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Our Top Maternity & Newborn Photos of 2023: Capturing Your Journey

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As another year winds down, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for the beautiful families who’ve entrusted me with capturing their maternity journeys and welcoming precious newborns into the world. It’s hard to believe that I have been photographing maternity and newborn sessions for almost 20 years now! This year, I’ve witnessed countless moments of pure love, […]

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A cozy living room with light wooden floors and white walls. A dark gray sofa with patterned cushions stands next to a small side table. The back wall has large windows with white blinds. Art pieces and photos, celebrating our expanding horizons, hang on the walls, and a wooden panel decorates one corner. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

Expanding Horizons: A Big Milestone for My Studio

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I’m beyond thrilled to share some exciting news that has been a long time dream of mine. After months of planning and hard work, I’m overjoyed to announce the expansion of my studio space here in Temecula, CA! This incredible journey has led to double the workspace, and I can’t wait to reveal all the

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A family of five, including two parents and three young children, sits closely together on a couch in a warmly lit living room. They are all smiling and appearing happy, with the mother holding the baby and the father embracing their older sons. This heartwarming moment was captured in a beautifully taken photo. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

The Importance of Having Your Photos Taken

The H Family | Temecula Family Photographer

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Happy Friday! Who’s excited for the weekend? I know I am. I’ve been burning the midnight oil and working my tail off these last few weeks, so I am looking forward to a few days off to spend some much needed family time! Speaking of family, how gorgeous is they?! I’ve been photographing them for

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What to Wear to a Family Portrait Session | Temecula Family Photographer

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One of the most common questions I get from clients once they book their family portrait session is What do we wear? Dressing your family for their photos can be a challenge because you want everyone to look good together without matching completely. Not only that, you want your kids to be comfortable, or they’re

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A woman in a flowing red dress walks along a dirt path in a forest. She has dark hair and looks off to the side. The forest is filled with tall trees and dappled sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating the scene with a serene, ethereal light. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

Kamilah – Temecula Portrait Photographer

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Be who you want to be. Do what you dream of doing. Take the leap. “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” This gorgeous girl came to me to get some portraits done for her Quinceañera invitations. Her celebration will have a Snow White

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A young man in a white shirt gently kisses a baby on the forehead while holding the infant in his arms. They are outdoors on a sunny day by a pathway surrounded by greenery. The baby wears a bow headband and light-colored clothes. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

Baby Alivia | Temecula Newborn Photographer

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This session was an absolute dream! It was different than my usual studio newborn sessions and I loved every second of it. This client wanted more of a lifestyle newborn session with lots and lots of family photos because her husband will soon be deploying and she wanted to savor these special moments of them

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A newborn baby peacefully sleeps on a textured beige blanket, posed with their head resting on their hands. The baby wears a delicate brown headband adorned with small white and peach flowers. The soft lighting highlights the baby's serene expression. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

Why You Should Have a Newborn Portrait Session

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If you’re like most people, you probably spent a good chunk of your wedding budget on photos—and with good reason! After all, once all the guests have gone home, your wedding photos are the only thing you have left to remember the emotions and joy of that day. But there are other days in your

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Fall Family Portrait Season is Here – Temecula Family Photographer

The Thompson Family – Temecula Family Photographer

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Family photos are treasured keepsakes, passed down through the generations. For this session, I had the honor of photographing my own family; my mom, step-dad, brother, and sister! While I thoroughly enjoyed our time together and adore the way these images turned out, my goal is to add my husband, kids, and myself to the next session! 😉

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San Diego Family Photographer | Leo Carrillo Ranch Family Session

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I love shooting at new locations, so when this family called me up and said they wanted their session to be at Leo Carrillo Ranch, I googled it and got super excited! What a fantastic spot for a session! There are so many nooks and crannies to shoot in, it’s so colorful and has lots of

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Murrieta Family Photographer | The Layfield Family

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Since relocating to the Temecula, Murrieta area last year, I have been on a hunt for some beautiful new locations. What I love about this new spot is the mountains, the rocks and the beautiful white flowers and the wide open space. So it wasn’t hard to convince this family to be my the first

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Adorable Tutu Session | Orange County, Ca Children’s Photographer

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GAH!!! I had the most adorable session of sweet Kate in this gorgeous tutu and floral halo! Isn’t she just the most beautiful thing you have ever seen?!? Kate was such a great model for me. I’m pretty sure every little girl loves dressing up like a princess and frolicking around in the tall grass! I think

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Family Photographer in Orange County | Miss Evee is 1

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I have been a family photographer in Orange County for almost 10 years! And after 10 years, this is still my favorite, go to location year round! I love when new clients trust me and go with this location for their session with me. It always makes for beautiful photos! Miss Evee wasn’t too sure of

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The White Family | Murrieta Family Photographer

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My most favorite family, the White family! She’s my BFF. Our kids are the same age and we met at a Mommy & Me class when our oldest kids were only 18 months old. We continued the mommy & me classes until the kids graduated to preschool. Oh how I miss those days of finger painting,

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