Newborns

Offering in-home and studio neworn sessions

Maternity

In-home and outdoor maternity sessions

Cake Smash

Studio and outdoor cake-smash sessions

Newborn Photography Sessions

Newborn sessions are calm, baby-led, and completely unhurried, allowing plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and settling in.

You can choose between:

In-home lifestyle newborn sessions that focus on natural connection and meaningful moments in your own space
Studio newborn sessions with soft, natural light and a simple, timeless style using wraps, props, and gentle posing

Every session is guided with your baby’s comfort and safety as the top priority. I’ll walk you through the entire process so you never feel unsure of what to do — creating a relaxed experience and images that feel genuine and timeless.

Your can view a recent newborn sesion here

Outdoor Maternity Photography Sessions

Outdoor maternity photography sessions take place during golden hour using soft, natural light. While I’m based in Ripon and Manteca, I also photograph sessions in surrounding areas like Roseville and Sacramento. Sessions are relaxed and flattering, with gentle direction so you feel confident and comfortable while documenting this special season.

Cake Smash & First Birthday Sessions

Many of my newborn clients come back for cake smash sessions to celebrate their baby’s first birthday. These sessions are simple, relaxed, and styled with soft, timeless setups to keep the focus on your baby.

View cake smash sessions

ripon maternity session with natural light | Emily Marie Photography
“softly styled newborn portraits ripon CA

Serving Ripon, Modesto & Manteca Families

As a Ripon newborn photographer, I’m proud to serve families throughout Ripon, Modesto, and Manteca. Many parents visit my Ripon studio for its calm, natural-light environment, while others choose in-home sessions for a more personal setting. Because these communities are so close, I’m able to offer flexible scheduling and a relaxed experience no matter where you’re located.

Families from Modesto and Manteca often travel to Ripon for newborn sessions, especially when they’re looking for timeless, softly styled portraits in a quiet studio space. I also work with growing families throughout the surrounding Central Valley, providing maternity and newborn photography designed to feel genuine, comfortable, and beautifully simple.

Whether you’re welcoming your first baby or adding to your family, I’m here to create lasting images for families across Ripon, Modesto, and Manteca.

I also offer outdoor maternity sessions in the Sacramento area, including Roseville, Rocklin, and Folsom. View more Roseville maternity photography sessions here.

Maternity & Newborn Photography Galleries

These maternity and newborn galleries showcase recent sessions throughout, Ripon, Manteca and Modesto. From in-home newborn photography to outdoor maternity portraits at golden hour, each collection reflects my relaxed, natural approach.

Maternity

Maternity

Studio Newborns

Studio Newborns

In-Home Newborns

In-Home Newobrn

Cake-Smash

Cake-Smash