San Gabriel Valley Newborn Photographer - Maternity Holiday Session for A&A

Alex and Amelia are EXPECTING a baby boy! As of now, LLP does not book holiday sessions except for friends/family. And this session, I'm knocking out 2 birds with 1 stone and combining the holiday shoot with their maternity session. I met A&A before I even moved to Los Angeles. When Mike and I were still itty bitty babies dating-wise and one of our very first dates was a double with this lovely couple. How the years have moved us on in life and we couldn't be more happy for them. 

Now we wait....for baby boy Q, I simply can't wait. 

Congrats friends and a very merry Christmas to you!
-M+L

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San Gabriel Valley Newborn Photographer - welcome HRH's Bao & Xiao

Today’s a big day for me. My clients are royalties. Back in college, I started to follow a YouTube personality, HRH Collection. Never in a million years did I think that I would one day become Alex’s petite assistant. A million and 1 years later, I am a proud member of our little HRH Collection family and was recently retained to photograph the famously famous dynamic duo, Bao and Xiao.

Sunday afternoon, we rushed over to Alex’s gorgeous beachside apartment and quickly set up for the shoot. We picked to shoot in her living room as it let in the most natural light, proceeded to capture, quite comically, the two bunnies. We repeatedly chased after them as they tried desperately to escape the lens and eventually relented out of exhaustion (I think). Altogether the shoot took no more than 30 minutes and my inner fan girl danced a celebratory boogie. Currently waiting for Alex to pick a photo for a large print and can’t wait to see my work hung up.
 
Can’t believe I photographed Alex’s little angels. I’ve pretty much made it, just say’n. Also say’n I might consider pet photography….
 
Xo,
L

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San Gabriel Valley Newborn Photographer - welcome baby Sonia!

This cutie pie came to visit me on Hallow’e Eve for her newborn session! No costume in the studio but I did manage to get a “little red riding hood” set up in. Mom was completely game for any set-up and allowed me the freedom to try some more colorful props on her. Sometimes, a little comes in and you are just so inspired to try some non-neutrals. Although she took some time to settle, once asleep, baby S slept through the rest of her session.
 
We attempted the taco pose with baby but she didn’t seem to settle quite as well in that pose. But we did catch some awesome bum-ups! Allow me to digress for a moment and get on my soap box:

Not every baby will go in every pose comfortably. There is nothing more important than for newborn photographers to understand and adjust flow posing accordingly… Here at LLP, my priority is first to ensure the baby is not only safe but very comfortable during the entire session. No pose is ever worth injuring or creating any discomfort to the baby, can I get an “Amen”?!

Stepping off my soapbox now…

As always, here is my blessing for you baby Sonia,

May you always enjoy the favor of being a younger sister. May you feel the protection and adoration of your family all the days of your life. May you embrace a curious outlook and discover all the wonderful things this life has to offer. 

Xo, L

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San Gabriel Valley Newborn Photographer - welcome baby Ayla!

This little one made me work today! Right around day 7-8 (I've found, this isn't science....of course) babies go through a crazy growth spurt and will need to feed every 20 minutes around the clock. 

Finished her session covered in sweat…and pee, but boy was she beautiful to photograph. We did little's session on location as mom could not leave the house postpartum due to complications with the delivery. Brought my trusty assistant of a husband with me as I do with all on-location shoots. I wouldn't trust anyone else to spot me during shoots. We set up camp in the corner of her nursery and improvised our butts off! How we managed to set up all the equipment and squeeze dad in to spot the potato sack pose, I'll never know. And boy was it worth it, because this potato sack pose had dad’s protective hands all over it and although photoshopped out in post, Dad will always know that he was right there, holding her.

As always, here is my blessing for you baby Ayla,

No matter where you go, may you always feel the protection and love of those close to your heart. May you always see the glass as half-full and may you never stop following your heart. It will lead you to the most unexpected places and bring you on delightful adventures. 

XO,
Lucy

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San Gabriel Valley Newborn Photographer - Taraneh's Outdoor LA Maternity Session

The beach maternity session is here! We totally got in trouble...Did you know that you're not allowed on the lifeguard thingy? I mean, everyone's always on it. I even once saw a woman literally stay there for hours reading...anyway, the second we got there, a beach security person came by and "yelled" at us. They then told us Max couldn't be on the beach when all around us, I see dogs (albeit smaller than Max). 

Taraneh was so beautiful in a purple knit dress she took my breath away. I can't wait to see these 2 as parents, they certainly are ready. Love being able to capture these candid moments where Leo made her laugh, kissed her belly, and whispered sweet nothings to her and their new baby daughter. I loved today...thank you for allowing me to photograph this amazing celebration

xoxo, cant wait to meet your little princess!

San Gabriel Valley Newborn Photographer - welcome baby Memphis!

The dreamiest, sleepiest, cuddliest little man came in the studio today. Memphis was just a week old and slept the entire session. He did pee ALL over my couch when we changed him but that’s what happens when you don’t include a changing station in the studio (it is now set up believe you me). I couldn’t believe how quickly he settled while mom/dad, and siblings waited patiently outside (thank goodness for Netflix).

Mom was a huge Harry Potter fan and her little one could not be a more perfect baby “Harry”.

As always, here is my blessing for you baby Memphis, 

May you grow up with a great sense of adventure. May you face each day with an unwavering desire to make each day better than the one before. May you be quick to forgive those who hurt you and be extended endless grace in return. May all your days be filled with a deep love.

xo, Lucy

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San Gabriel Valley Newborn Photographer - Taraneh's Indoor LA Maternity Session

This beautiful mama is expecting her first baby. To properly celebrate this momentous occasion, we decided to book 2 maternity sessions. One indoor session where the focus is on the drama and lighting and another one slightly later with dad and big brother Max (the most obedient german shepherd I ever did see) at the beach where the couple reside. For the second shoot we would go more dreamy and bright. 

Mom came all by herself to the valley on a lazy and very hot Sunday afternoon. We decided to stay with monochrome palette to further enhance the drama in the images and boy was she beautiful. Mom was also a complete trooper because this shoot took place before the studio installed central air and boy was it hot that day... I'm so excited for you Taraneh, and so looking for our beach maternity session!

Click here to see Taraneh's second maternity session at Marina Del Rey. She was a vision in purple