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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From the glow of maternity…
to the sweetness of newborn days…
to giggles, milestones, cake smash, and growing families 🤍
Photographing your life at every stage is something I never take for granted.
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I’m not just capturing portraits — I’m documenting your story as it unfolds.
Maternity • Newborn • Baby Milestones • Birthday • Family
Which chapter are you in right now? ✨
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Sweet baby R. ❤️❤️❤️
Every baby brings their own rhythm to a session 🤍
This little one needed a slower start. A bit more comfort. A bit more time in cozy arms before settling.
So we listened.
We kept her gently swaddled.
We slowed the pace.
We allowed for extra cuddles and pauses.
Newborn sessions are never about forcing poses. They’re about reading the baby in front of you and adjusting with patience.
Swaddling can be incredibly comforting for babies who need that extra sense of security. And honestly? There’s something so timeless about a peacefully wrapped newborn.
Every session teaches me again that flexibility matters. Babies lead the way — we simply follow.
And somehow, it always turns out exactly as it’s meant to 🤍
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What parents should know about baby milestone photo sessions 💕
Milestone sessions are about more than age — they’re about development, personality, and connection during your baby’s first year.
🍼 Milestones are based on ability, not just age!
Every baby develops differently. Some sit early, some crawl later, some skip stages — milestone sessions are planned around what your baby can comfortably do, not a strict timeline.
📸 The focus is on natural expressions:
Milestone sessions are baby-led. I follow your baby’s cues, allowing time for smiles, curiosity, movement, and breaks when needed.
🎨 Simple setups tell a timeless story!
Clean, minimal setups keep the attention on your baby — their expressions, features, and personality — so your photos don’t feel dated years from now.
🤍 Each stage deserves to be remembered:
Newborn, sitter, crawler, or first birthday — every phase is fleeting and meaningful in its own way. Milestone sessions allow families to preserve more than just one moment in time.
👶 A calm experience matters!
A relaxed environment helps babies feel comfortable, which leads to more genuine expressions and images that truly reflect who they are.
If you’re wondering which milestone is right for your baby, I’m always happy to guide you.
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📅 Now booking baby milestone sessions
Newborns. Sitters. Crawlers. One-year-olds.
Every baby’s journey is different,
but the first year is always unforgettable 🤍
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This Spider-Man themed birthday photo session was pure joy 🕷️
He’s 4, confident, playful, and completely in his element 😃
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Superhero kids photo session
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Every birthday comes with a different smile, a different energy, a different story 🎉
That’s why no two sessions ever look the same—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Bakersfield birthday photography | Studio sessions available
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Baby D. 💕
Newborn sessions aren’t about perfection—they’re about patience, safety, and comfort 🤍 After 10+ years of newborn photography, I design every session to be calm and baby-led.
They are best planned before baby arrives 🤍 I’m currently booking newborn sessions in Bakersfield, with a calm, baby-led approach. If you’re expecting, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot.
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From maternity photos to newborn portraits, watching families return is everything 🤍
Proud to be a Bakersfield maternity photographer and Bakersfield newborn photographer trusted with these moments.
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Specializing in
families • maternity • newborn