Newport Beach Studio Newborn Photography || Baby Sebastian 2 Months

Baby Sebastian was a little over two months old for our studio session. How adorable was he? His mom and dad are seriously the cutest! I had so much fun with them, getting to know them and the images turned out so beautiful. Here are a few of my favorites…

Newport Beach Studio Newborn Session Photography
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Newport Beach Studio Newborn Session Photography


Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.

This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!

If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
 For investment information, please click HERE.
 If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
 Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.

I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!

XO- Laurel

Newport Beach Newborn Photographer || When to schedule a newborn photos and why?

One of the most common questions I get is when to schedule a newborn session. “Is my baby too old?” “Is my baby to young?” “Why do we need to do the session when baby is so young?” A lot of photographers will only do a newborn session with baby’s only 2 weeks or younger. There are reasons why we choose specific ages. As a Newport Beach Newborn Photographer, I am more flexible. I’ll explain the reasons behind each age now.

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Under two weeks old - Brand new baby’s two weeks or younger, fall asleep much easier than older more alert baby’s. Around two weeks old, they come out of the newborn fog and become much more alert and wide eyed. Around 14 days old, babies also start getting baby acne. We can alway photoshop it out but just another reason by Newborn Photographers love to photograph babies so young. Personally my favorite age is 8-9 days old. For me thats the sweet spot!

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Two weeks - six weeks - Babies older than two weeks are still considered a newborn and you should still capture their tininess. Believe me two weeks old is still so little in the grand scheme of things. However with an older baby you’ll get more awake images, we most likely won’t get those sleepy super posed images. If thats something you want, definitely try to schedule for a younger age. On the other hand, if you’re interested in more of a lifestyle session, age won’t really matter. Around six weeks, colic starts to show up if it’s going to so I typically suggest we try to get in before that but even colicky babies can be soothed.

It all just depends on the images you envision. That’s why consultations are key. Even on the phone, I always suggest having a chat with your photographer before booking anything to ensure you’re both on the same page about your goals for the final images. My consultations are free and I can even come to your home!

Newport Beach Newborn Photographer


Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.

This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!

If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click hereto see the experience.
 For investment information, please click HERE.
 If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
 Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.

I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!

XO- Laurel

Orange County Family Photographer || Now Booking Fall Sessions

My fall calendar is already booking up so if you’re hoping to get in with me in 2019, snag a session as soon as possible. As an Orange County Family Photographer, I LOVE to see all of my favorite families again and again each fall. Hopefully you’ve seen my current special for August and September but now I have a couple goodies for those booking in October and November as well.

Book your session in October and receive a complimentary set of 50 holiday cards. Book a session in November and receive a set of 3 mini accordion albums.

Orange County Family Photographer  || Now Booking Fall Sessions

I’ve also added my availability for the fall so you can choose a date that works best for you. To book your session, you can either email Laurel@PoppyLeaPhotography.com or click the Book Now link on my homepage.

Orange County Family Photographer Fall Family Sessions


Dates are already filling up so book your session today and check that off your to do list.✔️

For all my returning clients, I honestly cannot wait to see you again and remember you’ll receive $100 credit for every referral you send my way! Just make sure they mention your name when booking. For any new clients, the fact that my works speaks to you enough for you to be reading this is a more than I could ever ask. I sincerely hope you’ll book your family with me this fall, my biggest goal is to make you all feel loved and beautiful both during your session and in life.

I cannot wait to see you all! 💛 xoxo

Orange County Family Photographer


Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.

This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!

If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
 For investment information, please click HERE.
 If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
 Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.

I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!

XO- Laurel

Dana Point Lifestyle Newborn Session || Part I of Baby Selah

Get ready for the most insanely gorgeous newborn lifestyle session. Britney and Aaron welcomed sweet little Selah in June and I loved every second of their lifestyle newborn session in Dana Point. This is only part I because you still have to see sweet Selah’s session alone.

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Dana Point Lifestyle Newborn Session


Poppy Lea Photography is a motherhood photographer in Orange County who specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood sessions and family photography in the Orange County area, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.

This will give you a glimpse into what you will receive when you commission me as your maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood or family Photographer in Orange County. If you would like to see what an entire gallery looks like, please don’t hesitate to ask. My favorites are posted here, but all of the images you receive are worthy of being in a frame or an album!

If you are you interested in a custom portrait session with Poppy Lea Photography and would like more information, please click here to see the experience.
 For investment information, please click HERE.
 If you would like to reserve your date on my calendar, please click on the contact button above or email me directly at poppyleaphotography@gmail.com.
 Sessions are currently booking into 2020, so please inquire when you know you’d like a session.

I find such joy in capturing a family’s story and would be honored to help you tell yours!

XO- Laurel