Category Archives: Children’s Photography

Newborn & Family Photos + Big Sister’s 2nd Birthday

09.22.2025

As a newborn and family photographer, one of my greatest joys is getting to watch families grow and celebrate their little ones’ special milestones. This beautiful family welcomed a new baby boy this summer, and to make it even sweeter, we also celebrated big sister’s 2nd birthday during the same photoshoot! Capturing newborn and family photos along with birthday photos was such a treat.

I first photographed this family last year for their little girl’s first birthday session, so it was extra special to see her again and capture how much she’s grown. And now she has a new role as a big sister! She is such a little beauty, and her new baby brother is too cute.

If you’re welcoming a newborn or celebrating a milestone like a little one’s birthday, I’d love to capture these memories for your family!

3rd birthday photos! | Menifee Child Photographer

09.19.2025

If this little beauty looks familiar, it’s because I’ve been so lucky to also photograph her 1st birthday and 2nd birthday photos too! Getting to photograph her 3rd birthday photos was such a treat, and she brought so much personality to go with that adorable smile.

Looking to schedule a special photoshoot for your little one? I offer a variety of options to book, including mini sessions or full sessions that can include photos of our whole family!

Welcome Baby Number Three! | Menifee Newborn Photographer

09.16.2025

Welcome baby number three for this beautiful family: the cutest baby girl!! I first met them earlier this year for adorable big sister’s 4th birthday photos. I was so thrilled when they booked again for their baby girl’s newborn photos. One of my many favorite things about their session was the sweet sister’s bond that was already so evident!

Enjoy an overload of sweetness, and if you’re looking for a newborn photographer in the Menifee area — contact me to chat or book here!

Big Sister’s 5th Birthday + Baby Brother’s Newborn Photoshoot

09.13.2025

Sharing this session is long overdue, but I couldn’t miss it because it was so special—a newborn photoshoot for their sweet baby boy combined with his big sister’s 5th birthday portraits. I was extra excited for this session after meeting their beautiful family last year for big sister’s 4th birthday photos!

Celebrating Two Milestones in One Session

When families welcome a new baby, it’s also a big moment for siblings. This proud big sister was turning five, and it was the perfect opportunity to celebrate her milestone alongside her baby brother’s first portraits. I loved that their brother in the middle was so extra sweet with his baby brother. It was so precious to see the new bond between them.

Combining sessions is a wonderful way to capture both occasions in one sitting, creating a gallery full of meaningful images you’ll treasure for years to come. For big sister’s 5th birthday photos, we made sure she had her own time in the spotlight. Five is such a fun age!

Sibling & Family Photos

These kinds of sessions go beyond just newborn photography. They capture the growing connections in your family—how siblings welcome the newest member, and how each child’s milestones weave together. In this case, the gallery told a beautiful story of new beginnings and growing up, side by side.

Sisters Photoshoot | Menifee Kids Photographer

05.22.2025

There’s something so special about the bond between sisters—and this duo made their sisters photoshoot so much fun from the moment they stepped in front of the camera. Big sister kept telling her little sister how cute she looked — it was so sweet! They both looked absolutely adorable. Big sister is turning 5 this summer, and we couldn’t let the moment pass without snapping a few birthday portraits to celebrate the occasion.

Scroll through for some of my favorite shots from this darling session!

A Joy-Filled Cousins Session | Canyon Lake Photographer

05.20.2025

This adorable crew of cousins (two sets of siblings) came to me after winning a session I donated to Gifts of Joy through a silent auction. From the moment they arrived, the session was bursting with energy and chaos— it was so much fun and they are all such beautiful kids! Adding to the joy, both baby girls had recently turned one, so I made sure to capture some photos to celebrate their first birthday milestones too.

I’m also grateful to have the opportunity to support an incredible cause. From their website, “Gifts of Joy is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to bringing joy, hope, and encouragement to children battling cancer and their families. What began in 2018 as a small toy drive in Temecula, CA has grown into a multi-state movement, now serving 14 hospital units across Southern California and Tennessee. Through toy drives, care packages, and hospital support programs, we strive to uplift spirits, ease burdens, and remind every child and family that they are seen, loved, and never alone. Hospitals now rely on our year-round gifts and encouragement initiatives to bring comfort and support when it’s needed most.”

To learn more about Gifts of Joy or to get involved, visit their website and see how you can help bring a little extra light to families facing their hardest days.

Now to show off some highlights from this adorable cousins photoshoot!

4th Birthday Photos | Menifee Kids Photographer

05.19.2025

This little beauty lit up the camera with her darling personality, gorgeous hair, and the cutest smile! I had so much fun capturing her 4th birthday photos—it was such a fun session from start to finish. I loved every minute of capturing her special milestone.

Birthday sessions like this are such a sweet way to freeze time and celebrate who they are right now. Four is one of my favorite ages, always such an extra cute phase in childhood!

I offer two childhood sessions: a Deluxe Child Session or a Mini Child Session...book a special photoshoot for your little one(s) today!

5th Birthday Photos | Golden Birthday {5 on the 5th!}

05.09.2025

This little beauty celebrated her Golden Birthday (5 years old on the 5th of May), and I had so much fun capturing some sweet photos of her with her cutie little sister and beautiful mama.

5th Birthday Photoshoot

05.06.2025

I’m a few months behind on posting — it’s great to be busy, but I’m glad to have a moment to catch up on sharing some sweet photos! I’m excited to finally showcase this cutie’s 5th birthday photoshoot. The setup was simple and sweet, with a giant pink balloon to announce that she’s turning 5 — such a big and important milestone! She was so sweet being the star of the show, and I hope she felt as special as she is.

Why Birthday Photoshoots Matter: Capturing Milestones That Fly By

Kids grow faster than we can sometimes keep up with—and birthdays are one of the most meaningful ways to pause and take it all in. It’s a special way to freeze time for just a moment and capture the growth and personality of your child at that specific age.

Every birthday marks a new chapter. Photos celebrate these milestones and tell the story of who your child is becoming, year by year. A birthday photoshoot gives you and your child lasting keepsakes to look back on.

Want to celebrate your little one with a special birthday photoshoot? Contact me or schedule through my booking link!

Second birthday photoshoot

01.26.2025

A year flew by and I got to see cutie T again for her second birthday photoshoot, after getting to do her 1st birthday photos last year. 2nd birthday photos are such a fun transition between babyhood and childhood, and she is such a little beauty and so full of spunk! She loved the heart sunglasses she found in my studio (I always have lots of props and outfits out to choose from, and the “2” balloon was a hit too) and she brought the cutest pretty in pink outfit.