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Timeless, heartfelt photography capturing life’s most meaningful moments across San Luis Obispo County

Looking for a San Luis Obispo County photographer who captures genuine connection and beautiful, natural moments? We specialize in family, maternity, newborn, and portrait photography across Paso Robles, Atascadero, Pismo Beach, Cambria, and Avila Beach.

Our sessions are designed to feel relaxed and playful—whether in a beautifully styled studio setting for newborn and cake smash sessions or capturing natural, connected moments on location. Each experience is thoughtfully guided to reflect your story through timeless, artistic imagery you’ll treasure for years to come.

SERVICES

Family Photography
Authentic, joy-filled sessions that capture connection, laughter, and the beauty of your everyday moments together.

Maternity Photography
Soft, luminous portraits that celebrate the strength, beauty, and anticipation of motherhood.

Newborn Photography
Gentle, baby-led sessions designed to preserve the quiet, fleeting moments of your newborn’s earliest days.

Children & Milestone Sessions
Playful, personality-driven portraits that document growth, milestones, and the magic of each stage.

Weddings & Elopements
Romantic, story-driven photography that captures every meaningful moment—from intimate exchanges to unforgettable celebrations.

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Cake Smash Portraits

Children Portraits

Family Sessions

Baby Bumps & Tiny Toes

Senior & School Photos

Child Modeling

Weddings & Events

Business Branding

Products and Professional Headshots.

About Me

Hello! I’m Candi Cooper, a photographer with a deep love for capturing life’s most meaningful moments through a timeless, studio-inspired style. Based in San Luis Obispo County, I serve families, couples, and growing mothers throughout Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, and surrounding Central Coast areas.

My journey began at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where I studied Fine Art Photography, and over the past 15 years, I’ve dedicated myself to refining my work and creating images that feel both intentional and lasting.

I focus on capturing authentic connection—whether it’s the quiet anticipation of motherhood, the joy of family, or the celebration of a meaningful milestone. My approach is relaxed and thoughtful, offering on-location sessions and curated studio experiences in beautiful Central Coast settings, including Pismo Beach and nearby areas.

Studio

I currently specialize in on-location portrait sessions and curated studio experiences throughout San Luis Obispo County. Sessions can take place at beautiful outdoor locations or in professionally rented studios in Pismo Beach, offering a flexible and elevated photography experience. Studio rentals are booked through Peerspace and can be added to your session for an additional fee.

Let’s Capture Your Story

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, an engagement, or a maternity journey, I’m here to tell your story in a way that feels genuine and uniquely yours. If you’re looking for a family, maternity, or wedding photographer in San Luis Obispo County or Paso Robles, I would love to work with you.

These moments are your sweetest memories.

Reviews and 5 Star Rating

"I booked a session after finding her work on instagram. I have no previous experience with photography sessions and her registration answered all my questions. Her pricing is straightforward. Communication was great, her interaction with my daughter brought out the best and natural poses. Turnaround time was quick."

 

Charry Uy

"Candi is understanding, professional, and she can get my serious boy to smile! We love all of our family photos, and will continue to work with Candi for the future!." - Allison Dea-Kemp

"Love our sessions with Candi! We’ve done two so far and both times she’s exceeded our expectations and given us exactly the vision I asked for. She’s an awesome person to work with and so kind. Highly recommend her!"

 

Krissy Meyer

"It was a great family portraits session with Candy. She is so hardworking and truly dedicated to her work. We love to do every photo session with her.

Thank you 😊 "  -  Nidhi Joshi

"The absolute best! Super friendly, and creative! I love all her work!! I always feel self conscious when having pictures taken but she makes me feel at ease and comfortable. The hardest part of the whole process is narrowing down which pictures we want! "  -  Amanda Murphy

"a fantastic photographer that truly cares about her work. She specializes in light and styling. Extremely knowledgeable with photography, best light, background. She is a great eye! Candi is not only fantastic with children on getting them to pose and smile but she makes adults feel comfortable too. She listens to what your preferences are (i.e your better side, fixes your hair, or wardrobe) and pays attention to detail. I have had Candi do several of our family portraits, headshots, newborn and event photographs. She is professional, quickly responds, and honest. I get so many compliments on the photographs she has taken. Its hard to find a photograph like Candi we are very happy with her work."

 

Roxanne Morrill

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We proudly serve families and couples across San Luis Obispo County, including Paso Robles, Atascadero, Pismo Beach, Cambria, Avila Beach, and surrounding Central Coast communities.

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