Family beach photography in San Diego was done at Ponto Beach. Ponto Beach is in Carlsbad, CA beach community just north of downtown San Diego. This was such a cute family visiting that really wanted photos done at the beach. I always start with some posed photos where everyone is looking at the camera and smiling but then move to more candid playful shots. I just really think this shows this stage of their lives better! I know as a parent I would love photos like this of my family. Photos of them being them.