Orange County Photographer for Life, People, and Pictures

Life moves fast. Kids grow up, families change, events fly by, and some moments deserve better than a quick phone photo.

Kimble Photography is a Dana Point and Orange County photography studio creating relaxed, natural, and meaningful images for families, events, weddings, engagements, senior portraits, and professional headshots throughout Southern California.

Family Photography in Dana Point and Orange County

Family photography is the heart of Kimble Photography. This is our bread and butter, and it is one of the things we love photographing most. A great family photo should feel natural, connected, and timeless. It should show who you are in this season of life without feeling stiff, awkward, or overly posed.

Whether we are photographing young kids running through the sand, parents holding their children close, grandparents surrounded by family, or everyone together for a holiday card photo, our goal is simple. We want your images to feel real, beautiful, and meaningful.

Natural Photography That Feels Like You

We do not believe photos should feel fake. The best images usually happen when people feel comfortable enough to be themselves. That is why our sessions are relaxed, guided, and personal.

You do not need to know how to pose or what to do in front of the camera. We help with direction, timing, location ideas, light, movement, and all the little details that make photos look polished without losing the natural feeling.

Photography Services

Kimble Photography provides professional photography throughout Dana Point, Orange County, and Southern California. From family beach portraits to business headshots and important events, we help capture the people and moments that matter most.

Explore our Photography Services

From family portraits and events to weddings, engagement sessions, senior portraits, and professional headshots, Kimble Photography creates natural images for the people and moments that matter most.

What Clients Are Saying

Families, couples, and event clients have trusted Kimble Photography for natural portraits, meaningful moments, and a relaxed photography experience throughout Orange County and Southern California.

★★★★★ Family Photography

“Kimble Photography makes photographing children look easy. They were wonderful with our children, and the photos of our family were absolutely beautiful.”

Jenn G. Laguna Niguel, CA
★★★★★ Wedding Photography

“We hired Kimble Photography for our wedding and could not have had a better experience. Marvin made our family and friends feel comfortable and relaxed.”

Dana B. Orange County, CA
★★★★★ Event Photography

“Friendly, on time, professional, and speedy to reply. Everyone at the event wanted to know if Marvin was a family member because he fit into the crowd so well.”

Laura L. Santa Rosa, CA
★★★★★ Maternity Photos

“Marvin and Janni were a delight to work with. My photos turned out gorgeous and exceeded all expectations.”

T B. San Juan Capistrano, CA
★★★★★ Engagement Photography

“Kimble Photography was a lifesaver when it came to capturing my engagement. The pictures turned out great, and they were friendly, professional, and accommodating.”

Jonathan C. La Habra, CA
★★★★★ Family Portraits

“Marvin is funny, puts the kids at ease, and brings out their natural smiles and personalities. The final product was everything we had hoped for.”

T B. Burlingame, CA
★★★★★ Beach Portraits

“Marvin met us at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna. He was friendly, easy to work with, and gave us different backgrounds and poses. The photos were awesome.”

Amanda F. Lakewood, CA
★★★★★ Homecoming Photography

“Marvin captured my husband reuniting with our family after a year deployment. He did an amazing job, and the photos gave us moments to treasure forever.”

Trisha R. Dana Point, CA
★★★★★ Children’s Portraits

“Amazing photographer and catches wonderful shots. Great with my kid and would go back anytime.”

Jeff S. Huntington Beach, CA

Reviews originally shared by clients on Yelp.

Dana Point Photographer Serving Orange County

Kimble Photography is based in Dana Point and serves families, couples, businesses, schools, organizations, and event planners throughout Orange County and Southern California.

We regularly photograph in Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Newport Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, San Diego, and surrounding areas.

Why Choose Kimble Photography?

Kimble Photography began in 2009 after Marvin Kimble earned his Master’s degree in Communications from Ithaca College. Since then, the business has grown through a love of storytelling, people, family, and photography that feels real.

Marvin brings experience in photojournalism, portraits, events, weddings, families, action sports, and lifestyle photography. That background helps every session feel natural, thoughtful, and well timed.

The goal is not just to take nice pictures. The goal is to help people feel comfortable, capture meaningful moments, and create photographs that still matter years from now.

Photography That Preserves the Moment

Photographs have a way of bringing a season of life back. A family session can remind you how little your kids were. A wedding gallery can bring back the feeling of the day. An event gallery can show the work, people, and energy behind something you planned. A headshot can help you show up professionally with confidence.

That is why we care about the experience as much as the final images. Good photography should feel easy, personal, and worth keeping.

Frequently Asked Questions
What type of photography does Kimble Photography offer?

Kimble Photography offers family photography, event photography, wedding photography, engagement photography, senior portraits, professional headshots, and business portraits throughout Orange County and Southern California.

Where is Kimble Photography located?

Kimble Photography is based in Dana Point, California and serves clients throughout Orange County, including Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Newport Beach, San Juan Capistrano, and nearby communities.

Do you photograph beach family sessions?

Yes. Beach family photography is one of our favorite types of sessions. Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, and nearby coastal locations offer beautiful settings for relaxed, natural family portraits.

Do you help with posing?

Yes. You do not need to know how to pose. We guide you through simple direction, natural movement, and comfortable positioning so the photos feel polished without looking stiff.

How do we book a session?

The easiest way to get started is to reach out through the contact page. Let us know what type of session you are looking for, your preferred location, and any important dates or details.

Ready to Plan Your Session?

Whether you are planning family photos, an event, a wedding, engagement photos, senior portraits, or updated professional headshots, Kimble Photography would love to help create images that feel natural, meaningful, and true to you.

Contact Kimble Photography