Daily Grind Media
CORONA DEL MAR
PHOTOGRAPHY
For over a decade, Corona del Mar's most demanding businesses have turned to agencies that understand how to produce photography at a level that reflects the clientele. Daily Grind Media is that agency — cinematic production, strategic direction, and end-to-end campaign delivery.
01 — Overview
What You Get
Editorial-grade product, portrait, lifestyle and brand photography shot to the exact specs of your marketing campaigns. We light, style, and direct so every frame is campaign-ready.
Product & e-commerce catalog photography
Founder portraits and executive headshots
Brand lifestyle and editorial storytelling
Event and venue coverage
Real estate and hospitality interiors
Full retouching and color grading included
02 — Local Market
Why This Market, Why This Agency
Corona del Mar — 'CDM' to locals — is the refined, residential sister city to Newport Beach. Located on a bluff above some of the most beautiful beaches in California, CDM's Pacific Coast Highway village is a tight stretch of boutique restaurants, wine bars, and design shops. The real estate market rivals Newport's in price per square foot. It's a market where business is quiet, personal, and driven by a tight community of generational wealth.
For photography specifically, Corona del Mar presents an unusual mix of opportunities and expectations. Clients here are used to seeing world-class work from the boutique hotels, galleries, and restaurants around them — which means your content needs to clear a higher bar from day one.
Our crews have worked around and near Corona del Mar State Beach (Big Corona), Little Corona Beach, Inspiration Point, Sherman Library and Gardens — we know the access patterns, the permit requirements, and the best times of day to shoot each location.
We also regularly produce photography work in the neighboring communities of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach — all within the same production day if needed.
- ›Corona del Mar State Beach (Big Corona)
- ›Little Corona Beach
- ›Inspiration Point
- ›Sherman Library and Gardens
- ›Pelican Hill
- ›Five Crowns restaurant
- ›Corona del Mar Scenic 5K (June)
- ›Summer concerts at Sherman Gardens
- ›Christmas Walk (December)
- ›Corona del Mar Chamber events year-round
03 — Process
How the Process Works
Discovery Call
15-20 min to understand your business, goals, and budget. Free and no pressure.
Creative Brief
Written photography brief with shot list, timeline, deliverables, and firm pricing.
Photography Production
On-location in Corona del Mar. Full crew, gear, and creative direction — you show up, we handle the rest.
Delivery
Preview round within 48 hours. Revisions, final deliverables in 1-2 weeks.
04 — Coverage
Coverage Across Corona del Mar
05 — FAQ
What Clients Ask Most
Are you familiar with Corona del Mar?
Corona del Mar is one of the markets we know best. We've shot at most of the well-known locations (Corona del Mar State Beach (Big Corona), Little Corona Beach, Inspiration Point) and we know the permit, access, and scheduling quirks that make local shoots go smoothly.
What size businesses do you work with in Corona del Mar?
Everything from single-owner boutique businesses to multi-location luxury brands. We scale the crew and production budget to the project — most of our Corona del Mar clients are premium service providers, hospitality operators, and high-end retail or medical practices.
Can you handle permits and location access in Corona del Mar?
Yes. We manage all permit paperwork, COI (certificate of insurance) requirements, and venue coordination as part of production. For public spaces and Corona del Mar landmarks, we pull the appropriate film and still photography permits before the shoot date.
How long does a typical photo shoot take?
Half-day shoots run 3-4 hours and cover 10-20 final images. Full-day shoots run 7-8 hours and cover 30-60+ finals. Planning, location scouting, and shot lists happen before the shoot so the day runs efficiently.
Do you provide models, stylists, and locations?
Yes. We handle talent casting, wardrobe styling, prop sourcing, and location scouting end-to-end. You show up (or don't) and get the finished campaign.
How soon will I receive the photos?
A first round of color-graded previews within 48 hours. Final retouched images within 7-10 business days depending on volume.
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Let's produce something incredible
in Corona del Mar
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