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Why You Should Capture Baby’s First Year

Baby’s first year goes by in a blink and that is why our Baby’s First Year Collective is so important to document your little one’s momentous first year. 

Baby’s First Year

Life gets busy and time goes by so fast. As parents, we want to treasure these moments forever. We help you preserve these precious memories by photographing special milestones throughout the first year. From bump to first birthday, you can decide how many milestones you would like to document: maternity, newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year. Most do 3-4 sessions depending on when baby is born. These images create a beautiful narrative of baby’s growth and capture subtle shifts in expression and personality.

MILESTONES

At each stage, you will have updated portraits to remind you just how much your little one has grown. Siblings are always welcome and it is so heart warming to document the special bond between them. We will work together to choose favorite portraits to design art work to display in your home and to add to our gorgeous heirloom albums personalized for your family. 

STRESS-FREE EXPERIENCE

Our stress-free portrait experience is a favorite with busy moms. We take care of everything, so there is no need to coordinate appointments and shop for outfits for your session. We provide personalized styling for the entire family. Our Client Closet includes a wide variety of beautiful high-end dresses for mom, children’s clothing and shirts for dad. 

Before the session, mom can enjoy some well-deserved pampering with our professional hair and makeup stylist

Our calendar fills up quickly with families returning to us with their next pregnancies. We book a limited number of sessions each month, so it is important to get on calendar as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. When you look back on the beautiful images of baby’s first year, you will be grateful you did!

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Hospital Bag Must Haves | Newport Beach Newborn Photographer

Coming from a newborn photographer who’s had experience, packing your hospital bag is an essential part of preparing for your baby’s arrival. Following are some suggestions to help make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible:

Clothing 

  • nursing-friendly clothes that are easily accessible and not restricting, especially for C-section mamas 

  • a delivery gown, like those available from the Frida line, that is so soft and comfortable compared to the gown the hospital gives you 

  • comfy slipper socks

Nursing

  • Silverettes are lifesavers when just starting to nurse and during the healing process

  • Bamboobie nursing pads are soft and help prevent milk from leaking into your bra 

  • nursing bras that aren’t too tight 

Toiletries

  • bring them in a hanging toiletry bag so you can hang for easy access 

Postpartum items

  • the entire Frida line has postpartum supplies

  • Frida shorts underwear is more comfortable and supportive than what the hospital offers 

  • Frida has perineal cooling pads if the hospital only provides a few

  • Frida has a spray bottle that’s much easier to use than the squirt bottle the hospital supplies

baby’s stuff

  • bring a few onesies. Bonsie has a great onesie that has a Velcro opening for easy skin-to-skin access 

  • announcement props

  • the hospital provides diapers, wipes, blankets unless they tell you otherwise

  • pacifier - if you have a specific kind you plan on using 

Snacks and drinks 

  • granola bars, trail mix, crackers

  • water and coconut water

Entertainment

  • books, magazines, favorite movies or TV shows

  • phone charger or portable charger

  • an extra long cord for charging phone

  • headphones that help during labor if you have a playlist

Book your newborn photographer before you go into labor

It’s always a good idea to book a newborn photographer during your second or third trimester so that you already have that checked off your to-do list. Most photographers book up months in advance. Reach out to us soon as we are booking fall due dates! 

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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3 Tips Before Baby Is Born | Suggestions From Newport Beach Newborn Photographer

The internet and social media is filled with tips on what to do before your baby is born. But take it from me, a mama of two and a newborn photographer, I have some tips you may have not thought about. 

PREPARE HOUSE 

  • Have your house professionally cleaned so you have a clean space to come home to after an exhausting few days.

  • Either food-prep your meals, like frozen meals or casseroles, or use a delivery service that does this for you. Trust me, you'll be hungry and not want to cook food or wait for Door Dash, so have something ready for you.  

  • If you have pets, have them groomed for your arrival home to introduce them to your little one. 

PREPARE CAR 

  • Have the car seat already installed (you never know if baby comes early, the convenience of having it installed without dad having to do it last minute at the hospital). 

  • Have the car washed so you have a clean car to get into with baby. 

  • Have a storage organizer with extra diapers, wipes, baby clothes, change of clothes for mom (you'll be thankful you did) pacifiers and hand sanitizer. This will come in handy during those early days, especially with pediatrician visits when you're operating on little sleep, trying to get out of the house on time and forgetting to pack your diaper bag. 

PREPARE FOR NEWBORN SESSION

  • Don't wait until baby is born to reach out to book a newborn photographer.

  • Most photographers book up months in advance, so it's best to reach out during the first trimester. 

  • When you book with our Newport Beach studio, we have taken care of everything!  All you have to do is show up with your baby and we take care of the rest.

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Sunset Session With Newport Beach Photographer | Preparing For Your Session

Our Sunset Outdoor Sessions take full advantage of the great weather here in Orange County, CA. The golden hour (about an hour before sunset) is the perfect time to capture gorgeous photos of your family. 

 With a variety of great locations to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect spot to document wonderful memories.

WARDROBE APPOINTMENT

At your appointment, you will meet with our professional stylist and try on wardrobe pieces selected for you. Next, she will curate a wardrobe that works for the whole family based on your color and style preference. 

Another advantage of this stress-free experience, I bring your wardrobe steamed and ready to be worn the day of your session.

DAY OF YOUR SESSION

Our hair and makeup artist arrives at your home, allowing you time to be pampered and relaxed. This avoids rushing around trying to iron the clothes, get everyone dressed and then at the last minute, take some time for you to throw on a little mascara. 

Clients rave about our experience  being stress-free and seamless from beginning to end. 

We have lots of fun during these outdoor sessions. It is very relaxed, with me guiding and posing you as needed. The goal is to capture your family's connection together so you can look back on these memories and see the joy captured in the images.



Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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2022 Santa’s Magical Experience in Newport Beach Studio

I can’t believe that we just finished our fourth annual Santa event here in our Newport Beach studio. Where does the time go? What a blessing to start the holiday season with so many of my wonderful clients, many who have been coming since the first event. It was also exciting to see new faces join our holiday tradition!


For those that have met him at our previous events, you will have to agree that our Santa is THE BEST! He just has a way about him that helps the kids feel comfortable and special. Of course he does, he is the REAL Santa after all!

 

Santa read some of his favorite books with the kids and checked to be sure they were on the Nice list. Many shared their Christmas lists and special wishes and one child even brought reindeer food for the trip back to the North Pole! As their session came to an end, Santa presented each child with a shiny silver bell engraved with the word “Believe.”

 

This year, our youngest visitor was 6 weeks and the oldest was 10 years old. Some ran right up to Santa and sat on his lap, others sat beside him, and some watched from a distance. Each year is different. There are tears (sometimes, lots of tears) joy and laughter! One year your child may love Santa and the next, not so much. That’s totally normal! Years from now when your children are grown, you will look back at these images and wish you were back in time with your little ones. These photos are priceless!

 

This is one of our most anticipated events of the year and has been months in the making. I do all that I can to make this a magical experience for you and your loved ones. My heart is so full with all of your thoughtful words about how special this event is to your family. I am already looking forward to next year! For now, I pray your family has a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, laughter and much love!

 

Merry Christmas - see you in 2023!

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Newport Beach Fall Family Photographer

Mom wanted to capture the beauty of Fall in southern California by incorporating the colors of autumn in their family wardrobe. Our professional stylist helped bring this beautiful look together. 

Looking at these photographs, you would have no idea that it was the hottest day in Orange County, almost 100° at sunset!

 

WARDROBE

By providing personalized styling for the entire family, there is no need to shop and try to find outfits that coordinate. Our client wardrobe includes children’s clothing and even hair accessories for your little girls. Dad just needs a pair of pants and shoes. He can choose from shirts in a variety of sizes and styles. 

Mom was simply stunning in both of the gorgeous off-the-shoulder gowns! The girls looked so sweet in their little dresses. 

 

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Before the session, Mom was able to relax and enjoy some well-deserved pampering with our professional hair and makeup stylist. Our full-service experience is a favorite of busy Moms!

 

LAKE FOREST

This wooded setting provided a gorgeous backdrop for these stunning family photos. Even though the day was warmer than usual, we were able to capture some amazing images in this incredible location. The kids did great!

We created a beautiful gallery wall from these portraits that the family can enjoy every day.

I am simply honored to be able to document these special moments for this loving family!



Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Celebrating 1 Year with Brennan in Newport Beach Studio

It’s been an honor capturing Brennan’s first year and watching his sweet sisters grow. We always have so much fun when they visit! They are the sweetest family, traveling from San Diego to our studio in Newport Beach. 

 

WARDROBE

By providing the wardrobe, we made it easy on Mom with one less thing to think about. Brennan looked so adorable in his tan romper. Mom chose matching white eyelet dresses for his sisters, precious! In a beautiful sheer floral gown, Mom was simply gorgeous.

Choosing the family wardrobe from our client closet, Mom was able to take advantage of the many options available. 

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Mom chose to take a little time for herself and took advantage of our professional hair and makeup stylist. Just another reason busy Moms love our full-service experience

 

ONE YEAR SESSION

We started the milestone portraits by capturing Brennan’s happy personality. Just look at that smile! After getting some amazing shots of the birthday boy, the entire family decided to join in on the fun! The joy just shines in these beautiful images of this loving family celebrating this important milestone.

Choosing from these gorgeous photos, we added the final pieces to their growing gallery wall

We all know how quickly our children grow. Don’t miss out on documenting this exciting milestone, whether you make it a family celebration or just your precious one year old! You will be so glad that you have these beautiful images to look back on.





Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Fall Family Session in Orange County, CA with Newport Beach Family Photographer

This Fall family session in Lake Forest was so beautiful and fun! Mom reached out appreciating the full-service experience that we offer. 

 

WARDROBE

We provide personalized styling for the entire family. No need to go shopping, trying to find outfits that coordinate. We carry clothing for the kids and even hair accessories for your little girls. Dad just needs a pair of pants and shoes. He can choose from shirts in a variety of sizes and styles. 

Mom was able to find the perfect items for the full family wardrobe from the wide variety available in our client closet. She was simply stunning in a gorgeous off-the-shoulder beaded gown!

 

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Before the session, Mom was able to relax and enjoy a stress-free experience with our professional hair and makeup stylist. Just another reason busy Moms love the full-service experience!

 

LAKE FOREST

This wooded setting was the perfect backdrop for these beautiful family photos. We had a great time and captured some amazing images in this beautiful location!

 The family chose to order holiday cards using photos from this session. We also designed a growing gallery wall that they can enjoy each day. 

 It was such a joy documenting these special moments for this loving family!




Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Birthday Cake Smash With Sisters in Newport Beach Studio

It’s been such an honor capturing this family as they have grown over the year. Mom wanted to take this moment to celebrate the girls turning 1 and 2 with a cake smash in studio.

FULL-SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Our hair and makeup stylist met Mom at her home so she was beautiful and relaxed when we met in studio. Mom looked gorgeous in a lovely dress borrowed from our client wardrobe. 

Ireland was simply adorable in her ruffled blush dress and matching bow. Our beautiful sheer floral dress looked so sweet on baby girl Elle. 

Mom, Dad and the girls took advantage of the many options in the client wardrobe

 

TIME FOR CAKE

Starting with Elle, we captured some great shots of her fun-loving personality. Just look at that smile! Next, it was two-year old Ireland’s turn. She was a little bit shy, but we got some beautiful photos to remember this special day. 

After getting so many great photos of the girls, Mom and Dad decided to join in. We were able to document so many beautiful moments for this family to cherish!

Then on to cake smash time and birthday girl Elle couldn’t wait to get a taste of her special cake! Ireland wasn’t sure about her cake when we first brought it out, but she decided to test the frosting. 

It was so much fun celebrating these important milestones with this family!

We will be adding on to their growing family gallery with photos from this session.

 Time goes by before you know it and it is so important to capture these memories. Whether you make it a family celebration or just your precious one year old, don’t miss out on documenting this important milestone!

We make it easy by providing everything you need right here in studio, other than the cake itself. You can read a little bit more about preparing for your cake smash session, including our favorite bakeries in Orange County,here.



Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Newport Beach Family Photographer

This family was a joy to capture! Dad reached out to commission our studio for a gallery wall of their growing family. He wanted something special to surprise Mom with for her birthday and she loved it! They wanted to document this special season in their lives as their children are growing and moving to college.


WARDROBE 

As part of our full-service experience, we help Moms find the perfect items for the family to borrow from our Client wardrobe. We met with Mom a few weeks before the session and she chose the full family wardrobe from the wide variety available in our closet.

 

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Mom loved that our hair and makeup stylist came to her house before the session. She was able to take some time to relax and enjoy some special pampering. 

 The family chose a location that had a similar color scheme to their home and echoed their love for nature. We had so much fun and captured some amazing photos in this gorgeous setting! 

 We installed a beautiful 8-piece gallery wall for the family to enjoy every day and recall special memories of this wonderful time together!

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Baby Girl Newborn Session in Newport Beach Studio | Ambre Williams Photography

Beth and Robert welcomed their new baby girl and couldn’t be more thrilled to be Cora’s parents. It was such an honor to capture her first portraits. Your precious newborn grows so fast and I want to ensure that you have wonderful memories to look back on from those early days with your little one.

Mom was able to relax and have some well-deserved pampering with our hair and makeup stylist, while I started with baby Cora’s solo portraits. The last thing you need to worry about is coordinating appointments after sleepless nights caring for your newborn. That’s why our hair and makeup services are a favorite with Moms. 

Mom looked gorgeous in a lace dress chosen from our client closet. While baby girl was sleepy and content in her swaddle and petite headband, we continued with family portraits. We were able to get so many adorable photos of sweet Cora by herself and with Mom and Dad. Just look at those tiny toes! I just love capturing these first family photos, they are so special.  

As quickly as this season passes, they will cherish the time they took to document these beautiful memories.

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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The Gift of Family Portraits for Grandparents Week with Newport Beach Photographer

For those of us who are lucky enough to have grandparents to be there for our children and watch them grow, we know what a true blessing it is. For Grandparents Week, we would like to recognize all the wonderful grandparents in our lives. 

 So often grandparents are the ones behind the camera snapping photos of the kiddos. We want to remind you of the importance of having your parent/parents in those photos, not only for you, but for your children as well. 

 I can't tell you how many times I've heard from clients that some of the portraits I took of a family member or grandparents were one of the last photographs they have of them. What a true honor it is to capture these memories for your family. 

WHAT BETTER GIFT THAN YOUR FAMILY’S MEMORIES?

Gift your grandparents a special session with the grandchildren! We all know one of Grandma’s favorite gifts is photos of her family! They will not only cherish these photos always, but so will you. 

 Reach out to gift a session today.

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Why Most Families Choose Albums at Newport Beach Studio

Here at our studio, families come to us for our personalized portrait making process. From the moment we chat on the phone until the delivery of your printed keepsakes, we are there for you every step of the way. 

After your session, we get together in studio and view a slideshow of your images for the first time. We keep plenty of tissues on hand as it can be very emotional watching your wonderful memories pop up on the screen. 

We then go through a favoriting process and discuss the many design possibilities for your images. Some clients choose wall art, whether it be statement pieces or a full gallery wall that grows with your family over time. But not all of your favorites end up on the walls, so most families choose to create an album. Using your favorite image choices, we design a gorgeous album for you to view and finalize before sending to print.  

We offer endless options of quality leather, linen and fabric to cover the album, as well as several embossing colors and styles. Personalized for your family, your album is sure to be pulled out again and again to relive those special moments. This one-of-a-kind album will become a treasured heirloom for generations.






Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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One Year Birthday Cake Smash | Newport Beach Newborn Photographer

Our milestone sessions celebrating one year have quickly become a favorite for parents. It is a huge accomplishment marking the fastest year of their lives. The days may be long, but the years are short and it’s why we make sure new parents know the importance of these portraits. These sessions ensure you have beautiful memories to look back on. 

 Crew’s birthday celebration started with a cake smash in the studio and then we captured full family portraits on the beach in Crystal Cove. 

FULL-SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Gigi has always been the sweetest and loves our portrait experience. While we take care of hair, makeup and wardrobe - she can focus on making memories with her family. 

 Crew was just adorable in his blue romper and Mom looked stunning in a beautiful blue floral dress, both borrowed from our client closet. 

 Mom, Dad and Crew took advantage of the many options in the client wardrobe. 

 

TIME FOR CAKE

After capturing so many fun photos of the birthday boy, it was cake smash time. Crew wasn’t shy at all and dug right into his special cake. His sweet little personality just shines in these photos!

 Whether you make it a full family celebration or just photos of your precious little one, you don’t want to miss out on documenting this exciting milestone! By providing everything that you need right here in the studio, other than the cake itself, we make it easy on you. You can read a little bit more about preparing for your cake smash session, including our favorite bakeries in Orange County, here.

 

BEACH SESSION

After the studio cake smash, we made our way to Crystal Cove State Beach. Winding paths of golden flowers were an amazing backdrop for these gorgeous family portraits. We followed the trail to a secluded beach setting that was just perfect to capture treasured memories for this beautiful family. Crew had so much fun running and playing in the sand. Just look at that smile…what a wonderful way to celebrate his first year!

We just completed Crew's one year album and now they will have a wonderful keepsake to flip through and relive those moments from his childhood. It was such an honor to document all of these precious family memories for them to cherish always. 




Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Baby Girl Newborn Session with Big Brothers in Newport Beach Studio

You may recognize this Mama from her beautiful maternity session. This time I had the honor of capturing a very special newborn session with baby Lyla.

While Mom relaxed with our professional hair and makeup stylist, I captured solo portraits of sweet Lyla. So many precious images…just look at those tiny toes!

WARDROBE

 Mom looked simply beautiful in a white dress and baby girl was so comfy and content in swaddles and tiny headbands all chosen from our Client closet. We know a Mama with a newborn is running on little sleep so we try to relieve some stress by providing our full-service experience.

After capturing photos of just Mama and Lyla, Dad and the boys joined in. 

Her big brothers just adore her and this family’s love just shines in these photos! They were so happy with all of their portraits welcoming the first baby girl to the family. It was such an honor to document these wonderful memories for this lovely family.

I am so excited to capture Lyla’s milestones this year and look forward to watching her grow. Mom chose to add a couple of growing gallery walls to proudly display portraits of her beautiful family. They will cherish these precious memories!



Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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First Birthday Session with Conor in Newport Beach Studio

It's hard to believe that I captured sweet Conor's newborn session a year ago. His parents knew how important these milestones were and we were thrilled to document them. Mama is the sweetest and I love that you can see the joy in their eyes in every photo.

WARDROBE

Conor looked so adorable in both the tan and blue rompers borrowed from our client closet. That shade of blue just brought out the color of his beautiful eyes! 

 A quick wardrobe change into a sweet personalized outfit and Conor was ready for his cake smash!

 Mom, Dad and Conor took advantage of the many options in the client wardrobe. Mom also took some time to relax and be pampered with our hair and makeup stylist that came to her house before the session. 

TIME FOR CAKE

 We started the milestone portraits by capturing Conor’s playful personality. After getting so many great shots of the birthday boy, Mom and Dad decided to join in! We had so much fun documenting this loving family celebrating this important milestone.

 Conor wasn’t sure about the cake when we first brought it out, but he eventually warmed up to the idea. What a lovely way to remember his first birthday!

 Don’t miss out on documenting this exciting milestone, whether you make it a family celebration or just your sweet one year old! It is so important to capture these memories because time goes by before you know it. 

Providing everything that you need right here in the studio, other than the cake itself, we make it easy on you. You can read a little bit more about preparing for your cake smash session, including our favorite bakeries in Orange County, here.


Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Planning A Newborn Session | Newport Beach Studio

When is the best time to book a newborn session?  

Ideally, during the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, but others reach out to us during their first. I always say the earlier the better. We reserve your session with a tentative due date as we take a limited number of newborns each month. Just let us know when your baby arrives and we will schedule an official date for your newborn session

 

What should I bring? 

Nothing! Just baby and yourself. We have everything needed in the studio for your family. From diapers and wipes for baby, to a Boppy, nursing pads, snacks and water for you. Using neutral swaddles and headbands for the baby, we keep it minimal and focused on your little one without props. We also offer a large Client Wardrobe full of beautiful high-end dresses for Mom and clothes for Dad and the kids as well. 

 

How long is the session? 

 Our sessions start weekday mornings in our Newport Beach studio. While Mom relaxes with our hair and makeup stylist, I capture solo photos of baby. Dad and siblings are welcome to join us ninety minutes after your arrival. This allows for Mom to be pampered without stress. Dad and the other children will be happy to show up ready for portraits rather than hanging around while I'm taking photos of the baby. The session usually takes about 2.5 to 3 hours total. 

 

When do we see our photos? 

We get together in-studio, two to three weeks after the session to view your photos on a slideshow for the very first time. 

This is where the magic happens! You get to see the design possibilities and decide how you would like to display your memories. Our software allows you to use your actual space with furniture and visualize what the portraits will look like in your home. 

 

We will even come to your home and install your artwork. How easy is that?

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Sunset Session with Maternity and Newborn Photographer in Newport Beach

From winding paths through yellow wildflowers to a gorgeous beach setting, this sunset Maternity session with Beth and Richard was absolutely beautiful! 

There is something special about documenting this season for first time parents. So much excitement anticipating your precious little one’s arrival!  Capturing the love you have for one another and celebrating these special moments together. Your whole world is about to change and that is why it is so important to preserve these memories. 

Years from now, when you are sharing these photos with your son and/or daughter, you will be so glad that you took the time to capture this wonderful time together. 

 

WARDROBE

 As part of our full-service experience, we meet with Moms to find the perfect items for the family to borrow from our Client wardrobe. A few weeks before the session, we get together to help Mom choose from the wide variety of gorgeous dresses in our closet. Beth was able to take full advantage of this and tried on several dresses until she found the perfect one that she felt beautiful in. 

This saves Mom so much time and frustration from shopping and having to return items that don’t fit her constantly changing body. Helping to relieve some of that stress, we take pride in providing an entire wardrobe of high-end dresses that fit maternity to postpartum. 

HAIR AND MAKEUP

We know there are so many items on a Mom-to-be’s to do list. We help by providing hair and makeup services with our sessions. Mom gets to relax with some well-deserved pampering and will be beautifully confident for her session.  

I just loved documenting these precious moments with this beautiful couple! Mom was simply glowing in her gorgeous dress. They were the sweetest and I am so excited for them to welcome their baby!

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Newborn Photography Session in Newport Beach Studio - A Full Service Experience

I've watched this family grow over the years and everyone was SO excited to welcome baby girl Charlotte to the family of boys. Mom chose to use our full-service experience with hair and makeup, wardrobe for the entire family and birth announcement designing as part of the Baby's First Year Collective. 

 Mom relaxed with some well-deserved pampering from our hair and makeup stylist, while I started with some solo portraits of baby girl. So many adorable images of sweet Charlotte. Those wings are just too precious!

 Mom looked beautiful in a dress she chose from the Client closet, along with the baby's swaddles & bow. 

 Once we grabbed some photos of just Mama and her girl, the rest of the family showed up, allowing Mom to have a stress-free experience. I just loved capturing the joy that baby Charlotte brought to this family. So much love! And the sibling photos…simply adorable! We were able to capture so many special family memories. 

 I am honored to document Charlotte’s newborn session and these first family portraits that they will cherish always. I’m looking forward to capturing two more of her milestones as she grows over the year!

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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Planning a Petite Milestone Session in Newport Beach

A six-month milestone session is often referred to as a “sitter session” because babies are usually showing off their sitting skills around this time. All babies are different and it is totally ok if they are not sitting on their own yet! We will capture that precious personality that is blossoming and the other fun little things they do.

Most of our clients are Baby's First Year members, starting with their newborn session all the way until their first year. Other clients, like Joelle's Mom, came to us after her newborn session searching for a photographer that offers the milestones and full-service experience. 

I just loved documenting this special age with sweet Joelle at 6 months and I am looking forward to her next milestone. We captured so many facial expressions that let that adorable personality simply shine. So precious!

WHAT IS A PETITE SESSION?

A petite session is a quick 20-minute session capturing baby's personality at whatever age we have them in the studio.

WHAT IS A FULL SESSION?

A full session includes the family, hair and makeup for Mom and wardrobe for the entire family during a full one-hour session. We offer this full-service experience because we know how busy life with a little one can be. Our client wardrobe has a variety of beautiful options for Mom, kids clothing and accessories for little girls’ hair and shirts for Dad. We also take care of scheduling the hair and make-up artist so that Mom can relax and be pampered before the session. 

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

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