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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 newborn baby is peacefully sleeping, wrapped in a soft pink blanket and headband with flowers, nestled in a heart-shaped wooden bowl. The bowl is lined with textured fabric and placed on a rustic wooden surface with sprigs of frosted greenery nearby, capturing the essence of Newborn Photography. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

Newborn Photography: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

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Newborn sessions are such a special way to capture the first few weeks of your little one’s life. And it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture this stage. I know that parents can have a lot of questions about the process. Here are my most frequently asked questions about newborn sessions: Q: When

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Black and white photo of a newborn baby lying on its stomach. The baby has closed eyes and a calm expression. The infant's bare skin and features are in focus, highlighting soft rolls and delicate hair. Perfect for those looking to prepare for a newborn session, the background is softly blurred. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

How To Prepare For Your Newborn Session

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Now that you and baby are home, it’s finally time for those newborn photos. Maybe you’ve been imagining them for months—your precious little one swaddled in a blanket, fawned over by you and your whole family. Here are some tips for preparing for your newborn photo shoot! 1. Don’t stress over what your baby will

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A woman gently kisses a sleeping baby wrapped in a white blanket while a man behind her lovingly kisses her head. All three are against a neutral background, and they appear peaceful and content. The woman is wearing a white lace top, and the man is wearing a white shirt. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

What do I need to bring to my Newborn Session?

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The answer is nothing! Well, except your sweet baby! Do you know that my studio is stocked with everything needed for your newborn session? I’ve got tons of props; buckets, beds and bowls galore, countless backdrops and blankets, loads of wraps and layers, outfits for both newborns and older babies and endless amounts of headbands

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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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A young boy in a white polo shirt and black pants sits on the wooden floor next to a sleeping baby swaddled in a cozy blanket placed in a small wooden bed. The background features pine cones, evergreen branches, and wooden walls with a Christmas theme. Image by Melissa Lyn Photography - Maternity & Newborn Photographer.

5 Tips for Including Older Siblings in a Newborn Session

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Your little family has added another member, and it’s so important to capture this moment in your lives! One of the best things about newborn photos is it’s a great way to get new photos of the whole family, including any older siblings. But it can sometimes be a challenge for parents to encourage toddlers

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Temecula Newborn Photographer | Baby Blake – 8 days new

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The longer that I have been a newborn photographer the more I see my clients come back as their family grows! I absolutely love to see families I know come back with more babies for me to snuggle! When I first switched to studio newborn photography, this family was one of the very first to have

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Temecula Newborn Photographer | Baby Jason – 8 days new

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As a Temecula Newborn Photographer, usually newborn sessions are a TON of work! But not this time. Yes I was a hot sweaty mess (thank you space heater!) And yes the session was a few hours long, which is totally typical. But posing and transitioning was a breeze! Baby Jason was SUCH a dream for

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Baby Chloe | Temecula Newborn Photographer

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As a Temecula newborn photographer, one of the biggest compliments I can get is when a family comes back to me for all 3 of her babies newborn sessions! It is such an honor to watch this sweet family grow! The last time I saw this sweet family was at her mommy’s maternity session. (Who could forget

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