Planning a family trip to Ventura, CA? It is the perfect place to vacation but also to take advantage of some beautiful beach photos with a professional. Ventura has so many gorgeous beaches, great weather and a very chill overall vibe, Ventura CA is one of the top places in California to capture your family. There is nothing better than vacation photos in Ventura, California!

Below I have some details on what you can expect if you book a family photoshoot in Ventura, CA. We will talk about what to wear, how to prepare and what spots will be best for your family vacation photoshoot.

REASONS TO CHOOSE VENTURA TO BE THE LOCATION FOR YOUR NEXT FAMILY VACATION PHOTOS:

1) It is always so gorgeous-whether it is the golden hour beach session or an overcast day, it is all so beachy and beautiful for the photos you want to display in your home
2) Ventura has quieter beaches than those neighborhoods like Los Angeles. This makes it perfect for photos!
3) A lot of the beaches in Ventura have parks nearby to give you a variety of not only the sandy beach shots but some other landscapes as well- trees, mountains, grass etc.

Here is another gorgeous family session in Ventura, CA!

WHERE SHOULD WE TAKE FAMILY VACATION PHOTOS IN VENTURA?:

There are a number of spots that could be perfect for your family vacation photos in Ventura, below are a few that are our favorites!
1) Marina Park Beach– this is such a quaint beautiful beach that is ideal for photos
2) Channel Island Coast District– this is nice spot because there is a lot of grass and different paths for a variety of photos
3) Solimar State Beach– this Ventura beach location is seen in the photos throughout this blog- it is gorgeous and a dreamy place for those golden hour shots

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO OUR VACATION FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT IN VENTURA?:

1) Choose an outfit that is neutral or subtle tones-light colors always photograph the best- blues, creams, whites, beige, lavender, sage etc.-here is a perfect outfit coordination inspo for your family here!
2) Mix and match with your family- make sure it’s cohesive but not clashing, however too matchy matchy can look off
3) Keep it comfy- wear what you feel best in because that will absolutely reflect in your photos!

CURIOUS WHAT SOME TIPS ARE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR VENTURA BEACH FAMILY VACATION PHOTOS?:

1) Arrive a little early so we can utilize all the time booked but also to let you kiddos warm up a bit, change diapers, swap outfits etc.
2) Bring some snacks for those little hangry kiddos- I am also not above bribery, so if that means it makes your life easier to get those dreamy photos, I am all about it- I usually bring some lollipops too but doesn’t hurt to have some favorite options on deck

3) Trust the photographer you booked-they know what they are doing and the more you relax and let them do their thing, the better and more relaxed your images will look
4) Make sure at the end of the day you and your family just have FUN!- that is what vacation is all about, let’s capture that same essence in your images so they don’t look stiff and posed but natural and in the moment

Interested in some other locations located near Ventura, CA? Here is a great blog post for some local areas near Ventura! I would love to get to know you and your family, reach out below if you are interested in a family vacation photos in Ventura, CA!