Morning Family Photo Session around Nice, France

We had the pleasure of photographing S, L, and R during their vacation in Nice in late-May at 10:00. R reached out because he wanted to capture some memories with his family while they were in town. It was especially nice because we had previously photographed some of their friends in Valensole a few years ago, and that is how they found us.

Timing and Light

We scheduled the shoot for 10:00., which worked well for their family. With their young child it was better avoid very early mornings while still taking advantage of soft natural light. The sun was gentle enough at that hour to create flattering warmth without being too harsh.

Family of three on Promenade des Anglais during morning photo session in Nice France

Outfits and Coordination

Their daughter L was absolutely adorable. The family had coordinated their outfits in neutral tones. S and R wore taupe, beige and khaki colours, while L had a clue white & dress that matched beautifully. Coordinated outfits like this help create cohesive and timeless images. We began the session along the promenade, capturing shots with the sea in the background from lower angles.

Family coordinated in neutral tones on Nice promenade with Mediterranean Sea background Parents with young daughter in white dress at morning photo session on Promenade des Anglais Nice

From there, we moved down to the beach. A blanket was brought along so they could sit comfortably while we captured some relaxed, playful moments together.

Family sitting on beach blanket during relaxed morning photo session in Nice France Playful family moments on Nice beach with parents and young daughter in white dress Mother father and daughter relaxed beach portraits in Nice French Riviera Family enjoying playful beach moments during morning photo session on Nice coast

Walking Through Nice to Colline du Château

After the beach, we walked up the Colline du Château, which is about a five or ten minute climb. The views from the top are absolutely worth it. We stopped at our favourite viewpoint facing Port Lympia to take some final portraits of the family, with the town and sea stretching out behind them.

Family portraits at Colline du Château viewpoint overlooking Port Lympia in Nice France Parents with daughter at Castle Hill Nice with panoramic Mediterranean Sea views Family photo session at scenic Colline du Château with Nice town and coast backdrop Family of three at favorite viewpoint facing Port Lympia on Castle Hill Nice Parents and young daughter at Colline du Château with Nice harbor views French Riviera Family portraits with Nice town and Mediterranean stretching behind at Castle Hill Coordinated family outfits at Colline du Château viewpoint in Nice France Family enjoying views from Castle Hill overlooking Port Lympia and Nice coastline Morning family portraits at scenic Castle Hill viewpoint in Nice French Riviera Parents with daughter at Colline du Château with panoramic Nice and sea views Family session at favorite Castle Hill spot facing Port Lympia in Nice France Beautiful family portraits with Nice town backdrop from Colline du Château viewpoint Family of three at Castle Hill with Mediterranean and Nice harbor stretching behind Final family portraits at Colline du Château overlooking Port Lympia Nice France Parents and daughter at scenic viewpoint with Nice coastline views French Riviera Family photo session conclusion at Castle Hill with panoramic Nice and sea backdrop

The session was relaxed, playful and full of beautiful light. In just a morning, we captured natural, joyful moments that S, L, and R will be able to treasure for years to come.

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