Gina ~ 8 months {Laguna Beach, Ca Maternity Photographer}

I was so excited to photograph one of my favorite families last weekend! I was lucky to be able to document her first pregnancy and newborn portraits of their ADORABLE little boy Kaden. Now she’s about to have a baby girl and I couldn’t be happier for them!

G & R: THANK YOU for letting me run and play with you and your family at the beach last weekend! You are stunningly beautiful! I can’t wait until baby T arrives! Hope you enjoy your sneak peek!! xoxo

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Shannon ~ 9 months along {Laguna Beach, Ca Maternity Photographer}

I had so much fun with this couple the other night! And I’m certain that they are having a boy! We’ll see when the baby arrives!

S & J: I had an absolute BLAST with you two at our session! I can’t wait to meet your sweet little baby! Shannon: you are STUNNINGLY beautiful! Keep rockin’ that belly of yours. xoxo

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I’ve been a busy lil bee……….{Orange County, Ca Portrait Photographer}

I don’t have time for a ton of sneak peeks, so I’m going to make one HUGE post on what I’ve been working on just this week! I had my mini session event, newborn and maternity sessions all in one week. And let me tell you, I’ve got the CUTEST clients ever!!! I’m so lucky!

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I can’t wait to share more from all of these amazing sessions!!! xoxo

Announcing June Mini Session Event! {Orange County, Ca Family Photographer}

I’m super excited to announce a very special June Mini Session Event!

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Mini Sessions are a great way to get a few gorgeous images of your family and kids, or to mark a special milestone in your life, or maybe you’re a friend of a client who wants to get a small taste of what Melissa Lyn Photography is all about. In any case, it’s a great way to get some updated images of the special people in your life!

This special Mini Session Event will be held on Saturday, June 18th and Saturday, June 25th. There will be limited spots available and I will only be taking a few clients on each day.

The $150 includes:

- 20-30 minute session

- 10-15 images in a private online gallery

- (1) Mounted 11×14 print

- (2) Mounted 5×7 prints

***extra prints, albums and digital negatives can be purchased separately.

**Limited availability

**excludes newborns

Call me at 949-433-0975 or email me at: info@melissalynphotography to schedule

Amanda & Alex, waiting for baby A {Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca Maternity Photographer}

I’ve know Amanda for a long time. We used to be roommates (some of the BEST times of my life!) and she’s one of my best friends. When she called me months ago with the news that she was pregnant with her first baby, I was over overwhelmed with excitement for her! This is something that she’s wanted for a while now and I couldn’t be happier for her and Alex. Amanda has always been amazingly beautiful (both inside and out) but look at her now! She’s STUNNING! Pregnancy sure looks good on her! And did you take a look at Alex? He’s not so bad himself. Alex is a retired professional soccer player, most recently playing for the Chivas USA team, so knowing that Amanda is a HUGE sports fanatic, I knew that Alex was The One for her.

Amanda & Alex: I am so happy to be able to document such a special time in your lives. I am SO happy for you both and I can’t WAIT to meet little A and to find out what the heck you’re having! The suspense is KILLING ME! ;) I love you xoxo

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Happy New Year Everyone! {Orange County, Ca Portrait Photographer}

I hope everyone’s 2011 is off to a great start! Mine has been a little hard due to my kids being sick for the past 2 months. But other than that I am SUPER excited about 2011! I’ve got lots planned for this new year so stay tuned!

First up: getting caught up on this poor little blog! I’ve been neglecting it for a while to focus on getting allĀ  client holiday orders designed and in on time, talking care of sick babies, and taking some time off to spend with my family during the holidays. Since most of you have seen our holiday card I can FINALLY post this amazing shoot of my kids from last month for our card. Since I already posted the ones of Landon in his birthday post, these are mostly of Chloe. Chloe was 9 months here and Landon was almost 4 years old. Where did the time go??????

BTW: if anyone is wondering where I got Chloe & my amazing custom headband, you’ve got to check out Banner Boutique on etsy! Lindsay is amazing and so are her headbands! All 47 of Chloe’s headbands (yes, I said 47!) are all from Banner Boutique! So go check her out! Click here to become a fan of Banner Boutique.

A lot of these will for sure be blown up huge to put around the house. Poor Chloe still does not have a canvas of her on our walls. Gotta change that soon!

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Beautiful Danaka {San Clemente, Ca Maternity Photographer}

Ok, so I know that I have been a total slacker on this poor little blog!!! I’m so sorry. I really hope to be posting more soon. I’ve just been so swamped with the move and getting ready for the baby girl to arrive anytime now!! I have my own maternity shoot to post (hopefully!) and my AMAZING baby shower will be coming soon. But first, I wanted to share this amazing maternity session of my best friends sister. I’ve known this family for over 14 years and they are so awesome. I am so excited for their little girl to arrive in late March. Danaka’s due date is only 3 weeks after mine and I can’t believe how little her belly is compared to my gigantic belly! Ha!! She looks amazing!! Here are some of my favorites.

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