Missy Marie is a top Manhattan Beach lifestyle and portrait photographer specializing in family, children, newborn and maternity photography in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, and surrounding Los Angeles areas

11th Year! . Family Photographer based in Hermosa Beach, California

12.29.20

It’s been so long since I’ve written anything here, I feel like I need to re-introduce myself! I am Missy, and I am a family photographer based in Hermosa Beach, California. I honestly can’t believe that I’m heading into my 11th year as a professional photographer in the community that I love so much! Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and the surrounding cities are my favorite places to have photo shoots. I’d say that I’m equal parts “beach photographer” and “woodsy photographer”. One might think that when you live at the beach, that every photo session would be on the beach, but not always. I love that we have the variety of beautiful beaches and also woodsy looking areas, too.

Here is a lovely shoot I did with this sweet family in Playa Del Rey, California. I love the colors and textures of the jetty, covered with moss and rocks. I post all the time about my photo sessions in Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach, it’s nice to get away to the variety of beaches that we have here in the South Bay.

It’s been really fun watching these twins grow the last few years that I have been photographing their family. I’m delighted with how their loving relationship comes through in their family photos. I appreciate when families dedicate the time to document their family with me. I always say that in 10 years, 20 years, even 50 years… you will be so happy that you took the time to do this. I know I do, even in my 11th year! Enjoy!!

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Extended Family Photos . Hermosa Beach photographer

10.14.19

I get it. Everyone has extremely busy schedules with so many commitments these days. So, when I get an inquiry for extended family photos, I know they worked hard to put something together that works for everyone’s schedule. I remember a photo session that I was part of almost 20 years ago, which included 30 people…grandparents, parents, kids and kids of kids. It was nuts, but we did it! I and love the photos and memories so much.

SO, yes…taking extended family photos are some of my favorite kind of photo sessions! The best ones are hugs with the kids and grandparents, the adult siblings together who are grown and have families of their own, and getting the nuclear families, of course!

This particular family came from all over the world to be together, and decided to document their reunion with a photo session right here in Hermosa Beach at the Hermosa Beach Pier. They were so smart to book their accommodations at The Beach House, which is located right on the strand in Hermosa Beach. It was the perfect spot to book several rooms right in the heart of the city, next to the beach, coffee shops and restaurants, all within walking distance. I met them on their 3rd day of their vacation, which was perfect so that everyone could get acclimated to the time zone, especially the kids (there may or may not be a cell phone in the youngest one’s hand in one photo to keep the peace at that moment….do you see it? 😆).

A few other favorite extended family sessions here, here and here.

I love being a photographer in Hermosa Beach, California! I service all of the south bay area of southern California, including Redondo Beach, El Segundo and Manhattan Beach. Feel free to give me a shout, would love to meet you and your family.

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Personal Branding Photo Sessions in Manhattan Beach

09.20.19

Did you know that I offer personal branding photo sessions? Personal branding photo sessions are sessions that are geared towards small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to use photos of themselves to help build their brand and online presence. During this session we will work together to capture images that show off your personality and style! Expect for these sessions to run about an hour with a few locations (all within walking distance of each other), and plan to bring a few outfits, too. These photos can be used for your website, social media, printed or digital collateral or any other marketing needs.

One of the most important elements about a personal branding session is to be able to really show your personality during your session. I will lead you through different poses, but most importantly, provide an experience that will help you exude different emotions. Your potential clients want to see your laughter, your genuineness, your emotive eyes, your trustworthiness, and the beauty that makes you you! When looking for a photographer to help you with these type of photos, not only will he/she need to be technically versed with their equipment, but they will need to be able to provide an environment to get these types of photos. I am happy to talk to you about your needs!

I met with Amanda last night for her personal branding session in Manhattan Beach, CA. We started off at the Manhattan Beach Library, home of the Light Gate, which is a beautiful keyhole portal statue that is perfectly positioned to let in the rays of the sun 2 times a year. It is a stunning piece, and great art to check out when you are in Manhattan Beach. We traveled between the library and outdoor Metlox Shopping Center finding interesting back drops for her photos. Finally, we ended up on the sand near the Manhattan Beach Pier to get some playful photos at the shoreline.

Ready to book? Give me a shout, happy to find a spot for you on my calendar!

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Party To The Max . Redondo Beach Bar Mitzvah photographer

09.16.19

It was an honor to be the Redondo Beach bar mitzvah photographer for Max, who celebrated his bar mitzvah aboard the Fantasea One yacht of FantaSea Yachts in Marina Del Rey, California. I was absolutely blown away by the planning talents of his mom, who put the majority of this party together herself! I was truly impressed! Party to the Max, indeed!

The theme for Max’s party was a surf/beach theme, complete with a chalkboard in the shape of a surfboard seating chart, a surfboard as his guest sign-in, cocktail and mocktail menus offering all the beach/ocean themed drinks, e.g., “south bay breeze”, “del reyhound”, “shark bite” and “fin and tonic”. So clever! Even the table numbers were little surfboards! To tie the surf theme together with his name, the party was dubbed “Party To The Max”, and all was complete.

The ceremony was held on the top deck of the yacht, where the guests were provided with an array of sunglasses to choose from and wear. The deck was decorated with hanging paper lanterns, and the bimah was lined with palm trees that fit the theme of the day. It was a lovely set up complete with perfect weather and gorgeous skies.

This family truly enjoyed each other and had FUN together. I think that is the best part of an event like this…watching everyone enjoying the fellowship of being together, and celebrating the bar mitzvah!

I have photographed bar/bat mitzvahs all over the South Bay area of southern California including the Crowne Plaza in Redondo Beach, Temple Menorah, Big Door Studios in El Segundo, Abigail in Hermosa Beach, and the Manhattan Country Club to name a few. Happy to help make your event everything you imagined it would be! Whether you choose me to be your Redondo Beach bar mitzvah photographer or your Manhattan Beach bat mitzvah photographer or your El Segundo bat mitzvah photographer, I am honored to be considered!

One of the best grand entrance at a mitzvah!

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Family Photographer in Rancho Palos Verdes

09.12.19

Oh, this family…one of my first photo shoots was when their youngest was born! He is now in third grade, which means that I have been around for a while! I love my job as a family photographer in Rancho Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and anywhere else in the South Bay of southern California. I feel lucky to get to do what I love, and provide family photos that you will cherish for many years to come.

As much as I love living at the beach, and photographing your family at the Manhattan Beach Pier, or even the Hermosa Beach Pier, sometimes a change in the background is nice. Property is so valuable around here, there just isn’t a ton of open space, so finding little pockets of green, or tree lined paths, or fields is tricky. In addition, as a photographer, I want the light to be beautiful and coming in from the direction I prefer! I will say that I have found a few gems in our area, so you can feel confident that I will have a location that will work for you.

I love these images of this family…their oldest daughter is now in her 3rd year at USC, and their second oldest has just started at Michigan State University. As your kids go off to college, it doesn’t mean that family photos end there! I can guarantee that you will never regret having photos of the people you love.

It is easy to book a session with me! Send me an email at missymariephotography@gmail.com or, give me a call; 310-897-6918. Besides being a family photographer, I also am also an event photographer, personal branding photographer, child photographer, and head shot photographer. I am based in Hermosa Beach, California, and service the Los Angeles area! Looking forward to meeting you and your family.

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