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.
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🍂 Ready for your fall family photos? Here’s how to book your mini session.
It’s as easy as 1–2–3:
1. Click the link in my bio
2. Choose your date + time
3. Pay the retainer fee to officially secure your spot 🤎
That’s it! Your fall family session is officially on the calendar. 🍁
I can’t wait to see your beautiful families surrounded by all the cozy fall magic. ✨
Spots are limited, so grab your favorite date while it’s available!
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I’m Turkish, so Turkish coffee has always been part of my life ☕️🇹🇷 But after my trip to Türkiye this summer, I came home and somehow made it part of my daily routine.
I’m normally a filtered coffee person, but Turkish coffee feels less like “just coffee” and more like a little ritual. You make it slowly, sit down, drink it slowly, and usually end up having a conversation while you’re at it.
And then comes the fun part… coffee fortune telling. 🔮
In Turkish culture, after you finish your coffee, you turn the cup upside down on the saucer and let the leftover grounds create patterns. Once the cup cools, someone reads those shapes and tries to interpret what they might mean — a road, a bird, a heart, money, travel… basically, whatever they can see. 😂
It’s not really about taking tthe fortune seriously. It’s more of a fun tradition and an excuse to sit together, talk, gossip a little, and see what the cup has to say.
And somehow, after my trip, I started doing it by myself. 😂
So now I make my Turkish coffee, enjoy my little moment, turn the cup over… and wait for the universe to tell me what’s next. ☕️🔮🤎
Have you ever tried Turkish coffee or had your fortune read from the coffee grounds?
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The in-between years—the ones when they’re growing, changing, and becoming their own people. 🤍
Still kids. Just not little anymore.
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Three little loves. One beautiful family. 🤍
I’ve had the honor of photographing their family through the years, and now I get to welcome baby #3 into the story. 🥹✨
From their older siblings’ portraits to this tiny new beginning, watching a family grow in front of my camera is one of the sweetest parts of what I do.
Welcome to the world, little guy. 💙
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Playing on the grass, a little laughter, a spontaneous hug, and everyone simply enjoying being together.
This beautiful family of three brought all of that to their outdoor session—and the result is a gallery full of connection and personality ❤️
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They’ll have another birthday… but they’ll never be this age again. 🤍
A birthday session is a little time capsule of this beautiful chapter. 📸✨
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I’ve had the joy of photographing these kids at their preschool for a few years now—watching them grow in little snapshots of time, year after year. So getting to see them again, this time wrapped up in their family’s arms was incredibly special ✨
As summer slowly gives way to fall, I’m already dreaming of golden light, cozy layers, and families making memories together. 🍂
Fall sessions are now booking, and this is truly one of the most beautiful times of year to step in front of the camera.
Availability is limited, and these golden evenings fill quickly—so if you’ve been thinking about updating your family photos, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot and make it happen. 💕
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Chapter 4 🎂🥳
Being silly
Being spoiled
Being YOU🎈
Happy birthday sweet girl 💕✨
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Specializing in
families • maternity • newborn
