Located in Bakersfield, California
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Newborn Session
Newborn sessions are done best in the first 2-3 weeks after birth to ensure those squishy and sleepy poses. As soon as you book, a welcome guide is sent to you which includes lots of helpful tips and information for a successful newborn session.
In the meantime we will discuss the available props, your vision, favorite colors, style of your baby’s nursery room, etc.
Newborn session packages start at $700.
You can book a "Bump to Baby" maternity and newborn sessions package and save $.
Please visit the maternity session page for more info.
$200 non-refundable retainer fee is required to secure a date (If your baby arrives earlier or later than expected, we can always reschedule). The rest of the fee is due on session day.
Print ordering is optional and prints start at $50.
Baby Registry
Family and friends can purchase gift certificates to give to the expecting parents which will be applied toward their photo session balance and/or product purchase. The gift of Melodi Photography portraits is one that expecting parents will be able to cherish long after their bundle of joy has outgrown another cute outfit!
Gift givers who purchase registry credits will be mailed a beautiful gift card to give at the shower or even after baby is born.
Connect with me
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Every tag, share, and “you should book with her” means more to me than you might realize. 🤍
When you share your photos and tag Melodi Photography, you help another family find me—and hearing about me from someone they trust makes such a difference.
To everyone who recommends me to a friend, shares a post, or comes back year after year: thank you. You’re a big part of how this little business keeps growing, and I don’t take that for granted.🙏🏻✨
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One day, they’re all sleepy stretches and tiny toes. Then suddenly, they’re crawling away from you with somewhere very important to be. 😂
Every stage comes with its own little expressions, favorite ways to play, and new family moments.
These photos are from different sessions, but they share the same idea: remembering your little ones just as they are right now.
And parents, get in a few photos too. Those cuddles belong in the album. 🤍
What’s something your little one does lately that you want to remember?
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I’ve always been a hard worker, but running my own business has shown me what that looks like in the little moments.😊
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It gets busy but I love the energy of photographing Bakersfield families and babies!
If photos have been on your mind, now’s a good time to reach out so we can find a date that works for your family 🤍
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No plan, no perfect location—just a camera, a walk, and whatever catches my eye ☺️
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Why does a newborn session take 2–3 hours? 🤍
Not because we’re taking photos for three hours straight. 😉
A lot of that time is spent not taking pictures at all.
Feeding. Soothing. Changing. Cuddling. Waiting for baby to settle. And sometimes trying something, realizing baby has other plans, and moving on. 😄
There’s no pressure to “get the shot” quickly.
Your baby sets the pace, and I build plenty of time into newborn sessions so we can follow their cues instead of watching the clock.
Because beautiful newborn photos shouldn’t come at the expense of a comfortable baby—or stressed parents.
Come in, get comfortable, and let your baby be a baby. 🤍
I’ll take care of the rest.
Save this for your newborn session!
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Whether you’re dreaming of cozy fall leaves or festive Christmas moments, there’s a little something for everyone. 🤎❤️
🍁 Fall Mini Sessions
30-minute session • 12 digital images
CSUB or a local park in SW Bakersfield
🎄 Christmas Mini Sessions
15-minute session • 5 digital images
Hart Park • November 28, 29 & December 5
Two seasons. Two beautiful ways to capture your family right where you are right now. ❤️
Which one feels more like you—🍂 Fall or 🎄 Christmas?
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Process and result ✨
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Specializing in
families • maternity • newborn
