Maternity Newborn Family Photo & Video

09/18/2025

09/18/2025

Who’s the Outdoor Newborn Session For? 🌿👶✨

If the idea of soft sunlight, fresh air, and the sound of leaves rustling makes your heart happy… an outdoor newborn session might be your kind of magic.

It’s for the parents who dream of something more natural than studio backdrops. For those who want baby’s first portraits to be wrapped in golden light, with the beauty of nature as the background.

It’s for families who don’t mind a little breeze in their hair, a picnic blanket under the trees, and photos that feel warm, relaxed, and timeless.

And yes — we still capture all the sweet details: tiny fingers, sleepy smiles, and those melt-your-heart cuddles… just with Mother Nature as our co-photographer. 🌞

💬 Tell me — would you choose newborn photos outdoors or indoors? And why? Drop your answer in the comments, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

09/11/2025

Newborn Photography Orange County

09/04/2025

Maternity and newborn session filmed 🥰

The biggest fear families have before a video session is feeling awkward — not liking how their voices sound, or not knowing what to do in front of the camera.

All of that matters, and I come to every shoot with ready solutions! We choose a location where you can actually do something so you’re not just focusing on the camera. I also prepare a list of light questions I’ll ask during the shoot and record only the audio — no video — so it feels easier and more natural.

And of course, I guide you through what to do so the footage is filled with real life and movement: sounds, emotions, atmosphere, little touches — the things that matter most and will beautifully preserve the memory of this day.

You can even check out a sample photo book from one of these sessions through the link below.

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09/04/2025

Yesterday my daughter felt sick at school, so I had to drop everything and pick her up. We spent the whole day together. Today my son forgot his sneakers at home and couldn’t attend his PE class — so again, I had to stop everything and drive over to bring them.

Being a mom of two means not really belonging to yourself. Being a mom of two means you can’t plan anything long-term.

With a recent move, finalizing my divorce, closing matters back in Ukraine, launching a new photography direction, and juggling a million marketing projects — it all burned a hole inside me. I needed to get away… and I did. I went to San Francisco for a few days. To my place of strength.

So much happened there. I met wonderful, important people. I captured magical family and individual photo sessions in breathtaking places. Everyone I met has kids. And yes, everyone sacrifices something to live this life and carve out even a small piece of happiness outside of daily parenting — just for themselves.

It doesn’t matter if you’re married or a single mom. The best thing we can show our children is the skill of being happy and recognizing their own needs. It’s a beautiful and absolutely essential skill — one that might one day save them from entering abusive relationships, whether with a partner, in friendship, or at work.

Do you agree?

10/31/2024

ATTENTION ‼️ YOUR Family ALBUM and VIDEO as a GIFT 🎁 only 4 days in NOVEMBER!

Thanksgiving is coming up and it’s a great time to get together. And even better - celebrate the event with a gorgeous photo shoot! I think through everything for you, help with posing, I will find an approach to everyone, even the most capricious family member🤪

The cost of photography with printing of a family album is $2100. BUT! ‼️ If you book and deposit YOUR date in September, you pay ONLY for BIG FAMILY photography $1500, and receive a photo album as a 🎁 GIFT

The shooting includes individual portraits of each family member, photographs of families with children, a large staged general photograph (50 photographs delivered in 5 working days) - watch the album in carousel 👇

🎥 VIDEO worth $850 ALSO 🎁 GIFTED‼️ crazy, yeh????

Your great family movie, which over the years will become more valuable than all the benefits you know.

☎️ You can book a shoot under these conditions 🔥 ONLY until September 15 inclusive.
☝️Only 5 NOVEMBER dates are available for booking - 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31

Add “+” to the post to get more details of the promotion or access to other special offers

big family photo album session printed

10/24/2024

Next month, the U.S. is expected to see a record number of flights.

In today’s turbulent world, we’ve lost the certainty of what tomorrow will bring, and we deeply feel the need to reconnect with loved ones, make peace, resolve old issues, or visit a dear friend.
The spiral of shifting values has finally turned in the right direction! Now, the value of people, relationships, and emotions is taking center stage.

Next month, I have a record number of large family photoshoots scheduled.
6 out of 10 will include relatives from all over the world, with national costumes. People are coming together in family and spirit—it’s so fascinating!
I’ll be photographing several different nationalities, and I’m currently learning about their traditions and clothing to be fully in context. I’m continually amazed by the diversity of this world and its cultures.

And I can’t stop marveling at how so many different, incredible people live in the U.S. together, in peace and harmony! It’s almost like something out of a fantasy!

In the photo, you can see our Ukrainian national costumes on my mother-in-law and kids, with the Ukrainian spirit captured in the energy of the shot. :)

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10/24/2024

BREASTFEEDING PHOTOSHOOT AND ITS ENDING

The beginning and end of breastfeeding are always accompanied by a whirlwind of emotions for moms.
In the early days of breastfeeding, we focus on capturing those precious first moments same time when do newborn session. But recently, a photoshoot marking the end of breastfeeding sparked many questions from one of my clients.

I shared my own story about how I ended breastfeeding with my daughter and how precious those final days of that unique bond were. My client ended up in tears. She admitted that she had been extremely self-conscious about being photographed while breastfeeding, and on top of that, it was painful for her, so there are no pictures. She had to stop breastfeeding almost immediately, so there was no energy or desire to even think about photos.

She asked me a few questions, which, with her permission, I’m sharing and answering here:

❤️ If a mom doesn’t enjoy breastfeeding, will the photographer judge her or tell her how she should be doing it?

😮Never.

❤️ If the feeding process doesn’t look 'beautiful' and requires an awkward position, can it still be photographed in a nice way?

😊Yes, a professional photographer knows how to use angles to capture the beauty of the moment.

❤️ What if I'm worried the photos might end up online?

😘 Breastfeeding photoshoots are always private and never shared publicly, even if the package includes the option for online sharing. Those photos are a separate set, given strictly to the mom.

If you don’t have breastfeeding photos from your newborn shoot, I also offer private sessions for the weaning period. These photos bring warmth for a lifetime—speaking from my own experience.

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10/23/2024

Three years ago, I came to America with $500 in my pocket, two kids, my mother-in-law, and a cat.

Just a few weeks into living here, I knew for sure that I wanted to live in Orange County.
I drove past the bridges in Jeffrey Park hundreds of times, dreaming of riding bikes with my kids and taking photos there. And just a year later, I was already living within walking distance of those bridges!

By the second year, I got another cat, which I had wanted for so long. I took a flight to Ukraine and adopted HER!
And this past year, another dream came true – I got dream a car.

What did I notice about myself in these three years that helped me avoid despair and keep moving forward?

1/ Every single day, I ask myself what I’ve done to make my dreams come true and what more I can do. I think about it, plan small steps, and take them.

2/ When I don’t see the results I want, I focus on what I’ve already done and analyze how to strengthen it (because if I’m already doing it, it’s working!). I don’t jump to something NEW – I focus on building on my existing skills and growing them.

3/ I regularly meet with a therapist/coach. She helps me see my strengths and weaknesses, handle doubts, and find support. I’m not doing this alone. Blessed to be under your protection

4/ I started praising myself every day for being talented and unique, and I’m excited to tell anyone who’s ready to become one of my photography heroes. I believe that if I don’t talk about myself, how will people ever know I exist? :)

So, it turns out that every step – big or small – matters. What’s important is consistency!

Do you still think its just luck?

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10/22/2024

No studio, PLEASE!
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF first!

The first two weeks after birth (and this is the best time to photograph a newborn) are usually the most difficult: mothers establish a routine, breastfeeding, learn to live with a new family, adapt their routine, require rest and self-care in order to restore their body.

Since I gave birth to my first child, I began to photograph newborns ONLY with home visits. With maximum care for the health and comfort of the mother, I ensure the complete sterility of my work and safety for the newborn, I bring absolutely all the necessary equipment and take care of our results myself. I combine staged photography with documentary photography, and this mix is ​​the best possible combo in this genre. You get all in one ☝️

In the carousel I have collected a brief overview of what I shoot. I focus on the family, not just the child. I create a whole story, which we then print in photo albums, and you tell your kids about your first meeting and the importance of their appearance in your family.

Now you don’t need to sacrifice your comfort and safety for the sake of unique photos🙌

❤️ You just need my package of services, with a guarantee of results and 16 years of experience photographing newborns.

🎥☎️ Get a free consultation on the package and preparation - put “+” in the comments

10/11/2024

It’s getting harder to simply admire random passersby when I have a camera in my hands! Now this lovely couple has some great photos together