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.
San Diego life by the beach is just as perfect as it can get. Serene waters in the evening reflecting pink skies make for the most dreamy family photos! Capturing those memories of sandy toes, hunting for seashells, and enjoying the sea breeze together is something I love doing for my local clients. Carlsbad beach, where this family portrait session was captured, is one of my favorite San Diego beaches to frequent.
They will be welcoming a boy in the next few weeks, becoming a family of four! There is something bittersweet and exciting about growing from one to two children – your “baby” will no longer be your baby, since they will be promoting to big sibling. And soon your heart and home will be full of twice the giggles and twice the love. Investing in these present memories with your one and only little (before you add a second one to the mix) is beyond priceless.
Looking back on those images of your family as three peas in a pod is so special and something to be cherished! This sweet girl could hardly contain her excitement and happiness for spending this quality time with mom and dad at the beach.
Their daughter is thrilled to meet her soon-to-be baby brother. It’s a beautiful thing to experience the abundant love that older siblings have for their new siblings before they even meet – it’s every parent’s hope that their children will become best friends for life! And this one cannot wait to welcome her new brother to the family.
As a pregnant mama, you are doing so many hard things so well! But in between wrangling a toddler, growing another tiny human, plus trying to find the time to take care of you – you’re most likely in need of some much needed pampering. For any session you book, all mamas have the option to be pampered head to toe for the day. With all-inclusive wardrobe styling, and the option to add on full Hair & Make-up before our session begins, we will make sure you feel absolutely beautiful for your prtraits.
The final weeks of pregnancy are hard and tiring, and you might not be feeling like your best self. As a mama myself I know how important it is to feel beautiful in your own skin while you’re pregnant (especially for family photos)!
There’s no better time to invest in yourself than when your body is busy creating and growing your precious new little one. You will leave our session glowing, radiant, and with new smile lines from creating some of your most special memories of motherhood.
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Clothing borrowed from Client Wardrobe Collection.
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.
Beautiful maternity and family portraits. Such pretty tones.
so beautiful, i love every picture! Also that DRESS!! I have looked everywhere to find it!
What a gorgeous family! Love these!
These are beautiful!!! Such a stunning family. Love them all.
Oh my, such gorgeous images!
this location is amazing
These are so, so, so great! Love the colors, mom’s dress, and all those little moments of this family! Beautiful job!