Fresh Start

Happy New Year!

So it has literally been forever since I last blogged & I do have several sessions from last year that I would like to show you all...

As most of you might know, this past November life got a whole lot sweeter for our family when we welcomed our healthy baby girl Eléa Elise. She has brought us so much joy and completes us. We are all smitten with her over here.

But guess what? I miss having all of you in front of my camera! I am happy to announce that I'm returning from my maternity. I will start booking for February but a very limited amount of sessions each month so that I can offer the best customer service possible.

ALSO, I'll be giving away a session to celebrate my return :) It will all take place on my Instagram account @belindalovephoto! Make sure your following us & repost the appropriate photo with the hashtag #blpfreshstart

Giveaway details:

• LIKE original photo in Instagram found @belindalovephoto
• Be following @belindalovephoto
• REPOST original photo with the hashtag #blpfreshstart + tag @belindalovephoto
• Tag a friend in comments that you think might be interested in giveaway. Tag additional friends (one tag per comment please) for extra entries
• Due to the nature of the giveaway, profiles must be set to PUBLIC so that I can verify all steps were followed. THAT IS IT!
• Winner will receive credit towards a 30 minute photo session with option to upgrade to a Full 60 minute session to be used before the end of April 2016. Location must be within 25 miles from 90241.

>>> Winner will be announced Monday February 8th! GOOD LUCK!

Carlos + Vanessa // Los Angeles Engagement

Gabbie + Marvin // Los Angeles Maternity

Carlos + Marie // Los Angeles Maternity Portraits

I love EVERYTHING about the following session... The sweetest expecting couple, the location, the light we found... but most importantly for me - the connection between Carlos and Marie. Their love for each other and now the new life they've created. It is a love that is palpable and I know you can see that through these photos. Although they had warned me that they were both very nervous because it was their first time taking photos like this, they needed very little direction and were both naturals! It is always a compliment when clients tell me they were comfortable in front of my camera.

Here are some of my favorites from this day...

 

Seriously you two...STUNNING!

Marie, thirty weeks pregnant never looked soo effortless and beautiful!

>>> Guys, this will be the location of my Fall Mini's this year! <<<

 I'm so excited, what do you all think? :)

November 15 and spots are limited.

Email me info@belinda-love.com for more info how to reserve your time!

 Marie, your gorgeous!

I loved that the session ended with them sipping on some lemonade :) I know, aren't these two just so cute!

Carlos + Marie,
It was my pleasure meeting you guys. And in the short time we spent together, I know you two will be amazing parents. Your precious Mason is blessed to call you guys dad and mom. Enjoy every minute, because time goes by too fast!

Blessings,
- Belinda

Julien + Terrie // Los Angeles Maternity Portraits

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to document a sweet couple. I feel blessed that people allow me into their lives to document very special times. The miracle of new life growing inside you is definitely something you want to remember forever.

Here are some of my favorites from this session...

 Terrie you were glowing!

A child fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty.

Best wishes to you guys. May this new stage in life be filled with lots of joy!I already know you guys are going to be amazing parents.

Blessings,
- Belinda

Karina // Orange County Maternity Portraits

I was very eager to meet Karina.. When she contacted me and we began conversing we just clicked. The original plan was to include her two older kids along with her boyfriend in the maternity session... Unfortunately, last minute work duties came up for him but Karina still did AMAZING!

Here are some of my favorites... <3

 I wish I looked this amazing at 29 weeks!

 Karina,  I hope you continue to have a great pregnancy and an even better delivery of baby Alexandra! Can't wait to meet her :)

 Blessings <3