Some of my favorite family photographs are the ones where everyone is simply enjoying the moment.
I’ve been photographing little Valentina since she was just a couple of months old. From her six-month milestone to her first birthday, and now her second birthday, it has been wonderful to see how much she has changed.
For this session, we created a mix of individual birthday portraits and family photographs. I especially love  black-and-white images of Valentina with her mom and dad.
Her little pigtails, that big smile, and the way her parents are laughing with her make these photographs some of my favorites from the session.

I first photographed Mila when she was a newborn, and now she was back in my studio for her first birthday session.
Mila is the youngest of four children and the only girl, with three older brothers. I’ve also photographed one of her brothers for both his newborn and first birthday sessions, so I’ve had the chance to watch this family grow over the years. It was so nice to have Mila back in front of my camera for another milestone.

The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year in the studio, and I’m excited to finally share my 2026 Holiday Sessions at Zammphotography in Santa Clarita.
This year’s set, The Golden Evergreen, was completely handcrafted in my studio. I wanted to create something warm and elegant, with a different feel from a traditional holiday backdrop.
The set combines lush evergreen branches, warm lights, delicate ornaments, cascading pearls, and rich champagne and olive velvet details. The warm neutral background keeps the overall look soft and sophisticated while allowing your family and your outfits to remain the focus of every photograph.

I photographed this beautiful mom and her baby for a motherhood session in my Santa Clarita studio.
At this age, babies have so much personality. They smile, look around, grab onto you, and react to everything you do. I wanted to photograph not only the two of them looking at the camera, but also the way they interact with each other.
We started with the black dress and gray background for a little more dramatic look. We did some standing portraits and then moved to the floor, where she could hold her baby close.

I photographed this adorable baby girl as a newborn, and now she was back in my studio for her first birthday session. One year later, she was standing, smiling, exploring, and showing so much personality.
We started her session with a cream crochet outfit from my studio wardrobe and a soft balloon setup in blush, ivory, and beige. I love starting first birthday sessions with regular milestone portraits before bringing out the cake. It gives us a chance to capture all those expressions and little details at this age.

One of the best parts of photographing families over the years is getting to see their family grow.
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I first photographed baby Wesley for his newborn session, and then had the chance to photograph his first year, including his six-month and first birthday sessions. Now they are back, this time waiting for another little baby.

​For their maternity session, they wanted something outdoors and very family-oriented, not just traditional maternity portraits. We met at Pico Canyon Park in Santa Clarita about an hour and a half before sunset, when the light starts to become softer and warmer.

One of my favorite parts of Janet's maternity session was designing it specifically around her vision.
Before every session, I talk with my clients about the style they love, the colors they are drawn to, and the types of portraits they hope to have. Every pregnancy is different, and every family has a unique story, so I never believe in a one-size-fits-all maternity session.

I get to see Violet twice a year. Once for her birthday photos in my Santa Clarita studio, and again in the fall when I photograph her whole family.

For her third birthday, we kept her session very light and clean. A soft pink dress, white background, a few balloons, and plenty of room for Violet to be herself.
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And she definitely did.

There is something so special about this season of waiting.

Life feels different during pregnancy. You’re preparing for someone you haven’t met yet, while already loving them more than you thought possible. You spend months imagining tiny fingers, little smiles, and what life will be like once they finally arrive.
And before everything changes, there is this season.

​The waiting.

​The excitement.

The quiet moments before becoming parents.

I recently photographed this beautiful maternity session in my Santa Clarita photo studio, and I loved how simple and natural it felt. We kept the focus on what truly mattered — this chapter in their lives and the connection they already share as they wait for their baby.

I’ve always believed maternity portraits do not need a lot of distractions. A simple background, beautiful light, and genuine moments often create the most meaningful images. Sometimes the smallest moments say the most — a hand resting on a growing belly, a smile between two people, or that look parents give each other when they realize their lives are about to change forever.

Soon these hands will be holding someone they’ve only dreamed about.

​That is one of the reasons I love maternity photography so much. Years from now, these images become more than photographs. They become reminders of not only what this season looked like, but what it felt like.

My private Santa Clarita studio offers both professional studio lighting and natural light, along with a curated maternity wardrobe to help make your session easy and stress-free.
If you are expecting and thinking about documenting this special time, maternity sessions are usually best photographed between 28–34 weeks.

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Pregnancy is one of the most transformative and beautiful seasons in a woman’s life—quietly powerful, deeply emotional, and fleeting in the most unexpected ways. This maternity session in my Santa Clarita studio was all about capturing that beauty in a timeless and artistic way.
From soft, glowing light to dramatic silhouettes, every image tells a story of motherhood—graceful, strong, and deeply personal.

There are sessions that are beautiful… and then there are sessions that you feel.
Amelia’s first birthday session was one of those unforgettable moments -  filled with joy, softness, and a milestone her family will cherish forever.

I first photographed Atlas when he was a newborn. Then he came back to my Santa Clarita studio for his first birthday, and now I got to photograph him again for his second.

There’s something so special about spring maternity sessions—the soft light, fresh greenery, and that quiet feeling of anticipation in the air.
These beautiful soon-to-be parents knew from the very beginning that they wanted an outdoor maternity session. They envisioned something natural, calm, and surrounded by soft golden tones—and this location in Santa Clarita was the perfect match.

If you’re expecting, one of the biggest questions you may have is:

When should I schedule my maternity photography session?

As a professional maternity photographer in Santa Clarita, I recommend scheduling your maternity photos between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. During this time, your baby bump has a beautiful, round shape, and most moms still feel comfortable enough to move and pose naturally.
Because maternity photography sessions in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles book in advance — especially weekend appointments — it’s best to reserve your session during your second trimester.
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To make planning simple, here’s your month-by-month guide based on your due date.

​These 12 images of this beautiful baby girl were carefully selected by her parents for final editing and retouching. One of the things that makes my newborn photography experience unique is that parents are thoughtfully involved throughout the entire process.

Six months is such a beautiful age to photograph — full of curiosity, soft rolls, and the sweetest little expressions. Ezra’s session was exactly that. His mom reached out to me specifically for his six-month milestone session, and she mentioned how much she had been looking forward to capturing this age. It made the session feel even more special.
Ezra and his family drove all the way from Inglewood to my Santa Clarita studio, and I’m always so grateful when parents travel to me to document these important moments in their baby’s first year.