As a Los Angeles newborn photographer, I often get the question: Is my baby too old for newborn photos? Most newborn photographers, myself included, typically photograph newborn portraits in the first two weeks of baby’s life. This is because newborns at this age sleep more deeply and are more comfortable in curled-up poses. You can read about the ideal window for newborn photos in this blog post: the best time to photograph your newborn. So, if your baby is older than two weeks, you might wonder… Is my baby too old for newborn photos? The short answer is “no.” There is plenty of tim ..read more

After going years as a Los Angeles maternity photographer without this request, I’ve had three clients in the last two months wanting to wear their Calvin Kleins for part of their maternity session. Since this iconic 90s trend is obviously making a comeback, I thought I’d share these images from my recent Calvin Klein maternity photo shoots, all photographed in my Los Angeles studio. The 90s Calvin Klein underwear is back! As someone who loves simple, timeless maternity photography, I can definitely get on board with this resurgent trend. Although, I have to say that I came of age in the 90s ..read more

What is a a baby plan? Whether they call it a baby plan, baby’s first year, bump to baby, or – like me- the first year collective, most newborn photographers offer a bundle of sessions to document your baby’s first year milestones. For example, my baby plan – The First Year Collective – includes a newborn session, sitter session, one-year session and optional maternity session. VIDEO Why choose a baby plan over a-la-carte sessions? Savings Most clients choose a baby plan over individually scheduled sessions because it earns them extras and/or saves them money. For example, my First Year Collec ..read more

Hey, Los Angeles families! Thinking of a family photo session this fall? My golden hour portrait sessions for October and November are booking up quickly. I still have one or two weekend spots left and a handful of weekday appointments. Please get in touch soon if you are interested in a session. Here’s a little bit of info so you know what my fall family photo sessions are all about. A photo session that’s actually fun? Really? Yes, Really. Family sessions are fun and relaxed. They are an opportunity for you to drop the reins and enjoy some time with the people you love most. Rest assured th ..read more

As a Los Angeles family photographer and lover of neutral tones, it was my absolute dream come true to photograph Molly of Almost Makes Perfect and her beautiful family! I photographed Molly’s session in her beautiful Los Angeles home. If you aren’t familiar with her blog, you should definitely check out the gorgeous remodeling and decorating she’s done. Like any family session, this one was wild and wooly… in the best sort of way. We made sure to get a gorgeous family portrait and a great image of the kids together and then we let things get wild. Izzy was at the perfect “sitter session” age ..read more

If this is your first time doing a newborn session or maybe even one of your first outings with a newborn, you might be feeling a bit nervous. As a mom, I know that packing up everything you need to venture outside the house with a new baby can be daunting. As a Los Angeles newborn photographer, I’m here to ease some of that stress. In fact, I’ll tell you that you probably don’t need much more than what’s already in your diaper bag! Here’s my list of what to bring to your newborn session and what to leave at home. My studio has nearly everything we need for your session, including all the bla ..read more

As a maternity photographer, of course I will tell you that a maternity photo shoot is worth the effort and expense. But, before I tell you all the reasons why a maternity photo shoot is worth it, I have a confession to make: I didn’t do a maternity photo shoot for either of my pregnancies. At the time, a maternity session felt like a luxury I didn’t need. Besides, I was busy with work, tired, and convinced I’d look awkward or cheesy in the photos. Now that my kids are 10 and 13 I regret that decision not to have maternity portraits taken. There are many reasons why maternity portraits are wor ..read more

As a Los Angeles newborn photographer, I know firsthand the value of investing in professional newborn photos. But, as a mother of two, I also understand the hesitation that new parents may feel when it comes to spending money on photography. It’s easy to think of photography as an extra or luxury item and question, “are newborn photos worth it?” I would argue that there are few things more valuable to invest in. The newborn stage is fleeting Babies grow and change so quickly in their first few weeks of life. Those tiny toes and fingers, the way they curl up in a ball, and the way they look so ..read more

There is a lot that goes into choosing the right newborn photographer. Of course, it’s most important that you find a newborn photographer who is experienced and will work safely with your newborn. After that, you’ll want to consider which style of newborn photography is right for you. Most people aren’t even aware of what options are out there until they start searching for newborn photography in their area. If you’re looking for a newborn photographer in Los Angeles, or another big city, the options can be overwhelming. Knowing what style of newborn photography is right for you will help you ..read more

The best way to document your baby’s first year There is no other time in your child’s life in which they change so much and so quickly as the first year. Your baby is only a baby for one short year and if you blink you might miss it. As a mom to two big kids, I can tell you that you will want to look back on that year and have as many photos as possible. The photos you snap with your phone are great, but I offer the First Year Collective to my clients who want to document their baby’s first year and make sure they don’t miss any milestones. What is the First Year Collective? The First Year C ..read more