SunnyMelon- Los Angeles Baby, Infant, Maternity Photography

Hello, welcome everyone!

SunnyMelon Photography — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +0000

My name is Josie from Los Angeles and welcome to my blog. I’m a first time mother of a baby girl named Reiya.

I am originally a boudoir/fashion shooter but I soon became a fan of professional baby photography when I became pregnant. I then came across a reign of top photographers across nation. Most are rich in experience and also a wonderful mother, thus influenced me to capture timeless pieces of my own.

I’m specializing in lifestyle, journalism style approach to traditional family portraits and baby photography. That being said, I’m not one to limit myself on what I can create. So, my work will cover various themes with various equipment.

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Meet Teagan

SunnyMelon Photography — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:00:00 +0000

She is such a sweet, playful 15 month old baby! I just adore her strawberry colored hair and big, round eyes. This little waddle’r is not easy to keep up with, but it’s way worth the track run, hehe. I wouldn’t know how to say “no” to that face, it must be a difficult thing to do for mom and dad!

Tagged: lifestyle family portrait, los angeles modern children photography, natural lighting toddler photos, pasadena family portraiture, professional candid toddler photos

Our first

SunnyMelon Photography — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:00:00 +0000

I had the honor to mingle with other moms this weekend over some good-ol BBQ. It was a great way to socialize Reiya to other babies and we had a great time doing so. The food was delicious(thank you Jessica & David) and everyone was really friendly. Here are some story boards I put together for each family I had the privilege to meet.

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Elizabeth was such a sweet baby with big, beautiful eyes. Only 2.5 months and already babbling away.

What a beautiful fam bam, you can see how much they enjoy each others company!

Then finally Gabriel. He was such a silly, bright boy. He loves doing raspberries and it looks hilarious.

Tagged: california baby photographer, candid style children portrait, children story book, classic baby photos, family photo journalism, lifestyle baby photography, los angeles baby photographer, mother and daughter portrait, professional newborn photographer, vintage children portrait

Perspective

SunnyMelon Photography — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:00:00 +0000

I always wanted to capture the sight of seeing into a room thru the hallway. The small windows make incredible moody lighting especially in the early afternoons. I could not wait to put her down to play so I can show you what I see!

We are still co-sleeping and that’s why there is still no bedding in her crib, heh.

Tagged: 4 month old baby, baby playing in room, lifestyle baby photography, los angeles fine art infant photos, pasadena modern children photography, professional children photography, san marino newborn photography

Month by month

SunnyMelon Photography — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Reiya is now 4 months! I miss my little newborn..
Here’s my second take on the bath tub photos. I was shooting 4 frames/second to maximize time.

Tagged: baby kisses, baby play in tub, children fine art photography, los angeles baby photography, modern baby photography, sgv lifestyle family portrait

All over again

SunnyMelon Photography — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year! Time to shape up and begin the year fresh. My resolution is to improve on my technical and business skills(and maybe get out more). I’ll hold on to that and see where that takes me.

Us playing in bed. These pants are so cute, I got it off Ebay!

Tagged: baby feet, baby product photography, bum bum pants, Fine art children photos, infant photography, los angeles lifestyle photography, modern baby photography, newborn photos, san gabriel photography

Rub a dub-dub

SunnyMelon Photography — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +0000

My favorite part about giving Reiya a bath is when she’s on her tummy and looks up at me with those dark round eyes. She manages to keep her head out of the water and starts yanking her legs like a frog, splashing water all over me.
I love that sight of her and got a chance to take these pictures, but of course my hubby had to do the honors while I snap away. As usual, I only have 2-7 minutes of time and didn’t get a good shot of her looking up, doh!

3.8 months old here. The pink tub makes water look like strawberry milk!
Again, lighting used with window only. ISO 800

Tagged: 4 month old baby, artistic infant photos, baby bath, baby in tub, fine art family portrait, lifestyle baby photography, los angeles baby photographer, modern children photography, newborn bath, pasadena children photography, washing baby

Merry Christmas

SunnyMelon Photography — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +0000

To All-
A Merry and Safe Christmas!

-Hin Family

Tagged: baby in boots, christmas baby photos, fine art baby portrait, lifestyle children photography, los angeles baby photography, modern in-home family portrait, professional infant portrait, san gabriel valley baby photographer, xmas family photos

Hollywood vintage

SunnyMelon Photography — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +0000

As you can tell, I’m intrigued by the amount of looks portrayable. I have always admired the polished, hollywood classic appeal. Together timeless in portraiture.

I’ve been waiting to use this bonnet for pictures! She’s 3.6 months old here.

Tagged: 3.5 month old baby, baby hollywood vintage, baby model, baby modern classic, bonnet, girl's bonnet, infant vintage, los angeles baby photos, los angeles children photography, professional infant portrait, san gabriel valley baby photographer

Baby Face

SunnyMelon Photography — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:30:00 +0000

Reiya likes to play in the morning to make sure everyone wakes up with her but we usually end up falling back asleep. I sacrificed some sweet 3 extra hours of snooze to get these shots of her on the changing table.
They look a lot like it was taken with a square softbox by the catch light in her eyes, but these are all natural lighting next to the window. I’ve taken many photos at this very spot before but has never looked like these. Mama’s proud

p.s. I used a stool to add height so they look more “straight on”

Here’s a reminder of where it’s taken

Tagged: 3 month old baby babble, baby smiles, baby talk, cooing babies, funny baby faces, infant photography, LA professional baby photography, lifestyle children photography, los angeles children portrait, modern baby photography, newborn photos