Located in Bakersfield, California
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Baby Milestone
These sessions are all about capturing the sweet milestones that happen in the first year of your baby’s life! Grabbing their toes, giggling, putting anything and everything in their mouths, tummy time, sitting up, crawling, etc. My goal is to capture those precious details for you so that you have them for a lifetime! The session also includes family portraits.
Most common milestone sessions are done at 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 1 year.
During your booking process, we will discuss the location (Melodi Photography home-studio or an outdoor location), your clothing selections for your little one (and the baby clothing options I have in studio), prop options and your vision.
Studio session includes different setups. If it’s for 1 Year Milestone, we can do a cake smash and bubble bath setup too. Cake smash set up includes balloons, banners, and other props. You bring your own cake.
Baby Milestone sessions (including digital images) start at $400. Please contact for detailed package info.
$200 non-refundable retainer fee is required to secure a date.
The rest of the fee is due on session day.
Print ordering is optional and prints start at $50.
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Maybe because every time I travel, it brings me back to where my story began. I grew up in Türkiye, and now I’m raising my family in a different part of the world… somewhere between two cultures, two homes.
Travel feels different when you live like this—new places, but familiar feelings.
And through it all, I see everything through my lens. Photography is how I hold onto those in-between moments… the ones that feel like pieces of both past and present.
I can hardly wait for summer so I can travel across the ocean again to visit both my hometown and some new countries☀️
If you’re traveling, where are you visiting this summer? 🌍👇
1-year sessions are a little unpredictable… and that’s exactly the magic of it 🤍
At this age, I’m not chasing perfect poses—I’m watching for personality, movement, and those in-between moments that feel the most real.
The curious looks, the tiny steps, the way they reach for you…
that’s what makes these sessions so special 🥹
If your kids are older… do you miss this stage? 🥹👇
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Be honest… posed photos or candid moments? 👇
I’ll go first…
I start with posed,
but the candid ones always steal my heart 🤍
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For me, it looks like
tiny fingers, sleepy babies,
chaotic toddler energy,
and moms who just want to remember this season 🤍
10+ years in, and I still don’t take it for granted.
What’s your dream job? 👇
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Bakersfield mamas 🤍
You’re always the one behind the camera…
but these moments with your little ones deserve to be captured too.
I’m offering Motherhood Mini Sessions during Spring Break week (March 30th- April 6th) 🌸
Focused on your connection with your children 🫶🏼
✨ Limited spots available
✨ Designed for moms + her children of all ages
✨ Studio session in Bakersfield
📍👉 Click on the link in bio to reserve your spot before they’re gone
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You don’t need to know how to pose to have beautiful photos 🤍
The truth is… almost everyone feels a little awkward at the beginning of a session.
The “what do I do with my hands?” feeling is very real 😅
But here’s the secret — the best photos don’t come from perfect posing.
They come from connection.
Talk to your kids.
Hold them close.
Walk, laugh, cuddle, play.
I’ll guide you the whole time so you never feel lost — but the magic always happens in those in-between moments you didn’t even realize were being captured.
So if you’re worried about looking natural…
you already are ✨
Save this for your next session & send it to someone who says “I’m awkward in photos” 💛
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The best time for sleepy, curled-up poses is within the first three weeks. That’s why I pencil you in based on your due date and adjust once baby is here.
Everything is provided in my studio — wraps, outfits, props — so parents can simply show up and relax.
If you’re expecting and looking for a Bakersfield newborn photographer, now is the perfect time to reserve your session 🤍
Send me a message with your due date to check availability. ✨
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🍃 Motherhood Session Giveaway 🍃
I’m giving away one Motherhood Session to celebrate all the amazing moms out there.
These sessions are short, sweet, and focused on capturing the love between moms and their children.
✨ To enter:
1️⃣ Follow the @melodi_photography page
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Nominate a mom (or more) who deserves photos with her kids and TAG them in the comments
💫 Bonus entry:
Share this post to your story and tag me.
The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 19th 2026.
If you don’t want to wait, Motherhood Sessions are now open for booking — link in bio.
Giveaway winner mom will get a motherhood session including 5 beautiful digital images of their choice. The session will be scheduled to Spring Break week (sometimes between March 30th- April 6th).
Bakersfield Family Photographer
Bakersfield Baby Photographer
Specializing in
families • maternity • newborn