San Diego Maternity photography
For those who desire images
as meaningful as they are beautiful.
thoughtfully displayed in your home.
Warm & Connected
This is a chapter of anticipation, change, and becoming.
And it deserves to be
experienced and remembered, not managed.
That's why i handle the planning, styling,
and preserving of this moment
as beautiful artwork
in your home.
I'm Michelle
and I’ve built my business around one simple idea:
you shouldn’t have to figure all of this out on your own - especially now.
So you can simply relax and be present in the
joy and anticipation
of what's to come.
In Their Words
"I never knew I could look like the way you captured me!"
- Hanayo
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The Love Michelle Maternity Experience
No forcing, no staging, and not a "say cheese" in sight.
Just a carefully planned session where all that is asked of you is that you slow down and enjoy each other.
You won't need to worry about what to wear, that you sometimes
feel awkward in front of a camera, or whether your husband will want to be there.
Kids being themselves and running wild is actually encouraged -
so don't worry about them.
I've got that covered, too.
first step
The discovery call
We begin with a quick call to understand what matters most to you.
Not just how you want your photos to look, but how you want to remember this season of your life..
Step two
The in-home consultation
Your in-home consultation is where everything comes together.
From styling that beautiful bump to how your images will live in your home, you don’t have to figure any of it out on your own.
Step Three
Hair & Makeup
Professional hair & makeup is included with every session.
Because you deserve to feel taken care of, and see the beautiful woman you are in your portraits.
Step four
The Session
Your session is a just a sweet hour spent together, without distractions, as I gently direct you.
I'll capture what you'd most like to remember from this fleeting chapter.
No stiff posing allowed (even dads enjoy it!).
In the end, that comfort comes through in the photos,
and we are absolutely thrilled with the final product.
Being photographed can be awkward, but Michelle immediately put us at ease in front of the camera.
Tyler & Melanie
"This means so much to me, Michelle...
I can't wait for our family session in October."
"Thank you for capturing so beautifully the parts of pregnancy that cannot be put into words."
Hanayo
"Michelle is great at giving cues and caught some really sweet moments between my husband and I.
The experience exceeded my expectations."
we were nervous that we would be
too awkward and stiff... Michelle kept it really easy and playful.
Kalen & Scott