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.
I always get asked about clients whether I prefer the field or the beach for maternity sessions and it’s such a hard call because I honestly love them equally just as much. And I am also the most indecisive person ever, so I’m sure that doesn’t help. Ha!
Seriously though, I LOVE them both so very much! They both provide such a beautiful backdrop to document the incredibly special season of your lives as you welcome a new baby.
When Sarah and I met for her pre session consultation and styling appointment she shared that she was really drawn to my photos with dad included. She said “I want Steve to feel just as special as I do; he makes me feel special everyday, like a superhero.” Whelp if I would have been pregnant then, I probably would have bawled my eyes out right then and there because that is about the sweetest thing I have ever heard. So often pregnancy and the excitement surrounds the mama which makes sense because she is the one growing and nurturing this beautiful life inside her. But dad is also along on this beautiful journey and deserves to be celebrated too! I absolutely adore capturing a couples’ growing bond, love, excitement, and anticipation as they soon begin a life more beautiful than they could ever imagine.
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Expecting a baby? I would love to work with you to begin planning your organic maternity & newborn portrait session!
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My ultimate goal as a San Diego newborn photographer is to not only produce stunning images, but to also provide a luxurious, and stress-free experience. The experience includes a pre session consultation to discuss your hopes for the session, access to an exclusive client wardrobe collection for both mothers and babies, complimentary personalized styling so that we can create the perfect look for you, and optional professional hair & make-up services to make you look and feel gorgeous the day of your session. Click here for more details on the experience.
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.
Pure, Organic & Timeless
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.
Hi, I just wanna say “Wow” lovely images. Congrats from Spain!