AWARD-WINNING orange county FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

heirloom portrait experience

A SOUTHERN TRADITION IN NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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award-winning portrait studio

(and trusted by hundreds of busy Orange County moms, just like you.)

COMPLETELY EFFORTLESS HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE

Welcome to our beautiful studio in Newport Beach. We have created a full-service experience so you can enjoy this special time—stress-free.

EXPERTISE

For over 12 years, I’ve had the honor of photographing families. Along the way, I realized most parents didn’t just want images—they wanted guidance, intention, and artwork they can’t live without every day. 

WARDROBE & ARTWORK

Our full-service portrait experience that goes far beyond the click of a shutter. From styling and design to custom framing and installation, I walk you through every step. Together, we’ll create heirloom artwork made to last—and meant to be seen.

have photos you'll always love

everything handled, so you can be present
for the moments that matter most.

15-20 MINUTE PORTRAIT SITTING

We get your child comfortable behind the camera (even if that means sitting on mom’s lap.) Capturing the true personality and features of your little one. Each child being photographed will need to purchase a portrait sitting fee.

FRAMING SERVICES

We are creating one-of-a kind art of your child that is heirloom quality, meant to be framed and cherished for generations. We get together in studio or via Zoom after your session to purchase the images to be turned into artwork. We offer frames and a matted print box which includes matching digital files.

INSTALL SERVICE

We take care of everything, including hanging your heirloom frames in your home complimentary as part of our full service experience.

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  • "The second you book your session with Ambre, you are completely taken care of!"

    '“She has wardrobe, makeup and hair ready for you when you arrive. As a sleep deprived mom this was so helpful.”
    Daniela, Baby’s First Year 2024-2025

  • "The experience we had with Ambre through the first year of our baby’s life was incredible."

    “She provided a calming, stress free process that results in beautiful photos of our family and our littles. From easy booking to personalized review sessions to the wardrobe/makeup service it was more than I could ask for.” Alexis, Baby’s First Year Collective, 2023-2024

  • "Ambre makes the entire photo experience seamless end to end."

    “Everything is done high end and with the idea in mind to allow the family to enjoy the moments taking the photos and have zero stress in preparation.”
    Jenn, Baby’s First Year Collective

  • "Best thing I ever did. This baby album is 1,000,000% worth it and so glad I have something to pass down!

    Bree M. - Baby’s First Year Collective 2021

  • "MADE OUR HOUSE A HOME. AS A MOM IT'S SO IMPORTANT FOR ME TO HAVE PHOTOS SO WE CAN PASS THEM DOWN TO FUTURE GENERATIONS."

    As a mom, it is so important for me to have photos throughout the years of our littles growing up so that we can show them when they are older and pass them on to future generations.”
    Jacqueline, Baby’s First Year Collective 2022 & 2024

  • "EVEN AS MY CHILDREN GROW WE WILL BE A CLIENT FOREVER.”

    Joey S. - Baby’s First Year Collective 2021

meet YOUR orange county HEIRLOOM photographer

MAMA OF THREE
FORMER INTERIOR DESIGNER

For over 12 years, I’ve had the honor of photographing families in Newport Beach—capturing not just newborns but the beautiful milestones and in-between moments. Along the way, I realized most parents didn’t just want images—they wanted guidance, intention, and artwork they can’t live without every day.

As a mom myself, I searched for those heirloom portraits like the ones we grew up with in our childhood home. But I couldn’t find that timeless, classic style locally—so I’ve created it myself.

From styling and design to custom framing and installation, I walk you through every step. Together, we’ll create heirloom artwork made to last—and meant to be admired and loved for generations.

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ORANGE COUNTY HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS

Classic. Beautiful. Forever.

Our award-winning studio serving moms throughout Orange County so that you can save hours on shopping, planning and printing. With hundreds of busy moms just like you, recalling happy memories and making their house feel like a home. 

The full service experience starts at $200 with clients investing $600-$1200 additionally in digitals & artwork.

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Fill out the form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule a consult call to go over the portrait process and experience. The full service experience starts at $200 with clients investing $600-$1200 additionally in digitals & artwork.