Beautiful : Effortless : Timeless
There is something quietly powerful about this season of your life.
You are growing a whole person and that deserves to be remembered in a way that feels as beautiful, warm, and real as you actually are.
I'm Amy, a maternity photographer based in South Orange County with over 12 years of experience documenting the motherhood journey. Whether we're chasing golden hour along the Laguna Beach coastline, finding perfect light in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, or Irvine, or tucked into my cozy Huntington Beach studio, every session is crafted around you.
To make session prep as effortless as possible, I offer a curated motherhood wardrobe for pregnant and postpartum mamas so you can just show up and feel beautiful. I've got the rest covered.
Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fourth, each one is its own unique journey. Those little fluttery kicks from the inside? Let's make sure you never forget what that felt like.
- Robert Browning
“Motherhood: all love begins and ends there.”
Helping you create timeless, heirloom pieces for your
Home
Once your session day is here, I want you to relax and have fun no matter how stressful it was getting everyone in the car on time. The atmosphere I bring is chill, fun, and your family members wont even remember why we are there. Don't feel like you need apologize for your kids! I have a pair of my own and know exactly how it is. We will have a great time!
Relax and let's have some fun!
I know how difficult it can be planning outfits for the whole family. I now offer Client Wardrobe dresses for mama's at my Maternity and Newborn sessions. I also have a lot of resources to help you make your decisions and even links for direct purchase. Style and colors are EVERYTHING and I am here to help make your vision come to life.
Client Wardrobe
From initial inquiry, you will immediately notice one thing about me, I always follow up. So, be prepared to hear back from me within 24-48 hours. My business hours are M,W,F from 10am to 2pm. Weekends are generally reserved for photoshoots and family time.
Fast Communication
The
Experience
Give me alllll of the details! I love to hear from you! Please fill out my contact form. I offer everything from a solo session to an anthology of the whole year of your new bundle of love. You decide what is best for you! I suggest Maternity Sessions should be scheduled when you are roughly 32-36 weeks along.
Let's Chat!
Now that you have decided what session(s) you would like, we pick a location! I have a wonderful location guide to help you visually choose exactly what beautiful backdrop you want. I will also send over a quote containing a contract detailing our arrangement and an invoice for initial payment. Once those two items are completed, you are officially booked on my calendar and I am all yours! Yay!
Handlin' Business
"But what do I do with my hands?" Don't worry, I got you. I am here to not only give you directions on exactly where to go, park, and walk for the session, but also with posing during the session. I will guide you through natural poses you can laugh and move in. You won't even realize I am capturing so many wonderful moments.
Shoot day is here!
Grab the tissues and prepare to fall in love! About 2 weeks after our session, I will email you a link to your gallery. You will be able to see all of your beautiful photos and decide on which collection is right for you. Images are downloaded and purchases are made directly from the gallery. Easy! Thank you for trusting me with your precious memories!
Gallery Delivery
Process
The
looking for. You are looking for gorgeous images to cherish forever, an easy process, responsive support, and you have found it! I will help with wardrobe selection, photoshoot location suggestions, and a carefully curated collection of beautiful heirlooms. You will leave with a full heart and you will own something tangible to enjoy and always look back on. Because this time of your life truly is a blur.
Why choose amy captures love?
As a top rated
Orange County Maternity Photographer
and mom, I know exactly what you are
I know, mama. The days are long and the years are short. It is your job to do it all. Stop and cherish each sweet minute, as well as try to preserve the precious moments.
Capture the sweet moments before baby arrives and after they are in your arms. Maternity sessions last up to 1 hour at a location in South Orange County and in-home Newborn Sessions up to 1.5 hours. Session includes siblings and immediate family members only. Session fees do not include digital images.
Single Session
Maternity Session fee: $195
newborn session fee: $295
Collections starting at: $395
Four Sessions bundled together, let's capture all of the milestones! Membership includes four sessions of your choice (for example: Pregnancy Announcement, Gender Reveal, Maternity, Newborn, 6 Month, and Cake Smash) all which include siblings and immediate family members at a location of your choice in Orange County. Digital images and collections purchased separately.
Membership also includes:
- Four photoshoots of your choice up to one hour (1.5 hours for Newborn).
- Priority Scheduling.
- 1 Hour Complimentary Studio Session option for any shoot.
- Client Closet wardrobe rental for mom for each session.
- Additional 20% off at the online store for all purchases outside of the collection.
Capture both your Maternity and Newborn Session paired together with this sweet little membership bundle. Both sessions include siblings and immediate family members at a location of your choice in Orange County. Digital images and collections purchased separately.
Membership also includes:
- Two photoshoots of your choice up to one hour (1.5 hours for Newborn).
- Priority Scheduling.
- 1 Hour Complimentary Studio Session option for either shoot.
- Client Closet wardrobe rental for mom for each shoot.
- Additional 10% off at the online store for all purchases outside of the collection.
The Legacy Journey
The Collective Experience
The
Session fee: $400
Collections starting at: $395
Session fee: $800
Collections starting at: $395
Investment
Kind Words...
"Amy is a dream to work with! She truly takes her time and captures the heart! She has a great way of making you feel comfortable and beautiful! And that is huge to me! She is amazing with children, babies, and even fur babies! I highly recommend her for all your photography needs!"
- Aubrea
"Amy is amazing and professional. We just love her photography! She's very talented. We enjoyed working with Amy for our newborn and family portraits. We couldn't be happier! Amy also makes you feel comfortable and her sessions are fun! I will be using Amy for our future family and baby portraits! Thank you Amy!"
-Danielle
"I can't say enough amazing things about Amy! I've been working with her for nearly 3 years now starting when I was pregnant with my son. I have used her to document behind the camera ALL of my most important life events. Twice for a maternity shoot, Fresh-48, several family shoots (first and second birthday), and now engagement/baby announcement. I've worked with several photographers in the past but always trust Amy to capture the moment perfectly.
- Alex
"Amy's business name is so appropriate - she really does know how to capture the feeling of a family. You won't get a one dimensional portrait with her - you'll get a glimpse into the best part of your relationship with your loved ones. She's a perfect combo of skill and heart."
- Megan
Here are a few things families often wonder before booking.
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Between 28–34 weeks is the sweet spot. You’ve got a beautiful bump but you’re hopefully still feeling good. If you’re earlier or later, we can absolutely make it work.
I get it. Truly. My job is to guide you into flattering movement and natural posing so you don’t have to know what to do. I focus on connection, softness, and the emotion of this season, not stiff poses. You will not be left standing there wondering where to put your hands.
Yes 🤍 I have a gorgeous client closet with maternity and postpartum-friendly dresses available for browsing digitally when you book.
For fall and spring, I recommend booking 2–3 months in advance. Those fill quickly.
If you’re flexible with weekday evenings or summer sessions, we usually have more wiggle room.
Your artwork credit is included in every collection and can be applied toward prints, albums, framed pieces, cards, ornaments, and other heirloom products as well as additional digital downloads. It’s designed to help you turn your favorite moments into physical keepsakes you love.
