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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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? 🌍👇
1-year sessions are a little unpredictable… and that’s exactly the magic of it 🤍
At this age, I’m not chasing perfect poses—I’m watching for personality, movement, and those in-between moments that feel the most real.
The curious looks, the tiny steps, the way they reach for you…
that’s what makes these sessions so special 🥹
If your kids are older… do you miss this stage? 🥹👇
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Be honest… posed photos or candid moments? 👇
I’ll go first…
I start with posed,
but the candid ones always steal my heart 🤍
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For me, it looks like
tiny fingers, sleepy babies,
chaotic toddler energy,
and moms who just want to remember this season 🤍
10+ years in, and I still don’t take it for granted.
What’s your dream job? 👇
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Bakersfield mamas 🤍
You’re always the one behind the camera…
but these moments with your little ones deserve to be captured too.
I’m offering Motherhood Mini Sessions during Spring Break week (March 30th- April 6th) 🌸
Focused on your connection with your children 🫶🏼
✨ Limited spots available
✨ Designed for moms + her children of all ages
✨ Studio session in Bakersfield
📍👉 Click on the link in bio to reserve your spot before they’re gone
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You don’t need to know how to pose to have beautiful photos 🤍
The truth is… almost everyone feels a little awkward at the beginning of a session.
The “what do I do with my hands?” feeling is very real 😅
But here’s the secret — the best photos don’t come from perfect posing.
They come from connection.
Talk to your kids.
Hold them close.
Walk, laugh, cuddle, play.
I’ll guide you the whole time so you never feel lost — but the magic always happens in those in-between moments you didn’t even realize were being captured.
So if you’re worried about looking natural…
you already are ✨
Save this for your next session & send it to someone who says “I’m awkward in photos” 💛
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Specializing in
families • maternity • newborn