Orange County baby photographer

In-Home Lifestyle Session | Kohnke Motherhood Session |In-Home Lifestyle Session | The Kohnke Family | Motherhood Session | 6 month Milestone In-Home Session | OC Baby Photographer

In-Home Lifestyle Session | The Kohnke Family | Motherhood Session | 6 month Milestone In-Home Session | OC Baby Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography

One of my absolute favorite ages to photograph is the 5–6-month milestone. Babies at this stage are bursting with personality, full of expression, and starting to sit up—yet still small enough to rest on mama’s hip with those sweet dangling legs and chunky rolls that melt your heart. This in-between age often gets overlooked by families who go straight from newborn to one-year sessions, but I’m here to say: don’t skip it. It’s such a fleeting, beautiful window of time—and one of the most joyful to document.

This in-home baby milestone session with the Kohnke family in Orange County was such a dream. I’ve had the honor of photographing this beautiful mama and her baby girl during their newborn session, and I was so thrilled when she reached out to capture this next chapter of their journey.

There’s something so organic and calming about photographing families in the comfort of their own home. Everything is easily accessible, babies feel at ease, and we can truly focus on the essence of this season—motherhood. This mama wanted to slow down and preserve this sweet stage, especially those big, soulful blue eyes that say so much without a word.

Whether you’re searching for an Orange County baby photographer, family photographer, or hoping to plan a 6-month milestone session, I encourage you not to let this stage slip away. These tiny moments—the belly laughs, the soft snuggles, the baby toes peeking out from mama’s lap—are ones you’ll never regret preserving.

If you’re considering an in-home session in Orange County, reach out. I’d love to help you tell your story.


CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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The Bliss Family | Baby Ryan 4 months old | In-Home Portrait Session | Light & Airy Film Photography | Cori Kleckner Photography

The Bliss Family | Baby Ryan 4 months old | In-Home Portrait Session | Light & Airy Film Photography | Cori Kleckner Photography | Orange County Baby Photographer


Capturing the Bliss family’s in-home session with their blue-eyed, four-month-old son, Ryan, was a delightful experience that highlighted the unique charm of photographing infants between 4 to 6 months old.

As an Orange County baby photographer specializing in in-home sessions, I find this developmental stage particularly special, as babies begin to exhibit a range of expressions and personalities, making it an ideal time for photography. At this age, infants are often full of smiles and curiosity, responding eagerly to familiar voices and engaging playfully with their surroundings.

In-home sessions offer a comfortable and familiar environment, allowing the baby to feel at ease, which often results in more genuine and relaxed photographs. Additionally, parents can enjoy the convenience of having all necessary items on hand, eliminating the need to travel and ensuring a stress-free experience.

Documenting your baby’s growth during this period not only preserves these fleeting moments but also provides a cherished keepsake that reflects their emerging individuality. Considering an in-home session when your child is between 4 to 6 months old can be a wonderful opportunity to capture the essence of their early development in a setting that holds personal significance.

CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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The Parthemer Newborn Session | Orange County Newborn Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Santa Monica Newborn Photographer | Los Angeles Newborn Photographer

The Parthemer Newborn Session | Orange County Newborn Photographer | Cori Kleckner Photography | Santa Monica Newborn Photographer | Los Angeles Newborn Photographer

It was such a joy to capture the Parthemer Family during their in-home newborn session. As a Newport Beach newborn photographer, I’m always reminded of the beauty and serenity that comes with welcoming a new life into a family. This session felt extra special, with their home filled with warmth and love as they embraced the newest addition to their family. Capturing the quiet moments of connection between their little one and older sibling was truly heartwarming.

One of the things I love most about newborn sessions is documenting the natural and genuine interactions between family members in the comfort of their own space. The Parthemers shared so many sweet moments, from gentle cuddles to laughter. Their fur-sibling, a loyal family pet, even made an appearance, reminding me how important pets are to family life. Including pets in these sessions always brings out a bit of extra personality, and it’s a wonderful way to make sure everyone is included in the family photos.

As an Orange County newborn photographer, it’s a privilege to capture these early days when the world seems to stand still, yet the moments are fleeting. Whether you’re welcoming your first child or growing your family, these moments deserve to be remembered. I am also proud to offer newborn photography to families throughout Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and San Diego, so no matter where you’re located, I’d love to help capture your family’s journey with timeless, natural photography.

If you’re looking for a newborn photographer in Orange County, Los Angeles, or beyond, feel free to reach out to book your session. Let’s document these precious, fleeting moments together in a way that you and your family will treasure for years to come.

CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

The West Family | Malibu In-Home Session | Lifestyle Photography | HomeAway Vacation Rentals | Cori Kleckner Photography

The West Family | Malibu In-Home Session | Lifestyle Photography | HomeAway Vacation Rentals | Cori Kleckner Photography

It’s been so incredibly busy around here for us photogs trying to juggle busy season that my blog tends to be the first to suffer! I am the first to admit I put blogging on the back burner but know how important it is to keep sharing fresh content with you guys too! I wanted to start by sharing this gorgeous in-home family session in Malibu .

I had the pleasure of documenting blogger & mommy , Roxanne West, and her adorable little family visiting here from Canada! They were vacationing here with HomeAway Vacation rentals and the space we had for the day was seriously unreal! I’m talking ocean view, super kid friendly, cozy little space filled with yummy light & sea salt air! This shabby chic, ocean front beach house had panoramic views of Santa Monica and surrounding LA, large sea level deck and the most adorable built-in-wall bunkbeds! 

Not only was our space breathtaking but The West Family was a dream to photograph! For this session, I really wanted to push myself as an artist to find ways to freeze the connection between them . Lately, as an artist, I have been digging deep within myself , soul searching as an artist, pushing myself to newfound ways to capture families in their most authentic state . For this reason, during the session we did ALOT OF PLAYING. I'm talking coloring pictures, taking polaroids, bed cuddles, tickling, upside-downing, dancing in the kitchen, piggy backs kind-of-playing. I feel this type of play nurtures an environment to capture those authentoc moments , to capture those memories we all want as mommys to look back on one day.  

 

Orange County Newborn Photographer | OC Newborn Session | The Schweiss Family Session

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Orange County Newborn Photographer | OC Newborn Session

The Schweiss Family Session

CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Being an Orange County Family Photographer is a dream guys! Their is seriously nothing I was more destined to do . I love capturing these first moments for families and everyday I am so grateful that you choose me to document it for you! Their is such an over-abundance of joy when a baby arrives , it's always important for me to help you to remember these precious (and sleep depriving ;) moments that can be so fleeting! When a family invites me into their home, I aim to capture that effortless raw everyday beauty . I love to step back and ask parents to just stare at their little munchkins features, let the baby move, yawn, and stretch.  Babies have wonderful, perfect, sweet movements, so I do not stress over having the perfect pose in every frame. If theirs an older sibling in the session, tickling is a must! Play airplane with them, let them include their favorite toy, talk with them about their little sibling, whether it be "Can you find your sisters nose?" or "Lets give love to the baby!"  Remember, lifestyle photography is about capturing moments, not poses. That’s pretty much the best part – you don’t have to stress about making everything perfect – you just want to get your newborn an griwing family on camera, so you have photos to remember them by.

Orange County Newborn Session | In-home Newborn Session | Orange County Newborn Photographer | The Holtom Family

Orange County Newborn Session | In-home Newborn Session | Orange County Newborn Photographer | The Holtom Family

I had the pleasure of documenting this sweet little munchkin, whom happens to also be my niece, only 3 days new! I truly can’t put into words how lucky I feel that parents choose me to document one of the most delicate and precious milestones in their lives! 

When photographing newborns, I aim for simplicity. I  hope to leave you with photos that tell the story of their entry into this world , that reflect the strength and beauty of a mothers love and the strong bond in all of its newness . Since I document these families in the first weeks after birth, I understand parents are sometimes sleep deprived, moms are wearing their emotion on their sleeves - but it always moves me at how tangible their love is. I then have the obligation to portray in it my photos, its just so raw and amazing!

The newborn stage is a fleeting moment; those wrinkles, those rolls, that flaky skin, those teeny tiny delicate features... all gone in the blink of an eye! Capturing it all is an investment you will never regret!

CORI KLECKNER PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ORANGE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN MATERNITY, NEWBORN, BABY, FAMILY, CHILDREN’S AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

THE BERENGUER FAMILY- Orange County Family Photographer - Crystal Cove Family Session

THE BERENGUER FAMILY

 Orange County Family Photographer - Crystal Cove Family Sessio - Newport Beach Family Photos

 I love giving the children in our session free roam to play and run around, capturing their real selves, their little but oh so BIG personalities as they interact with mom & dad in front my camera. Play is the key in a successful family session. Lots of tickling, chasing, jumping , splashing - I live to capture that raw beauty that lies within family connection. Sometimes asking a toddler or child to sit still and smile doesn't exactly give us a true memory of them at this age, this is why I feel its important to sing with them , giggle with them, ask them questions. This is how I capture family sessions, like a casual day with mom & dad at the beach.

The Eisenman Family - Orange County Family Photographer- Irvine Regional Family Session

The Eisenman Family - Orange County Family Photographer- Irvine Regional Family Session

Jessica + Avery | Mommy & Me Session | Motherhood Photos

Jessica + Avery | Mommy & Me Session | Motherhood Photos

 

This gorgeous mamma, Jessica,  is a dear friend of mine and I just can’t get enough of photographing her new little girl Avery. For this session we incorporated floral crowns and flowy neutral toned  dresses to really get that dreamy feel to our session. I loved just sitting in the fields with these two watching them interact and capturing their love + bond. I think motherhood is so incredibly beautiful and we really can’t photograph it enough. I love the raw emotion and real connection between a mamma and her offspring , I love to get those natural organic shots that allow us to once remember a time that seems to go by so fast. Scroll down for more from this session.

 

Floral Crowns: Petals and Pop : http://petalsandpop.com

The McKay Family | San Juan Capistrano Family Session | Hamilton Oaks Winery

The McKay Family | San Juan Capistrano Family Session | Hamilton Oaks Winery

The Deprima’s Family// Orange County Family Photographer

These guys came all the way from Vegas to enjoy sunny Cali beaches, They were so excited to be here to soak up the sun and it was a great evening for family session with all that golden light shining. We shot their session at Shaw’s Cove, Laguna Beach to really capture the diversity of open sand + rocky shore with pools of salty water, pebbles and boulders. Just love this spot and these sweet families I get to meet along the way who travel from all over to visit where we live. 

The Schwartz Family // Vintage French-style girl’s nursery and newborn photos

The Schwartz Family // Newport Beach Newborn Session // Nursery Inspiration

 

This sweet family invited me into their home to document their new little addition to the family . When I entered into this nursery that this mamma pieced together and designed for her little girl arriving , my jaw about dropped. For starters, every last detail was so intentional and the color palette was pretty much a photographers dream!  Second, big brother Fin was super excited to show off his new little sister and definitely stole the show (in a good way) Every mamma wants their baby’s first ever room to be special and Nicole definitely nailed it ! I mean c’mon,  look at that hand made bracelet with baby girls name spelt out, how stinkin cute & personal is that?!

The aesthetic of this nursery is honestly to die for and I couldn't stop swooning over it our entire session, clicking away on my camera. 

 

 

CREDITS: Photographer: Cori Kleckner Photography / Horse, Cie La Vie, & Swan artwork: Rylee and Cru / Roses print: Rifle Paper Co / Baby Fawn artwork: Susan Windsor / Stay Wild My Child print: Love Supply Co / Elephant dish: Anthropologie / Name bracelet: MySoCalCreations / Himmeli mobile: Meandshestudios / Bassinet & Crib: RH Baby and Child / Woven wall piece: Wioux / Faux fur stool: Target / Boho Kilim Nagar Rug: World Market / Cream wool rug: Rugs USA / Wooden shelf: Urban Outfitters / Cat doll: Pottery Barn Kids / Dog doll: Blabla Kids / Wooden sign: Heartcraftedco