Dana Point Newborn Photographer | All About Me

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these and we have some new faces around here so I thought I would give you an update. I know you’ve been waiting for this. 😉

I’m the face behind Poppy Lea Photography, Laurel. I’m a mama of 3 and babies are my thing. I come from a long line of baby whisperers and proud to have turned that into a business I love. My first studio was in San Clemente and I opened in 2018 (right after having Poppy). It wasn’t quite right for me so after 6 months, I said goodbye and looked for something better. In August 2019 we bought a home that has a built in studio space. Honestly it’s a dream. I’ll never have a commercial space again. I love that I can go into the studio and work whenever I have a free minute. I am going into my 6th year of businessman have really started to hone in on my craft the least two years. I focus on maternity through first birthday, with some family portraits sprinkled in for my favorites.

I am originally from Arizona but after living in California for over 10 years, I consider this home. My hubby is born and raised Dana Point. We met in Las Vegas at a club at like midnight. Ha! Together we have 3 perfect little humans to raise, Nixon is 10, Hudson is 5 and Poppy is 2. Life around here is usually loud, messy and nonstop but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The beach is our happy place and we’re always on the go for hikes, bike rides, or surfing.

I am also newly a homeschool mama. With the weird world we live in, it seems like the right choice. In reality, I want to move to Idaho in the mountains and live without internet completely. That said, we love the beach and I love photography too much to really leave. Transitioning to homeschool just works for us right now, I am able to be home with the boys and thankfully I have the patience to teach them. It’s still summer though so ask me around Christmas. 🤪