Located in Bakersfield, California
If you have been following my blog for a while, you already know that I love and usually prefer the vibrancy of color photography. It’s very rare that I post a black and white photo. Today, it’s one of those rare days. To me, these black and white portraits are so strong and powerful, and also so soft and gentle at the same time. I just love how they show the connection between mommies and their kids. Raw and honest… What do you think?
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.
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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How to prepare your baby for a photo session 🤍
Let me make this simple for you—no stress needed.
Feed your baby right before the session
A full baby = a happy baby
Bring the essentials
Extra diapers, wipes, a pacifier, and a favorite blanket always help
Relax… your baby can feel your energy
If you’re calm, they’re more likely to be calm too
And most importantly—trust the process 🤍
I’ve worked with so many babies, and every session flows in its own beautiful way.
You don’t need a “perfect” baby… just your baby ✨
Save this for your session day & send it to a mama who needs this 💛
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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? 🌍👇
families • maternity • newborn
