Luke is One | Bakersfield Children Photographer

Do you know what is one of the most fun parts of having a photography business? I meet so many wonderful families and mommies in Bakersfield, and I get to watch so many kids grow. Usually it’s so amazing to see how tall they got since the previous session, and how their interests have  changed. And the babies.. Oh the babies.. They come for newborn session, and then I see them as they start walking in their one year session, then they start running, talking, etc. So exciting!

I did two more photo sessions with these sweet children in the past. With the new addition – baby boy Luke (in the last two sessions), they got even more fun to photograph. You can see the previous two sessions here and here.

Last week we did a cake smash and bubble bath to celebrate baby Luke’s first birthday at Hart Park. He was one lovely and smiley little boy, and he had a great time as I took his first year photos.

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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.

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families • maternity • newborn