irvine
family photographer
family photos that feel
like you
Your baby’s arrival is more than a milestone—it’s the beginning of your family’s story together. I approach newborn sessions with a light touch, blending little adjustments with a candid flow so you get images that feel timeless without ever feeling posed.
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your newborn session in orange county
Meet Maria, Newborn & Family Photographer in Orange County
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Newborn sessions are all about subtle guidance. By adjusting posture or the way your baby rests in your arms, each frame becomes more connected and beautifully composed.
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The tiniest adjustments—a cradle of the arms, a tilt toward the light—make newborn portraits feel effortless. My Orange County newborn sessions are calm and candid, giving you images that highlight connection and capture your family as it truly is.
Born and raised in Southern California, I’ve got a fresh take on family photography. I live in Irvine, CA with my husband, our energetic son, and our cat who thinks she absolutely runs the house.
I began my career in graphic design, but after becoming a mom, my focus shifted to lifestyle family photography. After searching for family photos that felt real, honest, yet elevated, and coming up empty when searching online, I started creating the kind of images I wished I could find. Something that felt like our own editorial feature, but still true to who we are. Now, almost 8 years later, I have a business that serves families seeking exactly what I was looking for as a new mom: fun, playful, expressive, unposed family photos.
I want my photos to feel like the beautiful parts of your everyday that you never get to capture.
If you're looking for elevated, lifestyle family photography in Laguna Beach and beyond, I’d love to connect.
Curating tender, candid newborn frames of your first days together.
"We absolutely loved working with Maria! She captured such beautiful moments with our 3 month old, even when he was being fussy! She was so easy to shoot with, it was just wonderful working with her. Would absolutely recommend Maria!"
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