Located in Bakersfield, California
I have been documenting the first year of big sister. And it has been such a pleasure to take first portraits of newborn baby brother too. So happy for this sweet family’s new addition. He was a dream baby to photograph! Check out some of the favorites from baby boy’s newborn session.
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.
Golden light, salty air, and the people who feel like home 🌊
One day, these moments will be everything—capture them while they’re here ✨
📍Santa Barbara, California
Dm to secure your beach session 🌊☀️
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Not to be dramatic but… they won’t stay this little.. 🥺
And somehow, in just a few weeks, they’ll already look different.
Tell me… what’s one thing you never want to forget about your baby? 👇
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POV: you get the sleepiest newborn ever 😄🤍
A little behind the scenes → and the cutest final images ✨
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A mix of tiny moments I’ve had the honor to freeze in time…
From growing bellies to giggles to the in-between magic ✨
This is why I do what I do.
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Breaking news 🎉
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I’ve been photographing this crew since their middle child was still in her mama’s tummy… and now here we are, chasing three beautiful kids along the beach, laughing, getting sandy, and making new memories together.
Sessions like this feel more like catching up with old friends than work. I know their rhythm, the kids know me, and everything just flows so naturally. ❤️
And honestly… the beach was the perfect choice for them. So much space to run, play, and just be themselves — which is exactly where the magic happens ✨
So grateful to keep telling their story, year after year.
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Samples of my work 🫶🏼
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Not to be dramatic but… being a photographer is 10 jobs in one.
I’m the one hyping you up during your session,
the one chasing golden light and toddler smiles,
then going home to hours of editing while the house is finally quiet.
I’m also the scheduler, the marketer, the bookkeeper, the late-night email responder… a full-on solopreneur building something from the ground up.
It’s long days, full memory cards, and never really “clocking out” —
but it’s also storytelling, connection, and creating something that lasts longer than all of us.
And somehow… I wouldn’t trade it for anything 🤍
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families • maternity • newborn
