When my second child was born, my mother moved across the country to be closer to us. She ended up settling down near Old Town Pasadena, which – luckily – is about ten minutes from my home and studio. As long-time LA residents, we were prepared to show her around town, but she surprised us by showing us the charms of
When photographing newborns, I use a method called “baby-led posing.” Baby-led posing means that I only put your baby into safe, supported positions and pay close attention to your newborn’s cues to determine the most comfortable positions. A baby-led session differs from a traditional newborn session, where newborns are tightly wrapped and set in props or put into risky
Ready to book your newborn portraits? If this is your first baby, you probably have many questions. I’ve been a newborn photographer in Los Angeles for nearly a decade and have heard them all, so I’ve compiled a list of the questions I get most. Here are five things to know about your newborn photo session. The ideal time to book your
Your newborn doesn’t need clothes for their photo session, you have the perfect dress picked out, but what should baby’s siblings wear for newborn photos? Ever since I started as a newborn photographer in Los Angeles, I’ve included parent and sibling portraits in my sessions. Your newborn session doesn’t just document your new baby, it also celebrates a new version
My Los Angeles newborn photography clients come to me because they are looking for something a little bit different. My work is a far cry from what most people picture when they think of studio newborn photography. You won’t find any baskets, buckets, or doll beds in my light and airy studio. Instead, I create natural, emotive images with a
Occasionally, one of my clients asks me whether they should do a newborn photo shoot or wait until their baby is a bit older. I’m a newborn photographer, so you can guess my answer. Before we get to my opinion, let’s look at why you might be asking that question in the first place. Are you worried you won’t feel up
Can you DIY your newborn portraits? Yes. Do you want to? Maybe not. I’m a Los Angeles newborn photographer known for my simple newborn portraits and my clients are often shocked at how much work goes into “simple” newborn photography. Here are a few things to consider before you join the ranks of newborn photography Pinterest fails. What kind of newborn portraits
As a mom of two, I know that ease and comfort are hard to come by in the first days and weeks after your baby is born. That’s why I’ve built my business around the idea of giving new moms a little bit of luxury. Luxury newborn photography means I take care of all the details so that you can
Most newborn photographers, myself included, advise scheduling your newborn portrait session for the first two weeks of baby’s life. There are a few reasons why this is the best time for a newborn session. First, baby’s bones have not fully hardened yet, and they are still happy to curl up in the positions they found comfiest in the womb. Second, babies sleep
Los Angeles is a pretty laid-back town, so it makes sense that my clients are looking for natural newborn portraits and even some candid photos. I’ve been a newborn photographer in Los Angeles, employing this natural style for years. Many trends have come and gone, but candid, natural newborn photos never go out of style. Natural newborn sessions without props leave plenty
