One question I’ve been asked a lot lately during maternity sessions is how I’ve found mom communities around the South Bay. Before becoming a mom, I had no idea how I would make new mom friends. Little did I know that I was about to find an amazing community of moms through this South Bay Mommy and Me class!

Maternity Session at Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach, California

A morning Family + Maternity Session at the Manhattan Beach Pier

This maternity session took place at Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach. Bruce’s Beach is one of my favorite locations in the South Bay for maternity photos thanks to the ocean views, soft beach light, and the little sandy hills with greenery!

Mini Session in Manhattan Beach. Started the mini session off with photos on the strand and then walked to the beach for blue hour!

Maternity + Family session at Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach, California

Engagement session at Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes, California

Documentary Family Session in Palos Verdes, California. Photographed by Natasha Roble

I had so much fun photographing this Manhattan Beach Family Holiday Session! This family brought a Christmas tree to the beach and turned the session into a moment they could truly experience together—decorating the tree, laughing through the process, and letting their son take the lead as he explored and played with his parents.

A documentary Laguna Beach family photoshoot capturing natural connection through candid moments by the coast.