orange county newborn photographer

we take the stress out of family photos
at our newport beach studio

An EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT MOMS the first year

every signature session with us includes:

hair & makeup

Every mama deserves to feel beautiful in their photos.

We book hair and makeup for you, so that you just show up.

styling & wardrobe

You have enough to worry about. Let us handle what to wear.

We help you choose what to wear with hundreds of options with our full family wardrobe.

frame & album support

We think your photos should be off your phone and in your home

With our interior design background, we help you pick your favorite photos and plan for frames or an album.

prenatal & postpartum resources 

support when you need it the most

We understand that motherhood is a profound transformation, and having the right support makes all the difference—that’s why we’ve built a trusted network of postpartum professionals, from lactation consultants to sleep specialists. Bringing moms exclusive benefits to help you navigate this new chapter with confidence, care and ease.

Our Services

  • maternity

    These maternity sessions are held in studio or at the outdoor location of your choice. We recommend photographing your session between 28-34 weeks pregnant.

    There is limited availability as we book only a handful per month to ensure our clients have a full service experience.

  • newborn

    These sessions are held in our beautiful natural lit studio when your little one is 7-15 days old.

    Capturing the connection between baby and parents creates the timeless and authentic images we are known for. Each session is unique as your newborn and led by your little one.

  • milestones

    We capture the personality and details of your little one as they grow in that first year. From their gummy smiles and kissable cheeks, to sitting up, crawling and walking.

    The first year flies by faster than you know it, let us capture it so you don’t miss a moment.

  • HEIRLOOM

    Preserve this season with fine art heirloom portraits. A southern tradition with a modern touch in our studio.

    Whether your little one is 12 months, 3 years or even 10 years. Together, we’ll create heirloom artwork made to last—and meant to be admired and loved for generations.

browse our galleries

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

    '“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

  • "Completely effortless. Ambre has made our house a HOME!"

    “We have the most beautiful wall galleries of the photos she has taken of our family and I couldn't have imagined them any more amazing. 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 2023 & 2025

  • "Artwork impacted my family and home more than I ever expected. Your touches as a small business are impeccable."

    Joey Sabado - Baby’s First Year Collective 2024

our PROCESS

  • Upon receiving your email, we schedule a consultation call with you so we can personally connect and serve you with a great experience. We will discuss your vision, details and would love to create beautiful artwork for you.

  • We have you come in the studio for a wardrobe try-on and help coordinate with clothing options for children and dad. We’ll discuss and plan the location. Next, review a session guide with tips for a smooth session, so it’s one less thing for you to stress about.

  • We get together in the studio to review your images for the first time on a slideshow. With our interior design expertise we help design something beautifully made just for your family, that you will be amazed how you’ve lived without these memories in your home.

  • In just a few weeks we come to your home to deliver or install your artwork so you have one less thing checked off your to-do list. That’s not it! Most families have annual photos that expand their walls as the family grows and we are happy to plan a design accordingly over the years.

BOOK YOUR SESSION

baby's first year collective

baby's first year collective

Our baby’s First year includes:

  • 3 or 4 signature sessions

  • complimentary hair & makeup for each session

  • professional styling and wardrobe for the family each session

  • design ordering appointment and album credit to select your final artwork after each session

  • complimentary professional artwork installation

  • exclusive benefits to our partners including Taking Cara Babies, Mama Meals & more

  • priority access to our annual sold-out Santa experience

starting at $350 with clients investing additionally $2000-$4000 for artwork, albums and digitals at each session.

Book Now

limited 2026 due dates

limited 2026 due dates

So you always remember how little they were.

We know the first year goes by fast. We have wardrobe for your family with hair & makeup for mom. You just show up and snuggle your baby. You’ll be glad you have these photos forever.

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