Top‌ ‌Family‌ ‌Photographers‌ ‌in‌ ‌Big‌ ‌Bear, CA

A great family portrait plays an important role in chronicling the growth of children, documenting special events, and celebrating milestones. That’s why family photographers are in such high demand. A true professional can easily transform their imagery into beautiful family albums and treasured works of art.

If you’re based in the San Bernardino County, you can take your pick from the list we have compiled. Ready to start your search for family photographers in Big Bear? Check out this list of some of the city's top talent to find the best match for your session.

Paul Bormann Photography

More than 20 years ago, Paul Bormann started his photography journey documenting nature. Eventually he transitioned into portraiture and has never looked back.

Today, Paul's main specialty comes in capturing artistic family portraits. He also covers corporate events and real estate imagery through his business. Paul serves families in Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, and the Inland Empire.

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Shepler Studios

Cameron Shepler is the man behind the camera at this Big Bear-based photography business. His studio specializes in family portraits, weddings, real estate imagery, and events. What began as a hobby for Cameron soon blossomed into a career when he went to work as an assistant photographer to John Salgado. After honing his skills under John’s tutelage, Cameron was ready to go out on his own, and Shepler Studios was born.

Cameron draws on his background in the VFX industry when it comes to lighting and post-production and has the skills to do some really interesting edits.

Cristy Gutierrez Photography

Cristy Gutierrez is a Redlands-based family, maternity, and newborn photographer who believes that having a professional portrait session is much more than just the images you come away with. It’s about having a memorable experience before, during, and after the shoot. She wants her images to transport you right back to that moment.

Cristy has a knack for documenting families in a way that finds them just where they are. After all, her galleries are meant last a lifetime. In addition to annual family portraits, Cristy is regularly hired to capture birth stories and senior portraits, right as your child ready themselves for college.

Jennifer Brotchie Photography

Another Redlands-based photographer on our list is Jennifer Brotchie, who serves families throughout Southern California and the Inland Empire. She predominantly shoots on film, capturing timeless and classic portraits that we truly love.

After living in Hawaii for nine years, Jennifer returned to her home state of California to be closer to her family and established a studio to help others celebrate theirs. In addition to studio portrait sessions, she also offers in-home lifestyle photography for families, kids, and teens. Jennifer is a huge advocate for taking as many photos of your loved ones as you can.

Legacy Photography & Design

Holly is the lead photographer at Legacy Photography & Design, a Redlands-based business that is dedicated to family, wedding, and event photography. Most of her family portrait sessions are held at her studio and take between one and three hours, with newborn session times varying, depending on how active your baby is.

Holly’s clients rave about her as a photographer and a person, saying she makes them feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera and is such a pleasure to work with. Legacy Photography & Design can also be hired to document family occasions, such as birthday parties and anniversaries.

Louis G. Weiner Photography

With more than 20 years of experience under his belt, Louis G. Weiner knows a thing or two about capturing beautiful family portraits. He says that he became a photographer because he loves being creative, documenting moments for his clients that they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Despite getting his start in the industry so long ago, Louis stays up to date with current styles and trends, not only in the world of family photography but also when shooting weddings, corporate events, and architecture. At the end of the day, he strives for complete satisfaction from his clients. Few things make him happier than someone's joyful reaction to seeing their images.

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