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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If babies could talk during their first birthday session… 😂🥹
I just know this one had THOUGHTS. From the strawberry setup to the cake smash to the cutest bath — she lived her absolute best day. 😃🍓
This is exactly why I LOVE what I do. 🤍
Summer sessions are open — book your baby’s main character moment before dates fill up!
What theme is your little one getting? 👇🍓
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Strawberry Cake Smash
Tiny details. Sleepy smiles. Curled-up toes. 🤍
Every newborn session tells a different story, and that’s one of the things I love most about my job. Some babies sleep through their entire session, while others stay wide awake and curious about the world around them. Some arrive with a full head of hair, some with adorable little rolls, and all of them are absolutely perfect just as they are.
Over the last 10+ years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing hundreds of newborns, and no two sessions have ever been exactly the same.
A few things parents often don’t know:
✨ Newborn sessions are completely baby-led and never rushed.
✨ Babies do NOT have to be asleep for beautiful photos.
✨ Safety is always my top priority.
✨ I provide wraps, outfits, props, and guidance every step of the way.
✨ It’s never too late to reach out—even if your baby has already arrived.
These first few weeks pass by in a blur of feedings, snuggles, and very little sleep. Before you know it, those tiny newborn features begin to change.
My goal is simple: to preserve this fleeting season so you can remember exactly how little they once were.
Which image is your favorite? I’d love to know. 💕
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Some photoshoots feel more like a beach day than work, and this was definitely one of them. ☀️🌊
Watching these little ones run barefoot in the sand and simply enjoy being kids was a reminder that the best images come from genuine moments.
And can we talk about these outfits? The beautiful prints, thoughtful designs, and incredible quality from @shopfourseeds photographed so effortlessly in the golden light. Every piece was not only adorable but made for movement, play, and making memories.
A perfect evening filled with sunshine, salty air, happy kids, and a brand that celebrates childhood so beautifully. ✨
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Let`s talk outfits, because this question is in my DMs basically every week 😄👇
Here`s what actually works for family sessions:
✔ pick 2-3 colors that go together (not matchy-matchy — coordinated is the vibe)
✔ neutrals, earth tones, soft textures = chef`s kiss on camera
✔ skip the busy logos and graphics — they pull attention away from your faces
✔ layers add so much dimension — a cardigan, a scarf, a denim jacket
✔ wear something you actually feel GOOD in — confidence shows up in photos!
and please, please don`t stress about this too much. I promise we can make almost anything work. 🤍
swipe through for some inspo and when in doubt — send me a photo of your outfits before your session and I`ll give you honest feedback!
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A solo (business) trip to Santa Barbara, and i didn’t hate a single second of it 🌊☀️
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12 years ago, I picked up a camera and hoped for the best. 🤍
I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew that freezing a moment in time — a laugh, a look, a hand being held — felt like the most important thing in the world.
And somehow, twelve years later, it still does ❤️
To every mama who let me photograph her newborn at 7am. To every dad who said “I hate photos” and then cried when he saw them. To every grandma, every toddler, every family who trusted me with the moments that matter most — thank you.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you 🙏🏻❤️
This little business has changed my life. And I hope, in some small way, it’s changed yours too. 🥹
Here’s to year 13. I can’t wait to meet the families I haven’t photographed yet.
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Four generations of love… and one tiny boy growing up surrounded by the women who built this family’s story. 🤍
Two great grandmothers, a grandmother, an aunt, a mama, and a sweet 9-month-old baby boy — all in one frame. The hands that once held babies are now holding the next generation, passing down love, strength, wisdom, and memories that will live on forever.
These are the photographs that become family treasures years from now. The kind you look back on and feel every emotion all over again.
What a beautiful reminder that motherhood is more than one chapter — it’s a legacy. ✨
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Core memories in golden light ✨Not just photos — the laughter, inside jokes, quiet moments, and the way this season of life feels right now.
The kind of memories that only become more meaningful with time. 🤍
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families • maternity • newborn