Located in Bakersfield, California
Meet Aarza! She is 5 months old! She was one of my prettiest little clients ever. When she and her parents arrived at my studio on session day, she was a little sleepy but still we captured some really cute photos of her when she was still awake. And then she fell asleep in her mommy’s arms! But nothing could have kept us from taking some more photos of her when she was in her beauty sleep :) Take a look!
Hi! I'm Ipek! I’m so glad you’re here! Whether you’re embarking on motherhood for the first time or simply wanting updated photos of your growing family – these are moments that you will forever have to cherish and share with the ones you love, and I’m beyond grateful that you would consider me capturing them. Be sure to take a look around and let me know if you have any questions.
Let`s talk outfits, because this question is in my DMs basically every week 😄👇
Here`s what actually works for family sessions:
✔ pick 2-3 colors that go together (not matchy-matchy — coordinated is the vibe)
✔ neutrals, earth tones, soft textures = chef`s kiss on camera
✔ skip the busy logos and graphics — they pull attention away from your faces
✔ layers add so much dimension — a cardigan, a scarf, a denim jacket
✔ wear something you actually feel GOOD in — confidence shows up in photos!
and please, please don`t stress about this too much. I promise we can make almost anything work. 🤍
swipe through for some inspo and when in doubt — send me a photo of your outfits before your session and I`ll give you honest feedback!
📍 Bakersfield, CA | link in bio to book
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A solo (business) trip to Santa Barbara, and i didn’t hate a single second of it 🌊☀️
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12 years ago, I picked up a camera and hoped for the best. 🤍
I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew that freezing a moment in time — a laugh, a look, a hand being held — felt like the most important thing in the world.
And somehow, twelve years later, it still does ❤️
To every mama who let me photograph her newborn at 7am. To every dad who said “I hate photos” and then cried when he saw them. To every grandma, every toddler, every family who trusted me with the moments that matter most — thank you.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you 🙏🏻❤️
This little business has changed my life. And I hope, in some small way, it’s changed yours too. 🥹
Here’s to year 13. I can’t wait to meet the families I haven’t photographed yet.
📍 Bakersfield, CA — link in bio to book your session.
Four generations of love… and one tiny boy growing up surrounded by the women who built this family’s story. 🤍
Two great grandmothers, a grandmother, an aunt, a mama, and a sweet 9-month-old baby boy — all in one frame. The hands that once held babies are now holding the next generation, passing down love, strength, wisdom, and memories that will live on forever.
These are the photographs that become family treasures years from now. The kind you look back on and feel every emotion all over again.
What a beautiful reminder that motherhood is more than one chapter — it’s a legacy. ✨
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Core memories in golden light ✨Not just photos — the laughter, inside jokes, quiet moments, and the way this season of life feels right now.
The kind of memories that only become more meaningful with time. 🤍
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A typical week in my studio…
One shy smile
One toddler on the run
One baby deciding it’s nap time 🥰
… lots of moments with the little ones 💕✨
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Every session moves at its own pace—pauses, resets, and all the in-between moments you don’t see.
And somehow… it all comes together into the sweetest memories ✨
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POV: You opened my camera roll and stepped into my little studio world…
where every tiny detail turns into a forever memory 🤍
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families • maternity • newborn
