I had the joy of capturing a stunning photoshoot for this newborn beauty and her family. What made this session even more special is that I also photographed her big brother as a newborn up to his 1st birthday. Creating a visual story that grows with the family is such an honor.
Book your newborn session and I’ll be honored to capture your little one’s first magical days!
Remember this sweet baby boy’s newborn session with 3 generations? It felt like just yesterday to me! Fast forward one year, and I got to capture his first birthday photos too.
This session was all about capturing how much he’s grown and I loved that his big brother, parents, and grandparents came to celebrate his special 1st birthday milestone. The session ended with a smash — a cake smash, that is! I got to photograph his big brother’s 1st birthday photos too. It means the world to me when clients return. This beautiful family had just moved after their last session, so I truly appreciated them driving all the way out for this session.
These are such fun moments to treasure, and I’d love to help you capture them too. Book your baby’s milestone session and check out the many session options I offer!
I loved this beautiful baby girl’s 1st birthday photoshoot! She is as happy as she is gorgeous, and her sweet personality shined from the moment the session started. Although this was a short and sweet mini session, she filled every minute with bright smiles and expressive little moments that made her gallery so special.
Mini sessions are perfect for capturing updated milestone portraits while keeping things simple and stress-free. Even in a shorter session, I can capture a variety of sweet photos full of personality.
Interested in booking a baby photoshoot? I recently put together a studio catalog that showcases the outfits, props, etc that I have available for sessions. It’s designed to make planning easy and help you envision the perfect look for your baby’s special session.
If you’re looking for a maternity photographer in the Menifee or Temecula Valley area, check out this beautiful maternity photoshoot. I loved meeting this couple and I’m so excited for them to welcome their baby boy! Pregnancy is a season of anticipation and transformation. A maternity photoshoot captures this fleeting chapter of your growing baby bump and the love already forming long before your baby arrives.
A maternity session allows you to celebrate your changing body, capture the bond between you and your baby, include your partner (and other children, if you have any), and document the beginning of your motherhood story.
The ideal time for a maternity photoshoot is between 28–34 weeks. At this stage, your belly is beautifully round and you’re still comfortable enough to move and pose before your baby’s arrival.
Maternity photography isn’t just about the bump — it’s about connection. I’m always happy to include your partner and/or other children in your maternity photoshoot!
Many families choose to book maternity and newborn photography sessions together — this creates a seamless story from pregnancy to baby’s arrival, and you’ll receive a returning client discount for your newborn photoshoot! The transition from maternity portraits to tiny newborn photos is one of the most beautiful visual comparisons. Before long, the bump you cradled in your maternity photos will be the baby you hold in your newborn session.
Preparing for Your Maternity Photoshoot
To feel confident and relaxed for your session, schedule hair, nails and makeup if possible. Bring nude undergarments for gown changes. Clients are welcome to bring their own outfits, and I have a few maternity gowns available. I’m also happy to gather gowns/outfits with enough notice.
Years from now, you’ll look back at these photos and remember not just how you looked — but how you felt.
Pregnancy may feel long some days, but in hindsight, it passes quickly. See my booking calendar to schedule your maternity photoshoot, and contact me with any questions.
One whole year. Twelve months of growth and milestones — and this handsome baby boy celebrated it in all-star style with a “My Rookie Year” first birthday photoshoot. I also got to photograph his newborn session, and it was so fun to see him return with so much personality and smiles. Comparing his newborn gallery to his first birthday portraits shows just how much changes in a year. I loved that his big sisters joined in for some sweet sibling photos too!
Here are a few helpful tips for planning a 1st birthday photoshoot:
Keep the setup clean and simple.
The focus should always stay on your baby.
Choose comfortable, neutral outfits
Neutrals photograph beautifully and a comfy baby is a happy baby!
Schedule at 11–12 months.
This allows time to use the photos for birthday invitations or party decor.
Pair it with a newborn session.
It’s a great way to capture the most precious early stages of your baby’s life, and I always offer a returning client discount to repeat clients!
Your baby only has one rookie season — make sure it’s documented from the very first chapter.
Getting to capture this absolutely beautiful baby girl’s photos from newborn to 1st birthday has been such a treat. She was such a gorgeous newborn with a full head of the most amazing red hair, and although that deep rich color gradually “washed out”, her hair is still as beautiful as ever and she is SO adorable! Check out her 6 month photos too — what a cutie.
I also love her mama’s style as she chose white and neutral palettes to ensure the focus stayed exactly where it should—on the cute baby! This creates a bright, classic and timeless aesthetic with a cohesive first-year gallery that flows beautifully from newborn to one year old.
Don’t miss these once-in-a-lifetime stages:
Babies change and grow so much in their first year, from their expressions and personality, to hair color and mobility and more. I have absolutely loved getting to photograph this sweet girl’s first chapter of life. Contact me to document your little one!
One of the greatest compliments as a photographer is when families return again and again. I had the privilege of photographing both of these adorable girls as newborns and again for their first birthday photos. Baby T’s mama was worried she wouldn’t cooperate, but she proved us wrong and packed SO much personality into her 1st birthday cake smash!
If you’re searching for a Temecula Valley photographer, whether it’s for newborn photos, baby milestone pics, 1st birthday photos (with or without a cake smash), in-studio family or maternity photos, check out my booking page or contact me! I would love to help capture a piece of your family’s story.
Now back to these sweet sisters — seeing their bond was the cutest thing ever. I got to capture their interactions, individual portraits of each of them, along with classic first birthday cake smash photos to mark this precious milestone. Enjoy some favorites!
Some sessions carry a quiet depth that I’ll never forget. This family is so beautiful and I’m so grateful to them for trusting me to capture their adorable baby boy’s newborn photos. I love that he somehow always looks like he’s smiling — what a handsome little man!
I offer full, mini, and in-home lifestyle newborn sessions, and for the new year I’m introducing a Petite Newborn Session — a sweet, simple, 20-minute newborn session that’s all about baby. No props, no setups, and minimal posing—just pure, timeless baby portraits. It’s a perfect option for anyone wanting an extra-quick, budget-friendly way to capture those precious newborn moments.
This option is for anyone looking for a shorter, minimalist session that highlights your baby’s tiny details, gentle expressions, and pure sweetness. With a simple approach and a short & sweet session, you’ll receive classic images that feel clean, authentic, and forever timeless.
A beautiful choice for families wanting something sweet and straightforward while still preserving these fleeting newborn moments. Head over to my booking calendar to choose the Newborn Session option that works best for you!
Why 6–8 Months Is the Perfect Age for Baby Photos
There is something undeniably magical about photographing babies between 6 and 8 months old. This sweet “sitter” stage is one of the most adorable milestones—babies are full of personality, learning to sit on their own, and bursting with curiosity about the world around them. They haven’t yet learned to crawl away at lightning speed, which means we can capture precious expressions without chasing them across the studio. It truly is the perfect window for gorgeous baby portraits.
I’m so excited to finally get around to sharing some favorites from the most adorable baby girl’s photoshoot. Her mom brought her in an adorable vintage romper and handmade some amazing flower crowns for the session.
Ready to schedule your own sitter session? Check out my booking calendar!
