Located in Bakersfield, California
Meet Ipek
Hi there, I’m İpek (Pronounced as E-Pek). I’m a wife to a wonderful husband and a mom to two amazing children. What began as a passion to learn and create lasting memories of my kids exploded into my business – Melodi Photography. I strive to capture a baby/child’s spirit and a family’s personality. My clients can find themselves giggling, tickling and jumping during my sessions. And in my newborn sessions, I LOVE using timeless props.
random facts
I was born and raised in Turkey and I’ve been living in the U.S since 2007.
If I’m not chasing out sunsets, I’m most definitely chasing my kids.
I have a Master’s degree in Education (that I earned from the University of Oklahoma)
My Heart
By the way, you may be wondering why my business name is called Melodi Photography. It’s because of my daughter whose name is Melodi. Her big blue/gray eyes have always fueled my inspiration in photography.
Thank you so much for taking the time to meet me. Please check out my portfolio and blog to see the photographs of my beautiful clients. If you like my style, go ahead and contact me. I would be so honored to discuss how I could capture you and your loved ones in your/their best.
The Studio
Melodi Photography home-studio is where I create the newborn, baby and child photographs. The studio is stocked with backdrops, wraps, hats, bonnets, headbands, rompers and baskets for the beautiful newborns, babies and kids.
Connect with me
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Another session with a family I’ve gotten to know so well 🤍
I first photographed them when their middle baby was still on mom’s belly. Since then we’ve done so many sessions, outdoors, in studio, in every season. Now there are three kids, and I get to see how much they’ve grown every time.
This is the part of my job I love most. I’m not just taking photos, I get to watch a family’s story unfold. Thank you for trusting me with it, again and again.
Here’s to many more sessions 🫶
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Shoot, edit, repeat. 📸🤍 A routine I’m happy to be in.
Being a baby photographer keeps my hands full and my heart happy. Even with a long editing list, I’ll catch myself smiling at my screen. Those little faces get me every time.💕
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Session number three with this family, and my heart is full ❤️
i’ve photographed these boys at their school, at my studio, and now here, with a baby on the way.
when you come back year after year, you don’t just get photos. you get a photographer who already knows your kids’ quirks, and a family archive that grows with you.
my fall mini sessions are open, and only a few spots left for the season. if you’ve been meaning to capture this season, this is your sign. 🍂
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Yes, getting everyone dressed and out the door is a whole event. But someday, you’ll want to remember how they fit in your arms—not how long it took for them to find their shoes.
Invest in the memories. Include yourself in them. Your kids will want those photos with you, too. 🤍
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A little nudge to print those family photos 🤍
Because the photo of your toddler hugging you deserves a spot where you’ll see it every day.
Someday, you’ll walk past it and remember exactly how they fit in your arms.
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“We’re not photogenic.” That’s what they told me before their session.
So we kept it simple: hold your daughter, love on her, and enjoy being together. 🤍
You don’t need to know how to pose to have photos you love. Sometimes your favorite person brings out everything we need.
Take a look at these photos… you tell me if they’re photogenic. 😉
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Every tag, share, and “you should book with her” means more to me than you might realize. 🤍
When you share your photos and tag Melodi Photography, you help another family find me—and hearing about me from someone they trust makes such a difference.
To everyone who recommends me to a friend, shares a post, or comes back year after year: thank you. You’re a big part of how this little business keeps growing, and I don’t take that for granted.🙏🏻✨
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One day, they’re all sleepy stretches and tiny toes. Then suddenly, they’re crawling away from you with somewhere very important to be. 😂
Every stage comes with its own little expressions, favorite ways to play, and new family moments.
These photos are from different sessions, but they share the same idea: remembering your little ones just as they are right now.
And parents, get in a few photos too. Those cuddles belong in the album. 🤍
What’s something your little one does lately that you want to remember?
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Specializing in
families • maternity • newborn
