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Natural Newborn Studio Session - Weeks Family
Welcome to the world baby Madden!
How sweet is this sweet baby boy and his sister?? I LOVE the picture of sissy giving mommy a hug while she holds new brother! Go find it. Haha
But this is what it’s all about - helping to create and capture moments of pure joy in the middle of all the exhaustion and craziness of having a newborn… AND a toddler. Let me take away the stress for a little, create a fun experience for the older kiddies and help you care for, and love on your newest.
I loved, loved having the Weeks Family in my studio and these sweet moments we captured.
Thanks for coming. I hope you love these!
Lifestyle Newborn Session - Skip and Ozzy
TWINS! TWIN BABY BOYS!
Oh I’m so happy for this family to be all together at home with their sweet boys and big sister. One of the boys had a scare at the beginning, starting in the NICU. I think that made it all the more special to be home as a family a 5.
I was so glad to be able to capture these sweet moments. I love watching big sis care for her new babies.
Everyone was obviously so in love.
I hope you enjoy this sweet lifestyle newborn session as much as I did!
Natural Newborn Photos in Home - Shalom Family
Sweet little Joshua!
I loved capturing your family as they welcomed you as their new addition! Your big brother Jordan just adores you and your mom and grandma can’t stop giving you kisses and taking your pictures! Your dad holds you tenderly and gently holds your mom.
You are so loved.
It’s always so special to be in your homes, capturing those intimate feelings of love and connection where you feel the most comfortable - Thank you for trusting me :)
Crystal Cove Relaxed Maternity Pictures - Montana & Brendan
I had some extra time in my schedule this week and asked Montana if she would come be my muse!
We met up at Crystal Cove in Newport beach for a creative maternity session! I wanted to embody the joy and anticipation of expecting a baby! I wanted to capture the beauty of a woman’s body. The magic of pregnancy, and growing a child within.
The supportive role dad plays the whole pregnancy can’t be ignored either. Dad is not only a front row witness to the magic, but the one carrying mom as she carries their baby.
That connection between the parents-to-be.
The session ended up being a beautiful blend of all of it. I cannot wait for Brendon and Montana to welcome their baby girl into their family in just a few weeks!! What a special season of life.
Crystal Cove State Park Family Session - Foulger Family
Okay this family beach session sealed the deal. I’m here!! This was the drive that I needed to really commit myself to being a family photographer.
Joanie Drew Burt
My first newborn session on the BEACH - and honestly, I LOVED IT!!
I was nervous how baby would do, I love my studio sessions. But, they didn’t want to make the drive out to Corona, and they didn’t want to do a home session. The beach was “the next best thing” which, turned out to be “THE BEST THING” - I absolutely loved how it all turned out!
Sweet Joanie loved her ocean wave lullaby, and she snuggled up as soon as we got down to the sand. Jacey and Andrew were so sweet as they took care of their new baby girl, and each other. Little Joanie is so lucky to have them as her parents. She is obviously loved.
I hope you feel that love as you get a glimpse into their family connection here.
Baby Nick
Baby Nick, do you know how long your parents waited for you? Do you know how much they love you? I just met you and I cried over you. You are so special. Thank you for coming to this earth. Heavenly Father sent you to amazing parents. They watch you with all the love in the world.
Their eyes sparkle as your little lips purse, as you yawn, and stretch your little arms high in the sky. Mommy kisses your head as you so easily snuggle into her. She counts, thanking God that He sent 10 perfect little tiny toes. 10 perfect tiny toes that belong to you. Her little Nick. Her baby boy.
Daddy holds your mommy as she cries over you. She’s a Mama now. He gives her sweet kisses and holds you both close. He holds you high in the sky, showing how proud he is to have you as his son. He calms you when you’re sad, and touches his head to yours. You are Nick, just like him. You are his little Nick.
Thank you mom and dad for letting me capture these sacred moments. I will cry everytime I look at them. Thank you for reminding me how precious and tender this life is. Thank you for loving your baby Nick, and helping me love my babies a little more
My Current Favorite MOM TIPS
Becoming a mom is a beautiful journey – one sought after & loved by so many. Nothing compares to holding your baby for the first time, the sweet smell of after bath snuggles & velvety baby skin. The JOY you feel when you watch your child learn something new or do something that was so scary or hard for them!
But, then the hard mothering days come crashing down like a load of bricks…or maybe a ball to the head, or stepping on a sharp lego…HAHA amiright???
My current fav “MOMMY TIPS” have been my saving grace in keeping my sanity & helping things to run a little more smoothly….especially now with more than one kid! Read on, I’ll share my young mom wisdom with you!
Family Photos at Tom’s Farm - Maddison Weeks Photography Session Swap
Family Photos at Tom’s Farm - Maddison Weeks Photography Session Swap — L E F Photo
Why you should take your family pictures in my STUDIO!
All the pros to taking family pictures in my STUDIO! Reach out to me at lef.photo so we can capture your family moments before they are just memories!
Family Maternity Photos at the Beach - The Francis Family
Macy is our rainbow baby. We got pregnant with her immediately after an early miscarriage. I felt a little disconnected in the beginning of her pregnancy. I was honestly a little mad that she had “taken the spot” of the baby we lost. I couldn’t understand it, and I didn’t feel the healing I thought I would by getting pregnant again. It didn’t feel real. I was grateful to be pregnant again, grateful my baby was healthy - but I lacked the connection.
Group Mommy & Me Session - Laguna Moms
Group Mommy and Me Sessions are where it is at! I have done it twice now and I’m really thinking about making this a consistent package I offer. We simply get a group of mommy friends and their babies together for a play date, set up a cute little backdrop or studio paper - either outside, or in a bright room in the house. Each mom and her kiddos take turns with short 10 minute sessions, capturing their sweet connections. All meanwhile the other kiddos and moms get to play together!
Creative Loft Motherhood Session - with Sally Martinez Photography
Sally is not only an amazing mother, she is also an amazing photographer that I am so lucky to create with. I am forever grateful for the moments she captured when my Macy was born, and these last nursing photos.
Laguna Beach Mommy & Me Session - Chandler Higginson
This was part of a group Mommy & Me session down in Laguna. But I had to highlight Chandler and her sweet babies because she is the best friend that I never knew I needed!
