Newport Beach Studio Newborn Photography || Baby Sebastian 2 Months
Baby Sebastian was a little over two months old for our studio session. How adorable was he? His mom and dad are seriously the cutest! I had so much fun with them, getting to know them and the images turned out so beautiful. Here are a few of my favorites…
Newport Beach Studio Newborn Session Photography
Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.
This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!
If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
For investment information, please click HERE.
If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.
I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!
XO- Laurel
Newport Beach Newborn Photographer || When to schedule a newborn photos and why?
One of the most common questions I get is when to schedule a newborn session. “Is my baby too old?” “Is my baby to young?” “Why do we need to do the session when baby is so young?” A lot of photographers will only do a newborn session with baby’s only 2 weeks or younger. There are reasons why we choose specific ages. As a Newport Beach Newborn Photographer, I am more flexible. I’ll explain the reasons behind each age now.
Under two weeks old - Brand new baby’s two weeks or younger, fall asleep much easier than older more alert baby’s. Around two weeks old, they come out of the newborn fog and become much more alert and wide eyed. Around 14 days old, babies also start getting baby acne. We can alway photoshop it out but just another reason by Newborn Photographers love to photograph babies so young. Personally my favorite age is 8-9 days old. For me thats the sweet spot!
Two weeks - six weeks - Babies older than two weeks are still considered a newborn and you should still capture their tininess. Believe me two weeks old is still so little in the grand scheme of things. However with an older baby you’ll get more awake images, we most likely won’t get those sleepy super posed images. If thats something you want, definitely try to schedule for a younger age. On the other hand, if you’re interested in more of a lifestyle session, age won’t really matter. Around six weeks, colic starts to show up if it’s going to so I typically suggest we try to get in before that but even colicky babies can be soothed.
It all just depends on the images you envision. That’s why consultations are key. Even on the phone, I always suggest having a chat with your photographer before booking anything to ensure you’re both on the same page about your goals for the final images. My consultations are free and I can even come to your home!
Newport Beach Newborn Photographer
Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.
This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!
If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click hereto see the experience.
For investment information, please click HERE.
If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.
I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!
XO- Laurel
Orange County Family Photographer || Now Booking Fall Sessions
My fall calendar is already booking up so if you’re hoping to get in with me in 2019, snag a session as soon as possible. As an Orange County Family Photographer, I LOVE to see all of my favorite families again and again each fall. Hopefully you’ve seen my current special for August and September but now I have a couple goodies for those booking in October and November as well.
Book your session in October and receive a complimentary set of 50 holiday cards. Book a session in November and receive a set of 3 mini accordion albums.
I’ve also added my availability for the fall so you can choose a date that works best for you. To book your session, you can either email Laurel@PoppyLeaPhotography.com or click the Book Now link on my homepage.
Dates are already filling up so book your session today and check that off your to do list.✔️
For all my returning clients, I honestly cannot wait to see you again and remember you’ll receive $100 credit for every referral you send my way! Just make sure they mention your name when booking. For any new clients, the fact that my works speaks to you enough for you to be reading this is a more than I could ever ask. I sincerely hope you’ll book your family with me this fall, my biggest goal is to make you all feel loved and beautiful both during your session and in life.
I cannot wait to see you all! 💛 xoxo
Orange County Family Photographer
Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.
This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!
If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
For investment information, please click HERE.
If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.
I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!
XO- Laurel
Newport Beach Photographer || 4th of July Fun
As a Newport Beach Photographer, I have shot at the beach in Corona Del Mar more times than I can count. Its’ one of my favorite locations in Newport Beach. Little Corona is my favorite, it has easy parking, typically less crowded than Big Corona, and the rocky cliffs add to your images.
A couple years ago I offered 4th of July Mini Sessions and they are still some of my favorites! Here are a few of my favorites…
Newport Beach Photographer
Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.
This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!
If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
For investment information, please click HERE.
If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.
I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!
XO- Laurel
San Clemente Family Photographer || Baby Max at the Beach
A couple days before Mother’s Day I started a little giveaway over on my Instagram and Facebook. All you had to do to be entered was comment on some sweet mamas faces. I love these easy giveaways so if you’re not following me then you’re missing out. As a San Clemente Family Photographer, I was lucky enough to have sweet Courtney and her adorable three month old son Max be the winners.
Right after Courtney won, she messaged me asking if her hubby can join us and told me her husband has been deployed overseas since before baby Max was born. 😭 OMG of course! I wanted to give her anything and everything. The sacrifice this sweet family has gone through is more than I could imagine and I am forever grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Hatton Family!
Here are a few of my favorites from their sunset beach session at Calafia State Beach in San Clemente…
San Clemente Family Photographer
Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.
This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!
If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
For investment information, please click HERE.
If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.
I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!
XO- Laurel
Orange Country Family Photographer || August & September Savings
Hopefully you’re already following along on my Instagram (if not click here)… I talked on my InstaStories about offering a HUGE savings on sessions booked for August and September. Well I just sent out the details and it’s soooooo good!
As an Orange Country Family Photographer, every fall is insane. So this year I’m giving you a fantastic incentive to book your session in August and September instead of waiting until October - December. For starters, I’m offering $50 off my session fee so instead of $250, you’re only paying $200 to lock in a session date. And then the really good stuff… I’m offering 50% off my pricing guide so 50% off full collections, digital galleries, albums, and prints. This is even good for past sessions so if you wanted to get an album (or anything) but couldn’t push the budget, now is the time!
$200 SESSION FEE
+
50% off print ad digital products
Book your session by July 15th for any session date in August or September to receive these huge savings. Call/text 949.444.1200 or email Laurel@PoppyLeaPhotography.com to book your session today.
Orange Country Family Photographer
Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.
This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!
If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
For investment information, please click HERE.
If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.
I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!
XO- Laurel
Dana Point Lifestyle Newborn Session || Part I of Baby Selah
Get ready for the most insanely gorgeous newborn lifestyle session. Britney and Aaron welcomed sweet little Selah in June and I loved every second of their lifestyle newborn session in Dana Point. This is only part I because you still have to see sweet Selah’s session alone.
Dana Point Lifestyle Newborn Session
Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.
This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!
If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
For investment information, please click HERE.
If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.
I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!
XO- Laurel
Dana Point Motherhood Photographer || 7 things to say to a new mom
Let’s say your best friend just had a baby. She’s the first one in your friend group to have a baby and it’s so new to everyone. That was me. I was 24 when I had Nixon and none of my friends were even close to having kids. I heard a lot comments that made me cringe. I heard a lot of nice things too but unless you’ve had a baby you just don’t get it. As a Dana Point Motherhood Photographer I am lucky enough to be surrounded by a beautiful tribe of new mamas and that transition is one of my favorite things about them. Today I wanted to make a short list of thing you should say to a new mom…
Give me the baby. Most new moms need a freakin break. Holding a tiny baby for 24 hours a day, while being completely in love and joyous, is also exhausting. They also won’t ask you to take baby and you don’t know if you should ask. YOU SHOULD! Actually don’t ask, just tell your mama friend to hand over the baby.
Nap. Shower. Eat. Repeat. New moms are in survival mode and as their friend you need to help them. After you’ve taken baby out of their arms, tell them to sleep, take a shower, eat a sandwich, or even just pee in peace. A few moments away from baby is such a breathe of fresh air.
You look great! Even if she doesn’t, even if she has frazzled hair and dark circles. For God’s sake, do not tell her that. No matter how close you are or how real you keep it. Mama knows she looks a wreck, she needs you as her friend to lift her up. Sometimes its okay to lie, she’ll love you for it later.
Let’s go for a walk. Being outside is one of the number one suggestions for new moms to combat postpartum depression. Just make sure she’s physically healed enough to walk but if so. Make her walk. Even if she doesn’t want to. Push the subject. Be the annoying one and blame it on yourself.
Where am I putting these clothes? Okay that’s random but it means get up and do stuff. Don’t be that friend that just comes over to sit on the couch, look at the baby and then leave. Get your ass off the couch and fold her laundry, do dishes, clean the bathroom. That friend is the one she won’t forget believe me.
How are YOU feeling? Physically and mentally. Don’t be scared to ask. Postpartum depression is only a big deal if we don’t talk about it. It’s not something bad, it’s totally normal but she just need someone to ask her how she is feeling. Often mama doesn’t even know she’s struggling so just be mindful of her behavior and tone. Ask leading questions like “Aren’t you so in love?” “Is it so different now?” If her answer is timid or unsure. Keep pushing.
You are a natural. You’re so good at this mothering thing. This baby is so lucky to have you. Because it’s actually true, sometimes we just need to hear it.
Dana Point Motherhood Photographer
Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.
This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!
If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
For investment information, please click HERE.
If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.
I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!
XO- Laurel