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A smiling woman in a floral dress holds a swaddled newborn wrapped in a light blue blanket, gently resting her hand on the baby's head against a white background.

Updated September 2026: Preparing for newborn photos should not become another complicated assignment after birth. Feed your baby as you normally would, pack the essentials you already use, and let me handle all the details you shouldn’t be bothered with. With this newborn session prep guide, you’ll have all the information you’ll need for a […]

Newborn Session Prep Guide for Orange County Parents

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A woman in a white dress sits on a couch holding a newborn young child leans over her shoulder in Orange County.

When Erin reached out to me to schedule baby Hayes’s Orange County family newborn photoshoot with his big brother Miles, I could not wait!  As an Orange County newborn photographer, I love getting to document the full family story, especially when older siblings are part of the session. Erin shared that she was unable to […]

Baby Hayes & Big Brother | Orange County Family Newborn Photoshoot

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Local Spotlight Series: The Mommy CenterThis post is part of my “Local Spotlight” series, featuring amazing Orange County professionals supporting families through every stage of motherhood. A Local Haven for Moms in Laguna Hills If you’re an expecting parent or raising little ones under three in Orange County, The Mommy Center Orange County in Laguna […]

The Mommy Center: Supporting Moms & Young Families in South Orange County

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Minimalist line art of a parent and child embracing, outlined in black on a light pink abstract shape. The word BREEZY is printed below the image.

Local Spotlight Series: The Breezy DoulaThis post is part of my “Local Spotlight” series, featuring amazing Orange County professionals supporting families through every stage of motherhood. Welcome to The Breezy Doula, a safe and nurturing space for new and expecting parents. Founded in 2022 by Bree Zaccaro CD(DONA), SpBCPE, ICCE, HBCE, this practice supports every […]

Embracing Empowerment: The Story of The Breezy Doula

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A woman is sitting on the floor, holding a young child in her lap. Both are smiling. The woman wears a light blue dress, while the child wears a white shirt and brown pants. A small stuffed toy is on the floor beside them against a white background.

Mommy and me classes Tustin offer a perfect opportunity for bonding, socializing, and learning new skills alongside your little one. If you’re a mom living in or near Tustin, California, you’re in luck! The city offers some fantastic options designed especially for moms and their young children. Here are some of the best mommy and […]

Top 5 Mommy and Me Classes in Tustin for Fun and Bonding

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