As a parent myself, theres nothing that can compare to the feeling of looking back through pictures of my children while they were young. Time goes fast, and I don't want to forget a second of it.
As a San Diego & Orange County family photographer, I'm here to capture you in your best light. I will give you an experience and photos to remember it by that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
capturing memories of you and your loved ones
San Diego & orange County Family Photographer
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Real Families. Cherished Memories.
Featured Family Galleries
This adorable family and I headed over to La Jolla Cove in San Diego for a beautiful fall evening. They just welcomed a baby girl into the family after three boys. It was an amazing shoot and I love these photos!
la jolla Family Photos
I have photographed this lovely family throughout the years and it just gets better and better with these three.
For this session we headed to a gorgeous beach in La Jolla, San Diego and had fun playing in the waves as the sun went down. Talk about dreamy!
San Diego Family Beach Session
The galbos
This was my third time photographing one of my very favorite families. They are all so sweet and I am so happy we found this beautiful location in Orange County for their family photos this year!
Orange County Beach Session
the Roses
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If you'd like to book a session, reach out via my contact form on this site. I will send you my photo session guide with information about my packages and how to book.
1. Say Hello
Once we connect, we will choose a date for your photo session. Most of my sessions take place during golden hour, the hour before sunset. Once you're on my calendar you can choose a location for your photo session from my extensive list of favorite locations for photos in both San Diego and Orange County (and beyond!)
2. Schedule it
Once we have the date and location down, its time for the fun stuff! Planning! I am here with you every step of the way for planning and knowing what to expect. Every client will receive my detailed session and style guide to help you feel prepared walking into your photo session. I work closely with each of my clients to ensure every detail is perfect!
3. Planning it
Take a deep breath, I'm here for you! Don't worry about not knowing how to pose. As your photographer it's my job to pose you in both comfortable and flattering ways. We will do a mix of both posed and candid photos, adventuring around in our location.
4. Your Session
After your session is finished, it's time for the fun part! Your edited images will be delivered within 7 days through an online gallery. You have printing and sharing rights included in your session, so share your beloved photos everywhere! I am happy to assist you in choosing and ordering prints of your treasured photos.
5. Your Photographs
heirloom artwork • priceless
collections from $750
Photo packages to fit your needs.
The Investment Details
"Mattie completely exceeded our expectations when it came to our family photos. She made the entire process so easy and was extremely accommodating. With her strong eye for detail and natural talent, she was able to capture photos of our family that we truly cherish. She optimized our images by directing and posing our family in a way that felt natural and comfortable. The final product left us with a variety of photos that were special in their own way. It is evident that she knows what she is doing!"
Family session
Morgan
"Mattie is an incredible photographer. She was so good with our kids and we got way more shots of them smiling than in any of the other photo shoots we had done with other photographers. Another thing that Mattie is really talented at are poses. She had us try different poses that were really flattering for all members of our family. If you are looking for a photographer who is great with kids, easy to work with and incredibly talented when it comes to technical expertise, then look no further than Mattie. Best family pictures and photography experience we have ever had!"
Family Session
Mckayla
"We’ve been going to Mattie for years for our family photos and have enjoyed working with her! She makes the process enjoyable and easy. She knows the best spots to shoot at and has an eye for detail. So sweet with kids and makes the session fun for them! Super personable and very talented! Thankful for the beautiful work she does!"
Family Session
Maren
"Mattie is such an amazing photographer! She is so kind and talented. I get shy posing; she helped me feel comfortable posing and helped us feel at ease. Our pictures turned out so beautiful. We will definitely be using her again!"
Couples Session
Bethany
"We had a wonderful shoot with Mattie! She was very patient and thoughtful in helping us pose as well as choosing the right location for the shoot. We also received our photos very quickly and they captured our best qualities!"
Family Session
Sophie
"I’ve used Mattie Taylor Photography for several of my family’s photo shoots. Maternity, infant and family photos and she does an amazing job each time. Mattie is very professional. She is patient, especially with little kids and knows how to help them be comfortable in order to get the perfect shot. She has a thorough knowledge of venue ideas for just what you’re looking for. I highly recommend choosing Mattie Taylor Photography, you won’t be disappointed!"
Family Session
Brianna
Family Sessions Begin at $650 - Wedding Packages Begin at $2000
