"I can't say enough great things about Dennis, he truly is an amazing photographer! We've relied on him time and time again to capture all of our important life events, and he always delivers stunning results. Not only is he incredibly talented behind the camera, but his warm and friendly personality makes him such a joy to work with. I can't recommend him enough!

Your Family.
Your Stories.
Capture your family's unique story with Dennis Mock, the preferred La Jolla beach photographer. His signature style brings vibrant moments to life, from sunsets to sand between your toes. Don't let precious moments slip away as kids grow up - make time to play and document your days with your loved ones. Contact Dennis Mock today to schedule your photo session and create photo stories that will last a lifetime.

2023
San Diego
Session Info
FULL STORY:
75 min session includes 125+ digitals.
All for $650
SHORT STORY:
45 min session includes 75+ digitals.
All for $450
And if you're bringing along extended family members, there's an additional $150 fee.
*Gorgeous professionally retouched prints are available to order directly from your Gallery.

Are you planning a get-together in San Diego?
If you are, I wanted to suggest something that could make your time together even more special. Dennis is a fantastic photographer who can capture beautiful memories of your family during this wild phase of life. With families spread out across the country, it's rare to get everyone together, so why not make the most of it?
Here's a sample shot list that Dennis can work with for extended families: group shot, grandparents with grandkids, just the grandkids (the cousins), grandparents portrait, siblings, siblings with their families, individual shots of the grandkids, parents' couples portrait, and individual shots of the parents with their kids. I hope this helps you make the most of your time together!
EXTENDED FAMILY SESSIONS
Kristen C

"I hired Dennis to do family photos while we were on vacation in San Diego. He was incredibly easy to work with— even from 1,000 miles away. My family had more fun on this photo-shoot than any other, so much so that my 7-year-old didn’t want to leave.
And the photos... my goodness, the photos... he sent us well over 80 beautiful images, at least 20 made me gasp when I saw them. And I’m very picky! :) Some posed shots, and many ‘lifestyle’ shots that showed love, fun, and happiness. Simply priceless pictures that I will cherish. Could not recommend more highly" .
WHAT TO WEAR
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Clothing is always what makes parents the most nervous to plan a family session. Just know that as long as your family is being themselves, that is what is the most important! But here are a few general rules of thumb I advise clients to follow:
Wear something you can move in without worrying about it. Comfort is key!
Plan minimal outfit changes for kids. They don't like it, so try to keep it to a single change, if any.
Don't match! No one matches in real life, so don't start on picture day.
KIND WORDS

"Dennis is an amazing photographer! We've used him continuously to document our life events . His talent and personality make him a joy to be around. " - Aaron

La Jolla, CA
"We want to sincerely THANK YOU for the amazing pictures! They are so beautiful!! You have created a treasure for us that we can look back at for many years! Thanks again Dennis for taking your time to tell our story! We look forward to working with you again!" -
Alex & Mike W

Scripps Pier
Dennis has been our go-to photographer for as long as I can remember. My husband and I were lucky enough to find him when we got engaged 15 years ago, and we've been using him ever since. He's got a real knack for capturing those precious moments, whether it's with adults or kids. We've never been let down by his work. Year after year, he delivers amazing photos that we'll treasure forever. Thanks, Dennis! - Kim D
DENNIS MOCK
PHOTOGRAPHER

Dennis Mock has been on quite the journey as a photographer. Originally, Dennis focused on sports and architecture photography while living in San Diego. However, he eventually realized my true passion was family photography. "I love capturing the unique story of each family I work with - showcasing their personalities and the joy they share".
Through my spontaneous and documentary style, Dennis Mock has received numerous awards from professional photographer's associations like PPA, WPPI, PPC, PPSDC, as well as recognition from camera companies like Kodak and Fuji.
He is proud to have earned the title of Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsmen from PPA. And, honored to have been named "San Diego Photographer of the Year" nine times by PPSDC.