San Diego Newborn photography
For those who desire images
as meaningful as they are beautiful,
taken in the comfort and safety of your own home.
Warm & Connected
I'm Michelle , a former NICU nurse turned portrait artist.
I've held hundreds of newborns in their earliest hours,
and I know how quickly this moment will pass.
Your baby will never be this little again
In Their Words
"You have a calmness about you that made us feel so comfortable during our session"
- The Maces
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The Love Michelle Newborn Experience
The earliest days,
documented beautifully
Every session happens in your own home — the place you brought your baby home to, the place that holds all the warmth and mess and love of these early days.
No studio, no backdrop, no "say cheese."
Just open the door and let me in. I'll handle everything from there,
like finding the light, pulling together outfits, even a little tidying if needed.
Your only job is to be with your family.
And when it's over, your images won't sit unseen in a digital gallery.
They become something you can hold, hang, and walk past every single day.
Artwork that lives in your home, not on a hard drive.
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 unique time in your life..
Step two
The in-home consultation
Your in-home consultation is where everything comes together.
From styling you and your family 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 mother you are in your portraits.
Step four
The Session
Your session is a just a sweet hour spent together in your home 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!).
"What stands out is your assistance with styling & preparation, engagement with my children and husband (who hates photoshoots), and being a former NICU nurse - that made me super comfortable with the newborn shoots!"
"You captured such love
and warmth for baby Roman's homecoming and the completion of our family."
Emily & Sergio
"I cried tears of joy when I watched
our slideshow for the first time...
We will always recommend you for real, genuine,
loving and timeless photos."
"YOU CAPTURED OUR CRAZY/HECTIC/SILLY
AND LOVING FAMILY PERFECTLY."
Caitlin & Michael
In Their Words
I still look at our maternity & newborn
photos and am so grateful for the memories!
- Alexis
The Feelings
"Our home is now full of the pictures you took, and every time i see them, i smile
- Kelley