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Favorite Outdoor Family Photography Locations
Capturing Memories in Nature's Beauty When it comes to family photography, the great outdoors provides a canvas full…
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Shady Park Anaheim Hills
The local small shady park location we are using are in Anaheim Hills can be previewed here:
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Orange Park Location
The Orange Park location we are using can be previewed here: ***NOTE Rocks are only accessible part of the year once…
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Backlit Field – Anaheim Hills
The backlit location we are using are in Anaheim Hills can be previewed here:
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Tall Trees Location – Anaheim Hills
The currently location we are using are in Anaheim Hills. You can see examples of our locations here:
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Book with a Buddy Sessions 2024
-- BOOK WITH A BUDDY SESSIONS What does this mean? It's a TWO for the price of ONE session You (along…
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Outdoor Floral Swing Pictures
Outdoor Floral Swing Pictures taken in Anaheim Hills California by Stevie Cruz Photography
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Family Portrait Photographer in OC
Family Portrait Photographer in OC, Stevie Cruz Photography, is recognized as one of OC's favorite child, family and…
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Orange County Family Portrait Photography
If you would like to learn more about Orange County Family Portrait Photographer, Stevie Cruz Photography, connect…
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Outdoor Family Pics in Anaheim
Outdoor Family Pics in Anaheim California show off that warm California sun. This sweet little session was nothing…
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Local Outdoor Photographer for Fall Pictures
Holiday Family Pictures Outdoors are always a popular activity come October and November. Most families like to update…
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Southern California Family Shooting, Editing and Styling Retreat
Southern California Family Shooting, Editing and Styling Retreat Orange County, California 2 Night stay at private…
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One Child Family Photographer
This session was all about a pretty background with an even prettier one child family captued by Orange County leading…
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Best Local Family Photographer
Outdoor Family Pics in Anaheim California show off that warm California sun. This sweet little session was nothing…
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Holiday Family Pictures Outdoors
Holiday Family Pictures Outdoors are always a popular activity come October and November. Most families like to update…
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Family Pictures with Teenagers
Family Pictures with Teenagers can be scary for some photographers however I love capturing families no matter what the…
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Tree Farm Pictures 2019
Its begging to feel a lot like christmas here at the Tree Farm. This is truly one of my favorite times of years. There…
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Family Field Pictures
Outdoor Family Pics in Anaheim California show off that warm California sun. This sweet little session was nothing…
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Large Family Posing for Pictures
I enjoy capturing families both large and small. The unique opportunities that my job brings are endless. Meet one of…
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ClickAway 2019 Mentoring
Mentoring is my JAM! I love inspiring and encouraging other ladies. Below you will find the session we shot together…
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Family Mentoring and Styled Pictures and with Toddlers
This past weekend I had the privilege to mentor some amazing women at Click Away - A womens photography conference held…
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Mom and Daughter Pictures
Flower Fields at Sunset are just perfect! If we’re talking about priceless expressions and a gorgeous backdrop,…
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Sunset Photo Session | Family photos improve child’s self-esteem
Holiday Sunset Photo Sessions are my favorite this time of year! Did you get your holiday photos done yet or are they…
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Fall family pictures oc california
It was hard to make a session as pretty as this little one's gorgeous blue eyes, but I think we pulled it off (I think…
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Photography Mentoring Southern California
This past week I spent sometime for Photography Mentoring in Southern California with a close colleague and friend…
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Outdoor Family Pics in Anaheim
Outdoor Family Pics in Anaheim California show off that warm California sun. This sweet little session was nothing…
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Wildflower Field in Southern California
Wildflower Field in Southern California are a rare treat. But when I find them, I photograph them. As the founder of…
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Family Pictures and Videography
Family Pictures and Videography Stevie Cruz Photography is beyond excited to introduce to you all... Video Sessions!…
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Toddler Family Pictures
This family session was such a fun one to photograph as I have known this mama since this toddler was in her belly. AND…
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Sunrise Family Pictures with Kids
Sunrise Family Pictures with Kids can seem overwhelming. BUT let me tell you how great they are. You as the mom, get to…
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Flower Fields at Sunset
Flower Fields at Sunset are just perfect! If we're talking about priceless expressions and a gorgeous backdrop, this…
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Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures can be some of my favorite! This session was all about a pretty background with an even prettier…
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Beach Family Pictures
Beach Family Pictures are highly requested in Southern California.... so every so often, Stevie Cruz Photography takes…
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Photography Mentoring Session at Sunrise- Part 2
Photography Mentoring Session at Sunrise - Part 2- You can see part 1 by clicking here. So did you see part one yet of…
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Sibling Pictures at Family Sunrise
Sibling Pictures at Family Sunrise are always a fun start to my day! Photography Sessions where the siblings are all…
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Styled Family Session with One Child
Styled Family Session with One Child is always a request I get for families. Styled Family Session with One Child can…
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Extended Family Picture Session
What to expect at an Extended Family Picture Session? I enjoy capturing families large and small. For me its all about…
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Sunrise Mentoring Session Part 1
Sunrise Mentoring Outdoor Photography is my JAM. I love it, I yearn to teach others and share my passion of…
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Holiday Sunset Sessions | Family photos improve child’s self-esteem
Holiday Sunset Sessions are my favorite this time of year! Did you get your holiday photos done yet or are they still…
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Mommy and Me — Children’s pictures with Mom
The bond between mom and child will always be one of the strongest. A mother’s love is unconditional, unselfish and…
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Photographers Gift Giving Challenge
December is here, can you believe it? Are you ready for this gift giving season with little ones in your household? My…
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Outdoor Photography Mentoring
Outdoor Photography Mentoring is my JAM. I love it, I yearn to teach others and share my passion of photography. Are…
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Family Photos with Twins
Family Photos with Twins are often referred to as some of the cutest family pictures I have shared. I think the world…
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Best Lifestyle Family Photographer
Its often hard to find the Best Lifestyle Family Photographer as ones desires may vary based on location and presences…
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Pictures in the Red Wood Trees of Yorba Linda
The Westphal family is a lovely family I have had the pleasure of photographing over the last few years dating back to…
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Urban Family Photo Session
Urban family photo sessions are quickly becoming a favorite of mine. The lighting of the sun at this particular…
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Fall pictures of the Berman family
Fall picture session is my favorite for families. I love the opportunity to photograph families year after year and see…
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Fall Family Pictures in Orange County
This lifestyle fall family pictures session in Orange County was nothing short of amazing. It was one of the most warm…
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Fall Picture Styling for 2017
Fall Picture Styling is a necessity for amazing pictures. Just ask, we will agree. Styling pays an important roll in…
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Sunrise Fall Pictures in Orange County California
Sunrise Fall Pictures in Orange County California are a client favorite, just read on to find out why! Most know its…
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backlit pictures outdoors
This sweet little session was nothing short of one of the prettiest. It was a perfect backlit pictures outdoors…
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Capturing Natural interactions with families is my job!
This family session was such a fun one to photograph as I have known this mama for 15 years. I had the privilege of…
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Fall Color Family Session
Check out this Fall Color Family Session taken in Yorba Linda California: Photographing for families is exciting and…
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Backlit Family Pictures in Anaheim Hills
These gorgeous Backlit Family Pictures were captured in Anaheim Hills, California. I love shooting with the sun,…
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how to install camera raw presets (mac & pc)
CAMERA RAW PRESETS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To install ACR presets in Photoshop, please download and unzip the…
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Outdoor Family Pictures
These Outdoor Family Pictures were perfect with the backlit sun in warm Southern California. It was such a blessing to…
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Fall pictures outdoors in Anaheim Hills
Fall pictures outdoors in Anaheim Hills California are just what this family of 3 dreamed of having to remember their…
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Recent Outdoor Family Session in Anaheim Hills California
This recent outdoor family session is the epitome of serenity and family love. It's so sweet and put together with…
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Family Pictures Southern California
Family Pictures Southern California are just what every family needs! Can we just talk about how precious this family…
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One Year Baseball Pictures Professional Family Photographer
One Year Baseball Pictures by professional family photographer Stevie Cruz were captured in Tustin California. This…
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irvine professional family photographer
Its been a few days since the sun has come out to play so these images just warm my body seeing the smiles and sunlight…
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Yorba Linda Pictures Outdoors
Yorba Linda Pictures Outdoors for families are the perfect option this spring for anyone looking to update their home…
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Photographer of Tiny Humans | Childrens photo
As the founder of Stevie Cruz Photography, an Orange County based Family and Childrens photo studio, I strive to…
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Lifestyle Photographer in Orange County California
Like most moms, I know that the days go by slowly, but the years just fly by. That’s why being a Lifestyle Photographer…
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Southern California Family Backlit Pictures
This session was photographed near me in a beautiful, natural area of Anaheim Hills. You will immediately notice the…
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Fall pictures session with One Child Ideas
This fall pictures session comes to you at the perfect timing- the ending of fall/winter. It is the perfect time and…
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Fashionably elegant fall family photo inspiration
Family photography sessions are what every family needs. Sessions can be scheduled anytime of year. Clients often…
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selfless acts of kindness 2017 session giveaway
“together we can change the world, one good deed at a time.” One of my favorite talks with my kids is about…
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Fall family sunset photo session
This fall family session was a blast. Its been about 9 months since I saw this family last at J's cake smash photo…
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Modern Family Photos in the Fall
Family Photography has become a staple thing to do each Fall and I certainly agree! I am in love with the gorgeous fall…
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Stylish Family photo session in Palm Desert CA
Mountain, Desert or the Beach? Living in California we are lucky to have it all. This stylish family photo session…
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stylish anaheim hills family photo shoot
Stylish Anaheim Hills family photo shoots are my favorite. These candid pictures were taken right outside of my Anaheim…
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lifestyle family photographer
Lifestyle Family Photographer has my heart! I love capturing the natural smiles of children and the bond of their…
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photographer orange county
Being a photographer in Orange County I sometimes get so focused on what I am known for in the photographer world.…
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best orange county family pictures | family photos improve child’s self-esteem
Recently, I came across this interesting article about the importance of family portraits. The writer really does a…
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best family photographer orange county
Are you looking for the best family photographer orange county has to offer? Look no further, I hope you love my…
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Fall photos | Session Orange County
Fall is here. Fall means pretty colors, warm sweaters and family pictures. The Fall Pictures session was perfect. I…
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Styling Clothing for Family Pictures
Choosing Styling clothing for Family Pictures can seem time-consuming and rather daunting. I know the struggle so I…
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Family photography, Orange County
Family photography sessions in Orange County are some of my favorite to shoot. I am so excited to share these sweet…
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Orange County Family Pictures
I cannot tell you how excited I am to share this sweet Orange County family picture session with you all! It was such…
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