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Maternity Session at the Santa Monica Pier
I am always so happy to introduce new spots to my clients, even though they may have lived locally for years, there is always an opportunity to see something new and unexpected. Maternity Sessions can be that magical if you choose the right photographer 😉
Fall Family Session 2018
‘Tis is the season for your Family Session!
As the Holidays are rolling upon us faster and faster, this is the best time to call your trusted photographer and book your family session.
The magic of food during labor
The importance of eating during labor is now reiterated by research: some food, not only helps sustain mom but facilitate her birth and post partum.
9 Tips for your Pregnancy
Feeling overwhelmed during pregnancy? Here are some of my favorite tips to help you thrive during the change your body and soul are undergoing.
Baby Meadow’s birth story
From the moment I walked into their house to document their birth, all I could sense was peace. Mom decided to transfer to the hospital at some point and despite the madness of lights and revolving door of nurses I usually witness, this time, this birth was calm, respectful and honored.
Outdoor Photography Activities for Kids in Santa Monica
You will usually find most children these days busy on a computer or phones and tablets. Or you will find them watching television. All these activities cause them to sit in one place for a prolonged duration.
Learning photography will pique your child’s curiosity and help them become more creative.
Family Session in the Woods
Blog post about the unfolding joy of being a family as photographed by Artshaped Photography in this Family Session in the Woods
The benefits of vernix
Blog post about the secret and unknown benefits of vernix and why it is important to allow baby’s skin to absorb it right after birth
Gentle hospital VBAC
Blog story about a gentle hospital VBAC that took place in Santa Monica and captured by ArtShaped Photography and Birth Services.
Shameless Cesarean Birth
I want the shame to stop.
I want mothers to feel celebrated, loved, respected and seen; no matter how they end up birthing their babies.
Baby Agape Miracle Birth Story
Despite all the medical expectation and odds, a miracle was born.