plan to roast s'mores, ride bikes, play a card game at the picnic table, or just hang out in the back of the SUV. These activities give you something to do with your hands and keep the kids happy.

  • Absolutely. I cover all the local coastal campgrounds, including San Clemente State Beach and Crystal Cove (Moro Campground). If you are camping anywhere along the Orange County coast, I can meet you there.