Family · Maternity · Pets

Portraits for
Manhattan Beach.

Your people. Their character. Artwork that feels like home.

Portrait sessions in our Valencia, California, studio.

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A family of four sitting together in white tops and blue jeans — Family portrait portfolio selection

Expectant parents embracing in a blue gown and dark suit — Maternity portraits

A woman seated on a leather sofa with two tricolor dogs — Pet portraits

From Manhattan Beach to our studio

A Manhattan Beach portrait plan with a studio destination

The Manhattan Beach Pier, walk-streets, and Sand Dune Park are recognizable parts of this South Bay community. For Studio 23, your portrait destination is our Valencia studio, with the session planned around the people and pets you include.

When bringing children, try complete outfits before the visit and check that the clothes feel comfortable when sitting or moving. Share their ages and anything that helps them feel at ease. The family portrait plan can include the full group as well as the smaller relationships you especially value.

Prepare for closeness and movement

Choose complete outfits that allow everyone to sit, move, and stand close comfortably, then tell us which family combinations you would especially like photographed.

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Portrait photography for Manhattan Beach

Every chapter.
Everyone you love.

Find the photographs that feel like you. We will shape the studio experience around the people and companions in your story.

Family portraits for Manhattan Beach

Your people, together.

Think about a portrait everyone will see at home, or an album that gives each relationship its own place.

From a parent and child to the generations you want in one frame, we begin with who belongs in your portrait. Share the groupings that matter to you, then we can plan the clothing, positioning, and details together.

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A family of five in formal clothing against a warm studio backdrop — Family portrait portfolio selection

A multigenerational family portrait against a sage backdrop — Family portrait concept

Parents holding their young daughter in a green and charcoal studio portrait — Family portrait portfolio selection

Start with a palette.

Lay your outfits together and look at the colors as a group. Solid colors and subtle textures keep attention on faces. Think about the room where your artwork might live, too.

Can we include several generations?

Tell us who you would like in the portrait, including the number of adults and children. That helps us plan the groupings, styling, and space around your family.

Maternity portraits for Manhattan Beach

A chapter worth keeping.

A single portrait can hold the moment. An album can keep the quieter connections alongside it.

Flowing fabric, a quiet expression, or a portrait with the people sharing this chapter. Bring the photographs and shapes you love to the planning conversation. We will talk about timing, comfort, the gown collection, and any personal pieces you want to include.

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A maternity portrait with flowing copper fabric and dramatic studio lighting — Maternity portfolio selection

Maternity portrait with flowing pale blue fabric — Maternity portfolio selection

An expectant mother in a flowing champagne tulle gown against a dark backdrop — Maternity portfolio selection

Plan your timing together.

Reach out with the timing you have in mind and any comfort considerations you would like us to know. We’ll discuss available dates and shape a plan around you.

When should I plan my maternity portrait?

Get in touch while you are planning this chapter. We’ll discuss your timing, comfort, and the portraits you have in mind, then look at studio availability together.

Pet portraits for Manhattan Beach

All of their character.

A favorite expression can become a wall portrait or a smaller piece that keeps their personality close every day.

Tell us about the companion you know so well: their energy, what holds their attention, and anything that makes a new space unfamiliar. We will discuss the plan for a portrait of your pet alone or together with their people.

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A German shepherd in a dramatic studio portrait — Pet portfolio selection

Two dogs sitting together in a warm studio portrait — Pet portfolio selection

A brindle dog wearing a jeweled crown against a charcoal backdrop — Pet portfolio selection

Bring the familiar.

Pack your pet’s usual lead or carrier and a favorite toy or suitable treat. Familiar items can help us connect with their attention and personality.

What should I bring for my pet?

Bring their usual lead or carrier and a few familiar favorites, such as an appropriate treat or toy. Tell us about any sensitivities or needs before your visit so we can plan with you.

The portrait is the beginning

A place in your life.

Bring a photograph of a wall or the approximate dimensions of a space you love. At your projected reveal, we can consider the portraits together and explore how they will live with you.

Illustrative framed family portrait above a walnut console in a room — Wall art
One portrait or a collection, considered for your room.

Illustrative Allure album in its presentation box with a portrait inside the lid — Allure albums
A portrait story to revisit in a matching presentation box.

Illustrative window image box with a clear lid and loose matted pet portraits — Window image boxes
Matted portraits to keep together and enjoy individually.

Your portrait session · $500

A styled studio session, professional direction, and an in-person projected reveal of your portraits.

Artwork is purchased separately at your reveal. Most clients invest $1,200 to $2,500 in artwork. No minimum order. Choose what you love at your reveal.

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Portrait artwork and seating in the Valencia studio

Your California studio

We will meet you in Valencia.

26007 Huntington Lane #10
Valencia, CA 91355

Visits are by appointment. Share any access needs or arrival questions with the studio before your visit.

(424) 322-6310

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Planning your portrait from Manhattan Beach

Where do Manhattan Beach portrait sessions take place?

Your portrait session takes place in our Valencia studio at 26007 Huntington Lane #10, Valencia, CA 91355. We serve Manhattan Beach from that location. Visits and sessions are by appointment.

Can I bring my family and my pet?

Tell us who you want in the photographs, including the people and pets, when you inquire. We will discuss groupings, styling, and your pet’s needs before confirming the session plan.

What is included in the session fee?

Your portrait session · $500. A styled studio session, professional direction, and an in-person projected reveal of your portraits. Artwork is purchased separately at your reveal. Most clients invest $1,200 to $2,500 in artwork. No minimum order. Choose what you love at your reveal.

How do I start planning?

Choose family, maternity, or pets below and send your ideas to our Valencia studio. An inquiry begins the conversation. The team will discuss availability, answer your questions, and explain how to reserve a date.

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Let’s begin with you.

Tell us who you love, what you want to remember, and the artwork you have in mind.

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Portraits forManhattan Beach.