I'm Michelle
Because you shouldn’t have to choose just one moment to remember, this is your way to hold on to the whole story.
Because some moments are meant to be seen as they unfold, movement, emotion, and the beauty of this season, just as it was.
It was a chilly but beautiful winter evening for these Windansea Beach this beach maternity photo session! Windansea Beach in La Jolla is an absolutely stunning beach with dramatic cliffs, and textured rocks. It was mainly overcast throughout the session, but that allowed the beautiful blues of the ocean to shine through. The sun also peaked out for a few minutes to give us a few sun kissed golden images!
It can be tough choosing a location for your your maternity photos because there are so many gorgeous beaches in San Diego. Plus, I love the beach, field, and studio all equally and all for different reasons. We decided on the beach because Ian and Brittni both grew up loving the beach! When they first met, Brittni lived in Solana Beach within walking distance from Fletcher Cove, so much of their dating life was spent at the beach. So what better location to capture their last moments together just the two of them, then next to the ocean where it all began.
Ian was on crutches during the session from a leg injury, but he was such a trooper! I must admit, I was a little nervous shooting at the beach and especially Windansea beach as it is a little challenging getting down to the sand. Dad rocked it though and was game for anything. You’d never know we tossed his crutches to the side after each pose. It’s a new complimentary service I provide 😉
Hair & Make-up: Noir Beauté
Dress borrowed from client wardrobe.
If you’re expecting a baby, contact me for more details about booking your maternity & newborn session! I would be honored to capture this beautiful season! The Collective Membership is the most popular option for expecting clients to document baby’s first year. It’s never too early to reach out. I am typically booked 2-3 months in advance, but occasionally have last minute availability.
These photographs become treasures passed through generations. Your children will one day hold these images close, seeing themselves through your loving eyes and discovering the quiet grace that surrounded their earliest days.
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Michelle Popp Photography is a Wilmington NC newborn photographer also specializing in family, maternity, and baby photography serving all of Wilmington, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Jacksonville, Figure Eight Island, Leland, Surf City, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
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If this season feels tender, beautiful, or just a little fleeting, it may be His way of inviting you to pause and hold it close. I’d be honored to walk with you.
these are all unreal! wow!
Wow, everything about these is stunning!
Such a blissful session!
Oh my goodness, these are beyond gorgeous. Absolutely stunning!
ugh, i just ADORE beach sessions, especially with the stunning light you get to work with in Cali! And that dress was made for beach sessions! So good Michelle, they must be thrilled~
These are stunning!!!
Well these are just incredible