On-Location Newborn Sessions

Real life. Real love. No props required.

The first few days with your new baby are a whirlwind of tiny details…the way they curl into your chest, those spindly eyelashes, and the quiet, hazy glow of your nursery. You’ve worked so hard to make your house a home, and I believe that is the most beautiful backdrop for your baby’s first portraits.

I don’t do “poses” or heavy props. My on-location newborn sessions in San Diego, CA are designed to be a relaxed, boutique experience right in the comfort of your San Diego home. We focus on the connection between you and your newest family member…nothing forced, just you being yourself.

We start with a quick discovery phone call to go over pricing and make sure we’re a good match. Next we will plan a In Person Planning Consultation to plan exactly how we’ll tell your family’s story. After our session, we’ll meet for your In Person Ordering Appointment to look at your beautiful images together and design custom heirloom artwork for your walls, album, and decide what images you would like for your digital collections.

Because these sessions are so personal, I only take a limited number of newborns each month.

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