Everyone loves a shabby chic moment, especially in the baby photography world! There are so many sweet vintage props around, and I couldn’t wait to add a bunch to my studio. After buying a few, I realized they’re not really vintage at all LOL. I looked at the designs closely and realized they were prints, not painted, and a little fingernail tap felt like a plastic coating, not the patina I was hoping for.
Sitter sessions are my absolute favorite! They usually happen when babies are around six to nine months old, when they can sit steadily on their own but aren’t quite crawling yet. It’s such a sweet spot because they’re so full of smiles and personality, but not mobile enough to wiggle out of the frame.
One of my favorite baby photography trends is the “baby in a bucket” look paired with a floral bonnet. It’s whimsical, timeless, and just SO ridiculously cute.
I love finding pieces that not only photograph beautifully but also carry meaning and history. Recently, I was gifted two stunning vintage bowls from Osaya Home, a home goods company dedicated to sourcing vintage and repurposed pieces from India. They specialize in unique, hand-selected items like chapati boards, dough bowls, and stone mortars, each with its own story and timeless character.
Osaya’s mantra, by and for the culture, says it all. Every piece they curate is a celebration of heritage and craftsmanship. These are not just props or decor pieces, they’re artifacts of everyday life in India, passed down through artisans and rooted in tradition. I can’t wait to start shooting with my bowls! The rich textures of the wood and paper mâché, paired with soft layers and tiny newborn details, will create something truly special and timeless in my photographs.
As I get closer to officially opening my Los Angeles newborn photography studio, I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make sure every piece of my setup is not only beautiful but practical. I spend hours thinking through how each session will flow, how I’ll move around safely with newborns, and how to make everything as comfortable as possible for the babies, their parents, and myself.
As I get ready to open my newborn photography studio here in Los Angeles, I’ve been pouring so much love into every detail behind the scenes. One of the things I’m most excited about? This adorable unicorn newborn posing pillow I made myself!
All the cute ones I found online were shipping from overseas, and I didn’t want to wait weeks or risk quality issues. I imagined waiting all that time only to end up with something that felt more Temu than timeless. So, in true “I can do it myself” fashion, I did it myself lol!
