A joyful family and their dog gathered for golden hour beach family photos in Manhattan Beach, California.

In front of the iconic lifeguard tower, the siblings hugged each other and their dog, creating candid moments in a place loved by the Manhattan Beach family photographer.

Playtime quickly followed as the siblings and their dog ran and laughed together, embracing the carefree energy of a coastal family session.

Bathed in warm sunset light, the daughter’s golden hour portrait reflected the softness of natural beach family photos.

The son’s bright smile shined during his golden hour portrait, a joyful highlight of this Manhattan Beach family photography session.

Color-coordinated and glowing in the sunset, the parents posed with their children; the ocean and lifeguard tower behind them.

Kneeling in the sand, the family snuggled close, capturing an intimate and natural moment during their sunset beach session.

Grandpa stepped into the frame, adding a meaningful generational touch to these Los Angeles family photos.

A quiet kiss between the parents unfolded as the sun dipped lower, creating timeless coastal couple portraits.

With their feet near the shoreline, the kids shared individual moments with each parent, a favorite setup for candid beach family photos.

As the sun began to set, the family took a break to splash and play in the water during this winter beach family session.

More sunset portraits followed of the parents alone, framed by golden light and rolling waves.

Hand in hand, the family held each other close as the session concluded, perfectly capturing the warmth of a Manhattan Beach family photographer’s golden hour shoot.

Location: Manhattan Beach

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