Amanda Chen Photography

Amanda Chen Photography San Diego family and wedding photographer

part two of this sweeeeeeet session! ✨we started out on the trail with beautiful flowers, but had some extra time so we ...
04/22/2026

part two of this sweeeeeeet session! ✨

we started out on the trail with beautiful flowers, but had some extra time so we figured... why not hit the beach? Honestly, so glad we did. The light was doing its thing, and this family is just the sweetest. So much love in one afternoon. 😭🫶

Less posing, more playing 🙌 Coastal family portraits, Carlsbad family photographer, Beach lifestyle photogra...
04/16/2026

Less posing, more playing 🙌


Coastal family portraits, Carlsbad family photographer, Beach lifestyle photography, Los Angeles Family Photographer. A fun and candid family photo session on a Southern California beach.

Tested out a studio-inspired setup and I’m kind of surprised by how good the lighting turned out 😭 In another life, I’d ...
04/08/2026

Tested out a studio-inspired setup and I’m kind of surprised by how good the lighting turned out 😭 In another life, I’d have a little backyard studio to play with light and create fun setups all day, florals, colors, patterns, all of it!!!

Studio-style portraits of kids sitting and smiling against a white backdrop, and a black and white photo of a mother and daughter sharing a sweet moment

Photos for the sweetest humans 🥹 Did a multigenerational session at Balboa Park, and I’m obsessed! I'll never say no to ...
04/01/2026

Photos for the sweetest humans 🥹 Did a multigenerational session at Balboa Park, and I’m obsessed! I'll never say no to this place because it’s just too pretty 😌

Multigenerational family wearing coordinated blue, white, cream and khaki outfits posing together at Balboa Park in San Diego with beautiful historic architecture, warm and joyful session.

The sun totally ghosted us this day… but honestly? kind of obsessed with the moody beach vibes. it just proves that when...
03/25/2026

The sun totally ghosted us this day… but honestly? kind of obsessed with the moody beach vibes. it just proves that when the people are this good, the weather doesn’t even matter

Carlsbad beach family session, San Diego teen portraits. Family with older kids walking along the beach in Carlsbad during a gloomy sunset photoshoot, candid and relaxed coastal family photography.

GPS said we’d arrive after sunset… challenge accepted! We drove from CA to AZ, battled traffic, and barely caught the li...
03/25/2026

GPS said we’d arrive after sunset… challenge accepted! We drove from CA to AZ, battled traffic, and barely caught the light. Picture me hopping out of the car, scouting the location in seconds, and directing like crazy to get a few shots before the sun disappeared. Honestly, I’m so proud of how these turned out 🤍 (snacks may have been involved)

Arizona desert family photos, sunset photography struggle. Photos of family with young kids, coordinated outfits, sharing a candid moment during a golden hour outdoor photoshoot in Arizona, parents holding kids and smiling with warm natural light.

P.S. don’t forget to bring me on your travels, cause you might end up with family photos in a cool city!Family of four w...
03/19/2026

P.S. don’t forget to bring me on your travels, cause you might end up with family photos in a cool city!

Family of four with two young children sitting together on a city sidewalk in New York City, smiling in front of classic brownstone buildings, candid lifestyle family photography.

Realizing I haven’t posted in 5 months and I’ve probably completely offended the Instagram algorithm... so here is a pea...
02/13/2026

Realizing I haven’t posted in 5 months and I’ve probably completely offended the Instagram algorithm... so here is a peace offering from the archives. 👋 yooohoooo~

My portfolio has been gathering some digital dust, so be prepared for a bit of a “catch-up” era. I couldn’t let these beautiful sessions stay hidden on my SSD forever (next on my to-do list: actually editing my personal travel photos... maybe).

Anyway, look at this light! Look at this couple! Perfectooo! 🤌 I’ve been waiting to post this session from the Carlsbad cliffs.

Seeing these makes me really want to take our own family photos here before we move, but I don’t think cliff and an active toddler is a good idea…

🎵: Olivia Dean – Man I Need



A romantic engagement photoshoot of a couple standing on the Carlsbad cliffs with the blue Pacific Ocean and a sunny sky in the background.

What started as a sweet family session turned into the most beautiful surprise proposal 💍 ...
09/09/2025

What started as a sweet family session turned into the most beautiful surprise proposal 💍

newborn bliss 👶🏻🫶🏻
09/03/2025

newborn bliss 👶🏻🫶🏻

Address

Carlsbad, CA
92011

Telephone

+17608073507

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Amanda Chen Photography posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Amanda Chen Photography:

Shortcuts

Share

Category