The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories.
Orange County Family Photographer
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Welcome to my little corner of the internet!
I’m Cecilia, a natural-light, storytelling
photographer here in sun-soaked
Orange County, CA. I believe every family carries its own kind of magic. No two stories are the same, and no session should feel cookie-cutter. My approach breaks free from stiff poses and instead embraces the beautiful, fleeting moments that make your family yours.
During our time together, you’ll simply love, laugh, play, and hold each other close. My job is to gently guide, quietly observe, and capture the way your little one’s hand curls into yours, the warmth in your partner’s smile, the laughter that spills out when no one’s watching and turn those threads into art.
When you open your gallery, I hope it feels like coming home. I want it to bring happy tears, to remind you of the love you pour into your family, of the hard days you’ve overcome, and of the extraordinary beauty in your everyday. These are the moments worth holding onto. The ones that make life feel breathtaking.
your orange county photographer and creative storyteller.
Hello & Welcome!
I'm Cecilia
Welcome to my little corner of the internet!
I’m Cecilia, a natural-light, storytelling photographer here in sun-soaked
Orange County, CA. I believe every family carries its own kind of magic. No two stories are the same, and no session should feel cookie-cutter. My approach breaks free from stiff poses and instead embraces the beautiful, fleeting moments that make your family yours.
During our time together, you’ll simply love, laugh, play, and hold each other close. My job is to gently guide, quietly observe, and capture the way your little one’s hand curls into yours, the warmth in your partner’s smile, the laughter that spills out when no one’s watching and turn those threads into art.
When you open your gallery, I hope it feels like coming home. I want it to bring happy tears, to remind you of the love you pour into your family, of the hard days you’ve overcome, and of the extraordinary beauty in your everyday. These are the moments worth holding onto. The ones that make life feel breathtaking.
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Did you know the simple act of having your families’ photographs hung in your house increases your children's self-esteem? Studies show that having your family photographed and having your loving portraits displayed prominently in your home sends the message that your family is important to one another and that you honor the memories you created together.
The days are long,
but the years are short
Ceci does amazing work! We religiously go to her for all our photo shoots and every time she delivers beautifully captured moments.
She is great with kids and helping everyone get comfortable during the shoots to capture every special moment.
Thank you Ceci!
-Alissa Ramos
Words cannot describe how impressed I am with this woman and her talent! Our first session was a year and a half ago, and I knew right then- she was our forever photographer. She made our little awkward selves feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera! When my husband proposed to me- I knew I wanted HER to be my photographer! She picked out the perfect location and the pictures were to die for!! That being said-I couldn’t resist not having her be my Wedding photographer!
My wedding album was SO AMAZING!!
She and her Husband, Nathan, completely exceeded our expectations. We are so happy these are the pictures we get to look at for a lifetime.
Thank you, Cecilia for capturing these beautiful memories.
-Lyndsey Giordano
Can’t express how happy I am to have these moments captured! One day we’ll look back at these memories with my girls and I can thank Cecilia Perez Photography for making it possible.
-Erandee
Amazing is an understatement! Cecilia’s work is absolutely stunning! Thank you again for these memorable photos!
-Emmanuel
Working with Cecilia was the best choice I made when choosing a photographer for my maternity experience and family shoot. She is experienced, professional, and super fun to work with. From the beginning I felt comfortable as she explained and guided me through our session. All of my pictures turned out to be exactly what I wanted and more, I could not thank her enough for amazing job she did, and certainly will not hesitate to work with her in the future.
-Amir
My experience with Cecilia was amazing. She took photos of my engagement. I love how friendly she was. She made me so comfortable. I love how the pictures turned out. She is super talented.
-Danu
