Southern Californian photographer Miranda North says she doesn’t like to try to define her style too much. This is because she feels her style should be dependent on the family in front of her camera. As such, this philosophy definitely shows through in her photographs. However, some recurrent features really make her photos shine, such as light or totally abstracted backgrounds, symmetrical compositions with classical framing, and a tight focus on naturally lit subjects.
No matter indoor or outdoor, she does a great job of creating posed photos that suggest natural interactions and movement. And her photo studio in Long Beach, where she does all of her infant photography, is naturally lit, tastefully, and simply furnished. It’s the perfect place to capture the angelic innocence of your little one.
Leyna Noelani, Yellow Heart Photography’s owner-photographer, takes natural, candid photos. In fact, she prefers capturing natural family interactions over posing them in some particular way. Her photos are mostly photojournalistic in style, but the bright blooms of light in her backgrounds — and the soft but dramatic use of light and shadow — add an element of refinement and high-fashion to each photo. Your images will look just as great in a photo book as they will when reposted on your Instagram.
Shoots & Giggles is Monica and Briana, two moms who make their marks on this world by taking stunning, love-filled family photographs. In addition to in-home and on-location shoots, they have an amazing studio space in the Playhouse District of Pasadena. Their studio isn’t the shopping mall family photo studio we mentioned earlier. It’s way more natural than that. Clean walls, tons of natural light, and some excellent furniture pieces are set up to evoke the idea of the family home.
Whether you photograph at home, outdoors, or in a studio, you can expect gorgeous, naturally lit, heirloom-quality photographs. What shines through will be your family’s affection for each other, like the joy in your eyes when you rest your forehead on your baby’s. The comfort and assurance on your baby’s face as she sleeps on your shoulder. That is, the fleeting moments that make life magic.
Ariel Cannon is an East Coast transplant and well-respected photographer in Los Angeles. She uses a photojournalistic style and an eye for capturing the moment to take rich, joyful photographs you’ll treasure for life. The goal of any family photographer is to take photographs that look real and joyful to others. She does this, while also capturing the essence of family life. You only get one chance to see your children grow. But you’ll revisit those memories and photographs forever.
Take a look at her portfolio, and you’ll see a photographer with a broad range. She works wonders with natural light without ever having to work around it. And word of mouth says she’s extremely personable, as she can get you and your kids comfortable and laughing in front of the camera in no time.
Lori Dorman and her team of over 25 female photographers have developed quite the local reputation for their classic “signature style,” which can be described as glamorous and tightly focused, with a slight magical bent (light-drenched backgrounds, with the occasional bed of flowers or swan-feather skirt). At least six of the Lori Dorman & Co. team members work on each assignment, and every client’s project gets a final check by Lori herself.
We like the attention to detail Lori, and her team gives to every step of the process. Your best photos will be hand-picked by a professional with an art degree and then edited by hand — no automatic batch-editing. All in all, Lori Dorman & Co.’s photos are the best way to commemorate this fairytale time in your life.
The Pod Photography consists of two expert photographers — Erika and Leah — and a photo editor, Halley, and a designer, Cecily. They’re well-known for their amazing baby photos and great little studio in Culver City. They’ve got everything you need for a fun photoshoot with the family: cute outfits for the kids, tons of backdrops and props, lots of natural light. Their “house style” is versatile, ranging from straightforward natural shots to glamorous and fashionable photos to whimsical childhood celebrations.
