If you’re searching for ideas and inspiration for maternity photos with your dog, you’re not alone. Many expecting families want to include their first “baby” in this special season, and dogs can add so much warmth, personality, and love to your images.Read More
When expecting moms in the South Bay begin searching for the best location for maternity photos in the South Bay, one dreamy spot consistently rises to the top: Torrance Beach. With its soft golden light, wide stretches of sand, and quiet, coastal charm, it’s the perfect backdrop for capturing the beauty of pregnancy.Read More
Just wanted to pop on and share a few photos from a recent maternity milk bath! I love the simplicity of the peachy color palette with the creamy white of the dress and the milky water.
The gentle lapping of the waves, the soft caress of sea breezes, and the golden hues of a setting sun make the beach an idyllic backdrop for any photo shoot, especially for maternity photos. The nature of water and the beauty of the coast combine to create stunning imagery. If you’re lucky enough to live by the water, this is an ideal place for maternity photos. Read More
Pregnancy is a journey filled with anticipation, excitement, and an ever-changing body that’s creating new life. Capturing this special time through a maternity photo shoot has become a cherished moment for many families. However, knowing how to pose for a maternity photo shoot can sometimes be a bit daunting. I put together a few tips designed to help you shine in front of the camera!
You might be wondering…”what is the best week for maternity photos?” The journey to motherhood is an incredible and transformative experience. As an expectant mother, you may want to capture this unique phase of your life through the lens of a camera.Read More
I’m obsessed with this back to basics studio maternity session. She wore a Calvin Klein modern cotton bralette and bikini set with her husband’s denim shirt.
If you’re looking for a very fresh looking location for your family photos, this is the spot! Sand Canyon in Irvine has been a favorite of mine for years, especially at sunset. The hills are so pretty with the sun setting behind them.
Gum Grove Park is local to me (Seal Beach) and it’s such a gem! There’s the main part with big eucalyptus trees, trails throughout, wildflowers in the spring and then there’s the rustic wild part.
How to Use Pinterest for Photo Session Inspiration
I love Pinterest. I joined when the only way you could join was to be invited by someone cool. Who doesn’t love a one-stop-shop for fashion tips, recipes, DIYs and the top 100 baby names for 2018? Pinterest has grown and pretty much everyone uses the site as inspiration for their every day life. It’s now common for clients to send me their boards before photo sessions. I love that we can communicate as photographer and client in this very visual way.
I also think Pinterest has clouded our realistic minds. We believe we can create the gallery from our photo session in the form of a Pinterest board. And here’s the bottom line I tell me clients about using Pinterest to plan your photo session. Use it as INSPIRATION. These photos are not something we can copy. A photographer had a ‘magic moment‘ with their client and shared it online. It was so magical that you want that. But, here’s the thing…you are not them and I am not that photographer.
Let’s create our own magic moments. We can relax into the moment and before you know it all the stars have aligned.
Using Pinterest for inspiration is so helpful for your photographer.
Here are some ways you can do that:
- Use Pinterest to plan your outfits. Seeing outfits (the colors, patterns and textures) laid out together can be very helpful with how something can come across visually.
- Use Pinterest to communicate the style you like. If you show me a board of photos that are close, intimate and cozy. I get that vibe. If you show me a board of people with perfect hair and posed in a very traditional way, I get that too.
- Use Pinterest to choose your location. I think this also goes hand in hand with communicating style. If you are worried about perfect hair, you should not be choosing the beach. If you want very REAL photos, I’ll help you narrow down the place you feel at home so we can get those real emotions.

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