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Beautiful, heartfelt portraits that preserve your family’s milestones, strengthen bonds, and create timeless memories for generations to come.

Carlsbad Family Photography That Captures Your Love, Joy, and Legacy

CARLSBAD FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER - Capturing Love, Connection, and Legacy

I’m a Carlsbad-based photographer serving families across the San Diego area, specializing in family and children portraits. My style is casual, clean, and timeless—focused on capturing the real, loving connection that makes your family unique. From the moment you book to the final installation of your wall art, I’m here to make the entire experience seamless and stress-free. My goal is to create meaningful images you’ll treasure for a lifetime—and proudly display in your home.

Because Time Moves Fast

 

Let’s Capture What Matters Most

 

Every laugh. Every hug. Every tiny, in-between moment that makes your family yours.

Whether it’s the wild toddler giggles, the missing front teeth, or the way your teenager still leans in for a hug when no one’s watching—these moments are fleeting, and they deserve to be remembered.

 

Life moves fast, and we’re all busy. But taking the time to document your family right now is a gift—to yourself, your kids, and the future. You don’t need to stress about posing or perfection. I’ll guide you through a relaxed, fun experience where your family can just be… your beautiful selves.

Let’s create images that you’ll treasure now and 30 years from now.
 

Let’s make it happen—book your session today.

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Your family’s story is unfolding right now — and I believe your photos should celebrate the love, growth, and little moments that make it extraordinary

TESTIMONIALS

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J. Osborne

Choosing Cary for our photography needs was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we've ever made. Having seen his work span over the years—from engagement photos to family portraits—he has consistently delivered exceptional results

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Carlsbad Family Galleries

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Carlsbad has some great locations to use for your next family photos - Here is a list of some of them that I love to photographed at, Batiquitos Lagoon, South Ponto Beach, Terramar Beach, Leo Carrillo Ranch, Hosp Grove, Carlsbad State Beach

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Your family is your most precious possession. They are the ones who make you laugh, cry, and grow. And they deserve to be captured in beautiful photos that you can cherish for a lifetime. That's where I come in. I'm a family photographer who specializes in capturing the love and laughter of your family. I believe that family photos should be more than just a collection of snapshots. They should be a story about your family's journey together.

 

I'll work with you to create a personalized photo shoot that reflects your family's unique personality. We'll choose the perfect location, the perfect outfits, and the perfect poses. And I'll use my years of experience to capture the genuine moments that make your family special.

During any family session, my goal is to bring out the real beauty and love of your family, your family dynamic with all the personalities mixed into “One” family. My approach is simple with guidance as I seen where its needed, but mostly I love to let you be “you”. Don’t be surprised if after the photo shoot you actually feel this sense of connection with your family more then you have in the past

Family time is so important as a child, I remember the times my family and I simply went on walks at the local beaches or visit the old military forts along the coast in San Francisco.

Hours of operations are Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am - 6pm.

Location is by appointment only.

858-245-6623

Cary Pennington Photography, the best headshot photographer in Carlsbad, is based in Carlsbad, CA, and proudly serves clients throughout San Diego County and Orange County. We specialize in professional headshots and personal branding photography for entrepreneurs, executives, real estate agents, business coaches, corporate teams, and professionals across various industries. Whether you're looking to elevate your brand, refresh your LinkedIn profile, or create a polished, professional image, we provide high-quality headshots tailored to your unique style and industry needs.

Cary Pennington Photography goes beyond traditional headshots, offering dynamic acting headshots, impactful corporate events, and product branding images that make a lasting impression. In addition to professional branding photography, Cary specializes in beautiful family portraits and high-end food photography, crafting visually striking images for restaurants, chefs, food brands, bloggers, and publications. With a sharp eye for detail and a creative approach, Cary transforms moments and culinary artistry into compelling, high-quality visuals.

Serving San Diego including North County San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, San Elijo Hills, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, La Costa, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista and San Marcos.

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