newborn

Mia, my daughter loves the story of when we became a family of four upon her arrival. She loves to browse through her photo albums as I tell her about the times she would fall asleep on her daddy’s chest while her big brother helped shush her to sleep. Like her, I love the memories of her newborn days. The images of us becoming a family are some of my most precious keepsakes. To be honest, the first month of my children’s lives are kind of a blur, and having professional photos of their beginnings is what keeps the memories alive. The photos are what make my daughter’s eyes sparkle as I tell her HER STORY. These photos show her how much love surrounded her beginning…

remember what getting to know each other for the first time felt like

studio newborn sessions

Studio newborn sessions are designed to not only capture your new baby’s newborn stage but to pamper the new mom as well. The studio sessions take place at my Kearny Mesa studio. We will start our session at 9:30 am on a weekday. Upon arrival, my amazing make-up artist will pamper mom with hair and makeup, which is included in your session fee. I will then proceed to photograph the baby alone in different poses and outfits. Once mom is ready, we will proceed to capture family photos with the new bundle of joy. You can expect the experience to take anywhere from 3-4 hours. And don’t worry, I have plenty of treats, coffee, water, and seltzers ready for your enjoyment!

Check out the newborn gallery!

If there are siblings, I aim to photograph the new babe with her siblings first. This way the older siblings can be free and go play. I always recommend having another adult during the session so they can tend to the older siblings. Maybe grammy wants to help out and why not? Let’s take a few photos with her too! I will capture family photos, sibling photos (even furry siblings!) and photos of the babe alone. I wait until the baby is sleepiest.

lifestyle newborn sessions

Lifestyle newborn sessions are all about capturing the connection and love that surrounds a family during the first weeks of a babe’s birth. I photograph the raw and the beautiful of this special time. While I make sure to guide you with posing and prompts, I respect your space and wait for those real moments to happen, the ones with all the magic, the ones you will remember forever. You can expect our time together to last anywhere from 1-2 hours, depending on the baby and the situation. Lifestyle sessions are best when done early in the morning. I do not start sessions past 12pm. You do not have to worry about deep cleaning your house, you already have enough going on momma! I usually shoot in a few spots with the best light around your house. Just sit and relax! Let me do the work.

Check out the newborn gallery!

Pricing

Where will my newborn photos take place?: In the comfort of your own home or at the studio. If we do a lifestyle session at home, we’ll work in special places throughout your home, including the nursery you spent so much time building.
When does newborn photography take place?: Ideally, during the first two weeks of your baby’s life. That way, everything is still fresh and new and the baby’s skin is perfect.
When to book your newborn lifestyle shoot?: I encourage my clients to book sessions as soon as possible in order to secure their spot. I take a limited amount of sessions per month and these are very popular sessions!
What if my baby is fussy?: I have been called the baby whisperer by many of my past clients. I had a colicky baby of my own, so I researched and tried every trick out there. When it comes to helping soothe babies, I am your gal. I am confident and always safe when handling babies—you can rest assured that your baby will be safe in my arms (while I help swaddle or place the baby for a pose).