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I’m your Santa Monica based Motherhood Photographer. On this blog you can read about Maternity and Family photography sessions, ideas, outfits and everything else related to your session

– Emelie

 

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Maternity Photography

You Don’t Need to Know How to Pose for Your Maternity Photos | Los Angeles Maternity Photographer

“I don’t know how to pose.” If you’ve thought that about booking maternity photos, you are not alone. Almost every expecting mom tells me this before her session. Pregnancy already feels vulnerable. Your body is changing. You might not feel like yourself. The idea of standing in front of a camera and somehow knowing what to do with your hands

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March 18, 2026 No Comments
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Family photography

Why Relaxed Moms Get the Most Beautiful Family Photos | Los Angeles Family Photographer

There’s a reason some family photos feel effortless, warm, and timeless — while others feel stiff, posed, or stressful. The secret isn’t in the outfits, the perfect hair, or even the lighting. It’s in how relaxed moms are during the session. As a Los Angeles family photographer, I see it all the time: when moms stop worrying about perfection, authentic

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March 16, 2026 No Comments
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Family photography

When Is the Best Time to Book Family Photos | Santa Monica Family Photographer

One day, your children won’t see the things you’re worried about right now. They won’t notice the imperfect hair.They won’t see the weight you feel self-conscious about.They won’t remember whether everyone was looking at the camera. But they will see you. As a Santa Monica family photographer, I’ve heard so many moms say they want to wait until they feel

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February 25, 2026 No Comments
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Family photography

In-Home Family Photography in Santa Monica & Los Angeles: Why It’s Perfect for Young Families

As a Los Angeles family photographer, I know how challenging it can feel to plan family photos with little kids—especially when it means long drives, traffic, missed naps, and trying to keep everyone happy before you even arrive. For many moms in Santa Monica and throughout Los Angeles, the thought of packing everyone up and heading to a photo location

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February 10, 2026 No Comments
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Maternity Photography

The Ultimate Guide to Santa Monica Beach Maternity Sessions

Beach maternity sessions are my all-time favorite! There’s something magical about combining the pregnancy glow with the sunset glow — muuah! And the neutral colors the beach naturally brings? Absolute dream. If you’re in Santa Monica or Los Angeles and thinking about a maternity photoshoot at the beach, I’d love to help you capture this season in a way that

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May 8, 2025 No Comments
Maternity Photography

Venice beach Maternity photoshoot

When you think of Los Angeles, chances are you will think of Santa Monica beach and palm trees, (along with the Hollywood sign of course). So if you want a LA vibe to your Maternity photos, a beach location might be just what you need. Venice beach is a great location for Maternity Sessions. It has the local Los Angeles

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February 15, 2025 No Comments
Maternity

5 reasons why every pregnant mom should book a Maternity Session

As a Maternity Photographer I believe there are endless reasons to have your Maternity photos done, and I can’t see a reason why you shouldn’t. But not everyone spend their days living and breathing Maternity photos.. So I have listed 5 out of ALL the reasons why you should do a Maternity Session during your pregnancy. 1. Create lasting memories

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May 30, 2024 No Comments
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Family

How to Get Natural Family Photos with kids | Santa Monica Family Photographer

I photographed the most FUN family session, and I still catch myself smiling when I think about that evening. On my drive home, I couldn’t stop replaying the laughter, the running, the cuddles, and the pure joy that unfolded so effortlessly. The kids were completely themselves — playful, energetic, and full of personality — and their parents leaned right into

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March 21, 2024 No Comments
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Pregnancy week by week: 17 & 18 Weeks Pregnant – Baby movements!!

17 WEEKS Because of a pilot strike, my friends that are here visiting from Sweden have stayed a couple of days longer. So we’ve had time to hang out with them a bunch more this week. This week I’ve felt baby movements on and off. And Lea has been to summer camp for a week! What’s going on in my

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September 22, 2022 No Comments
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Pregnancy week by week: 16 weeks – Are we having a girl or a boy??

I’m writing this week a little bit late because so much has been going on in our lives. My friends from Sweden are here visiting (although not in our house at this very moment). I have had my 16 weeks check-up at the doctor and we have all been sick and just at home together. But let’s try to go

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August 2, 2022 No Comments
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Pregnancy week by week: 15 weeks: The beginning of heartburn.

I almost didn’t notice that this week had gone by fast until I realized that it’s already Tuesday and time to sum up the week! I’ve felt like every day goes by slowly in the moment, but all in all it’s been racing right by me.  What’s going on in my body this week? My headaches are getting better, YAY!

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July 19, 2022 No Comments
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Pregnancy week by week: 14 Weeks – Headaches and birthday party!

This week has by far flown by the fastest of them all. Lea turned 3 years old on Sunday, and we had a birthday party for her on Saturday. So of course this week included a lot of planning, baking and preparing. And not to forget – PARTYING! Needless to say, I haven’t had much time to think about being

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July 11, 2022 No Comments
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Pregnancy: Week 1 to 13 – The first trembling weeks

When I was pregnant with Lea I remember that the first trimester was by far the hardest one for me, and I was looking high and low for stories about other women’s experiences from these first few weeks. But as most people don’t announce their pregnancies until the second trimester, it’s hard to find much about the first trimester. This

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June 23, 2022 No Comments
Family

Los Angeles Family Photoshoot – What to expect during your Family Session?

You have booked your family session, decided on the location, started to think about your outfits, but what about the actual photo session? You’ve never done a family photoshoot, so you don’t know what to expect. That is just perfect, because I am here to clear that up for you! My family sessions are all about having fun together. If

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June 8, 2022 No Comments
Maternity

5 reasons why you should do your Maternity Photoshoot at the beach

As a wife of a surfer, it’s pretty much impossible to survive without embracing the beach. But luckily enough I absolutely love the beach. And as much as I love going to the beach with my family, I am crazy about doing Maternity Sessions at the beach. There’s just something about that creamy soft look of beach photos that has

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May 5, 2022 No Comments
Pregnancy

5 Ways to cool down when pregnant during summer

Pregnant in the summer? Bathing in a pool of sweat? Yes I FEEL YOU! Being pregnant usually brings on the sweats, and being pregnant during the summer months takes this sweat to a whole different level. Finding ways to cool down during this time is essential, in my meaning. So I want to help you out along the way with

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July 13, 2021 No Comments