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Expecting couple holding hands and smiling during a golden hour maternity session in Santa Clarita

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When to Take Maternity Photos in Santa Clarita

If you are wondering when to take maternity photos, you are not alone. Most expecting moms want that beautifully rounded bump without waiting so long that the session feels uncomfortable. For many maternity sessions, there is a sweet spot that gives you the best of both.   When Is the Best Time to Take Maternity […]

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Parents sitting with their baby in a field during natural family photos in Santa Clarita

Family

How to Get Natural Family Photos With Kids in Santa Clarita

If you love natural family photos with kids but worry your own children will never sit still long enough to get them, you are definitely not alone. As a Santa Clarita family photographer and a mom to two energetic boys, I never expect kids to be perfectly posed or smiling at the camera the entire […]

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Parents looking down and smiling at their newborn baby during natural family newborn photos

Newborn

How to Prepare for Newborn Photos in Santa Clarita

How to prepare for newborn photos in Santa Clarita is one of those things that can feel like one more item on your already very full new mom to do list. The good news is that you really do not need to do much. As a Santa Clarita newborn photographer and a mom myself, I […]

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Expecting mom standing near a window in a romantic outfit during maternity photography preparation

Maternity

How to Prepare for Your Maternity Photo Session in Santa Clarita

Knowing how to prepare for your maternity photo session can make the entire experience feel so much easier. You do not need to arrive knowing how to pose, what to bring, or whether every little detail is perfect. As a Santa Clarita maternity photographer, I help my clients plan well before session day. From wardrobe […]

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Expecting mom in a flowing floral maternity dress surrounded by soft greenery

Maternity

What to Wear for Your Maternity Photo Session in Santa Clarita

Figuring out what to wear for maternity photos can feel like one more thing on an already full pregnancy to do list. The good news is that your outfit does not need to be complicated. I want my clients to feel like themselves in their photos. The goal is to choose something that flatters your […]

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Mom and dad cuddling their toddler while lying together outdoors during a natural family photography session

Family

Tips for Family Photos With Toddlers in Santa Clarita

If you are planning family pictures with a little one, these tips for family photos with toddlers can help your Santa Clarita session feel much easier. Will they sit still? Will they smile? What if they want nothing to do with the camera? The good news is that toddlers do not need to behave perfectly […]

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Family of six lying together on a bed with three older siblings gathered around their newborn baby during newborn photos with siblings in Santa Clarita.

Newborn

Newborn Photos With Siblings in Santa Clarita: How to Make the Session Easy

If you are planning newborn photos with siblings, you might be wondering how your older kids will handle the session. Especially if you have a toddler, the idea of asking them to sit perfectly beside a newborn can feel a little ambitious. The good news? They do not need to. As a Santa Clarita newborn […]

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Mother kissing her newborn baby during a lifestyle studio newborn session in Santa Clarita

Newborn

Studio vs In Home Newborn Photos in Santa Clarita: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Choosing between studio vs in home newborn photography in Santa Clarita comes down to how you want your session to feel. Both can create beautiful, meaningful photographs. The biggest differences are the setting, how much preparation is involved, and the overall look of your finished gallery. If you are deciding which option feels best for […]

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Parents with their newborn and family dog in coordinated soft blue, cream, and floral outfits for relaxed newborn family photos

Newborn

What to Wear for Newborn Photos in Santa Clarita

Figuring out what to wear for newborn photos in Santa Clarita can feel like one more decision during an already busy season. As a mom and Santa Clarita newborn photographer, I know the goal is usually simple: you want everyone to look beautiful without making the process stressful. I usually recommend soft colors, comfortable fabrics, […]

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Natural close up portrait of a newborn baby in the studio

Newborn

What to Expect During a Lifestyle Newborn Photography Session in Santa Clarita

If you have been looking into lifestyle newborn photography in Santa Clarita, you may be wondering what the session actually looks like. Do you need a perfectly sleepy baby? Will your older kids cooperate? Do you need to know how to pose? Thankfully, no. Lifestyle newborn sessions are intentionally relaxed. The focus is less on […]

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Mom gently kissing her newborn baby during an at-home newborn session.

Newborn

In Home Newborn Photography in Santa Clarita: What to Expect

If you are considering in home newborn photography in Santa Clarita, you may be wondering what the session actually looks like and whether your home is “photo ready”. The good news is that your house does not need to look perfect. In home newborn sessions are meant to feel relaxed, personal, and centered around your […]

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ABOUT tatiana

Motherhood completely changed the way I see photographs: they aren't just pretty to look at, but are some of my most treasured posessions.

I'm in this season of motherhood too. And as my boys have grown older, I've felt deeply how fleeting childhood truly is. If there's one thing I wish I had done differently, it's that I should have stepped in front of the camera more with my boys. The phone selfies are sweet of course, but I would give anything for more memories of us laughing, cuddling, playing, and just being together.

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