And Baby Makes Four | Orange County Newborn Photographer

I love getting to photograph families as they grow and welcome a new baby.  I especially love photographing growing families over the years when they are so dear to my heart.  It doesn't seem like that long ago that we documented their first maternity portraits, their first newborn portrait session, and their annual family portraits.  Looking back at this family's past portrait sessions reminds me how quickly time rushes on and with the blink of an eye our babies are grown.  This notion makes me so thankful for my camera and my perspective because I can chronicle brief moments in a child's life.  I hope that this somehow helps slow down time, if only for a moment.  It was really special for me to watch Miss J become a big sister and to do it with such love and devotion.  S and B, thank you for inviting me to document Miss K during her first week of life.  I know she is already deeply loved by you both and by her big sister.  She is one lucky, beautiful, little, baby girl!

Little Cutie | Los Angeles Baby Photographer

I loved getting to see Miss Hallie again for her 3 month portraits.  It's hard to believe how quickly she has grown in such a short period of time.  She is still just as pretty as when I met her to take her newborn portraits.  When she was cooing her adorable smiles just melted my heart!  Lauren and Andrew, it's so clear how much you love and adore your little girl (and each other) and she is very lucky to have you as parents.  Thank you, once again, for welcoming me into your home and your lives.  All the best to you and your family!

Welcome Little Beauty | Los Angeles Newborn Photographer

I love it when I show up to photograph a new, little family and we really hit it off.  Being a mama to an almost-two-year-old toddler, I remember my own pregnancy and birth experience very clearly.  I enjoy chatting with new moms and dads and hearing about their own story of how they welcomed their new baby into the world.  M and I shared a lot of similarities with our birth stories, so I felt like she was a sweet, kindred spirit.  J and M, your beautiful baby girl is very lucky to have such loving, devoted parents. It was an honor to document this special time for your family.  Thank you for graciously welcoming me into your home and your lives - I wish you only the very best!

Welcome Little One | Los Angeles Newborn Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing adorable Baby S when he was just days old - isn't he handsome!  His parents were so kind, easy-going, and really wonderful to work with.  Baby S is already incredibly cherished and loved by his mama and daddy, so I am certain they will be amazing parents.  As you will see in some of the images below, they have had a lot of parenting practice already with their lovable dogs.  I absolutely love the image of Baby S being protected by his "siblings."  Thank you, A and S, for graciously welcoming me into your home and for the honor of documenting this magical time in your lives.  You have a handsome, precious, little guy!  Congratulations!

Waiting for Baby | Los Angeles Maternity and Newborn Photographer

Celebrating the home they've made in Los Angeles, these Southerners wanted to capture this special time in their lives to include a view of the city they've come to love.  I could not have been more excited to document this maternity session with a view of the Los Angeles skyline as seen from The Griffith Observatory.  Though this was our first meeting, we became fast friends chatting about our shared love of international travel and our experiences living in the south.  You two were so kind to me and your southern hospitality really shone through.  I am thrilled for you as you are just weeks away from the arrival of your little one.  I can't wait to document the next stage of your journey with newborn portraits as soon as your baby is here.

It was a little bit overcast and chilly on this morning, but we still had a breathtaking view of the Los Angeles skyline.  I truly feel so lucky to call this city my home and to be able to photograph other people who love it as much as I do.

The two images below are some of my favorites from their session.  What a stunning mama-to-be with her adoring husband!

I love it when a couple can really laugh and have fun together!  Being able to laugh with each other is such a necessity as a parent, so I'm certain that you two will be incredible parents!