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.
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The newborn stage feels endless when you’re in it,
but somehow it’s gone in a blink. ☺️
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One of the biggest misconceptions about newborn photography is that babies have to be perfectly sleepy and cooperative. 🍃
The truth? Babies are babies.😊
After photographing newborns for over 10 years, I’ve learned that flexibility, patience, and following the baby’s lead always create the best experience. Every session has its own rhythm, and that’s exactly how it should be.✨
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When I first started photography, I thought I needed more.😊
More props.
More setups.
More decorations.
More everything.
Over time, I realized that the images I kept coming back to were always the simplest ones.
The photo of a newborn peacefully sleeping.
A mother holding her baby.
A family laughing together.
A child showing their personality without distractions.
I found myself removing things instead of adding them.
What started as a style choice eventually became a reflection of how I see people. I don’t want the background, props, or trends to be the star of the image. I want you to be.
That’s how my photography evolved into a cleaner, brighter, more organic style.
Not because it’s trendy.
Not because it’s popular.
Because years from now, I want you to look at your photos and see your connection, your love, your little one’s tiny features—not the props that were popular at the time.
Simple doesn’t mean less meaningful.
For me, simple makes room for what matters most. ❤️
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Specializing in
families • maternity • newborn