COASTAL PORTRAIT photography in Pismo Beach & CENTRAL COAST as well as santa barbara and san francisco
There is something special about the coast ~ the sound of the waves, the golden evening light and the feeling of time slowing down.
Coastal portrait photography is about more than beautiful scenery. It is about capturing the people you love, the season of life you are in and the moments you want to remember for years to come.
Based in Pismo Beach, we create natural, relaxed beach portraits throughout San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast, including Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Avila Beach, Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. We also take bookings as far south as Santa Barbara as well as San Francisco to the north.
Whether you are celebrating a family vacation, gathering multiple generations together, marking a graduation, planning a surprise proposal, capturing an engagement or simply documenting your family as it is today, your session is designed around your story.
Using natural light, beautiful coastal locations and a relaxed approach, we create authentic photographs filled with connection, personality and joy.
More Than Beach Photos — A Coastal Photography Experience
Every coastal portrait session is designed to create more than a collection of photographs — it is an experience and a chance to slow down, connect and enjoy the beauty of the Central Coast. Working with us as your beach photographer, Your session may include:
~ Family beach portraits
~ Vacation photography
~ Couples and engagement sessions
~ Senior and graduation portraits
~ Multi-generational family sessions
~Maternity photography
~ Lifestyle portraits
~ Dog-friendly beach sessions
~ Sunset photography
~ Natural candid photography
We work closely with you before your session to choose the perfect location, time of day and overall feel. Whether you love dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, rolling dunes or golden sunsets, we know the best Central Coast locations throughout the year.
Rather than creating stiff or heavily posed photographs, our aim is to capture real moments ~laughter, connection, adventure and the special feeling of being together by the ocean.
See some of our coastal photography work below. Contact us today to create your outdoor coastal photography experience!
~ Naturally focused adventure photography, spectacular locations, laced with fun and emotion.
"I had the pleasure of working with Tracey for the first time this year. We met at a local park in Danville with 6 adults and 4 children to take family photos. I didn't want structured photos of 10 individuals staring at a camera! Tracey's shots captured our family in fluid and natural moments interacting with each other with joy and laughter. I am looking forward to having Tracey take our family photos again early next year. She is a gem!"
~ Sue
"I am speechless. These are spectacular! Thank you so much!"
~ Teresa
”You did a really great job! Love the settings! Thank you so much! You are a joy to work with!"
~ Sally
"We are so happy to have been able to work with Tracey. She is so talented. We just love our family photos. Thank you Tracey!"
~ Rochelle
"Tracey We were blown away by Tracey's pics. The entire experience was so special and fun. The process of taking family pics can actually be challenging, and she made it so comfortable and easy. She even incorporated our chocolate lab puppy! We are so pleased with the results and look forward to working with her again."
~ Lena A.
"Tracey Medcalfe you are so talented! Your own warmth brings out the warmth in those you photograph!"
- Andrea
"After coming back from a school field trip, Tracey handed me a couple black and white candid photos that she had taken of my daughter. I could not get over how she had captured the pure essence of my third grader. I later told Tracey that I had cherished the photos and framed them. I asked her if she wouldn't mind taking a couple pictures of my daughter who was about to graduate from high school. I then found out, to my complete surprise, that Tracey was a photographer. I should have known. Tracey then photogrphed my oldest daughter and it could not have been more perfect. She made everything feel comfortable and very natural. She used natural backgrounds that were creative and unique. Just beautiful. The following year I asked her to photograph my 17 year old son in action at a soccer game. Incredible once again! I could not be more thrilled with Tracey's work. She is awesome!!!"
- Brianna R.
"Tracey took lovely family photos for us this past December. She was able to put all of us at ease and capture the personalities of our kids. She is very easy going and fun to work with. I highly recommend her."
~ Jen
