Monica Martin Photography Blog

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Welcome to my blog!

Thank you so much for stopping by, I’m always so eager to showcase my latest work! I’m a Los Angeles based photographer, a mother of three precious children, and a wife to the same man for 20 years.

My passion for photography started when I was 13 years. For years I was simply a hobbyist. When I became a mom for the second time with my son, I decided I wanted nothing more than to become a "stay at home working mom." It was then I rediscovered my love for photography. Becoming a children’s photographer is something I've always dreamed of, really I always just envisioned it but never did I think I would be where I am today. I can’t tell you how incredibly lucky I feel to be doing something I absolutely love, it’s such an incredible feeling! I hope to have the opportunity to capture photos of your family! It would truly be an honor to give you the gift that lasts a lifetime and will be passed on for generations to come…

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Espinoza Family

Posted in Children Photography Los Angeles, Children's Photographer Encino, Children's Photographer Los Angeles, Children's Photographer Northridge, Children's Photographer San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Family Photography, Santa Clarita Family Photographer, Santa Clarita Family Photography, Santa Monica Children Photography, Sylmar Newborn Photography, Uncategorized, Vintage Children's photography, Vintage Inspired Maternity Photography

There’s no doubt that photographing a family with three toddlers is a challenge. It takes an incredible amount of patience and because I absolutely love what I do I have the utmost patience for this. Lety was kind enough to allow me to post this “behind the scenes” photo that didn’t turn out as planned. This was a true moment of the madness that was taking place while setting up a family photo. There was lots of crying throughout this session, but somehow we survived and I managed to get some family photos that turned out beautifully

Posted in Children Photography Los Angeles, Children's Photographer Encino, Children's Photographer Los Angeles, Children's Photographer Northridge, Children's Photographer San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Family Photography, Santa Clarita Family Photographer, Santa Clarita Family Photography, Santa Monica Children Photography, Sylmar Newborn Photography, Uncategorized, Vintage Children's photography, Vintage Inspired Maternity Photography

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Inspiration is Everywhere!

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Styling my photo sessions is something I get so giddy about. I truly enjoy the process of incorporating props into a session and creating that perfect set up. I get my inspiration from everywhere, and I mean everywhere. Every time I see something I love I always try and think about how I can incorporate it into a session. I was flipping through a Macy’s catalog and saw this ad, it took my breath away and instantly visualized myself in it taking a nap with the air every so softly blowing through my hair and the curtains! HAHA! Then, my second thought was how cute it would be to create this for a newborn session. So with my $1 bamboo sticks, and an old sheer curtain I had, I put this little cute bed together. Now if only I can convince a mother to have her newborn session at the beach

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Friday, May 17, 2013

Ivan and big brother Damien

Posted in Beverly Hills Newborn Photography, Burbank Family Photographer, Children Photography Los Angeles, Children's Photographer Encino, Children's Photographer Los Angeles, Los Angeles Children Photography, Los Angeles Family Photography, Newborn Los Angeles photography, Newborn photography, Newborn Photography Encino, Newborn Photography Los Angeles, Newborn Photography San Fernando Valley, Newborn Photography Santa Monica, Newborn Vintage Photography, San Fernando Children's Photography, San Fernando Valley CHildren's Photography, Santa Monica Family Photography, Santa Monica Newborn Photography, Sherman Oaks Family Photography, Simi Valley Newborn Photography, Sylmar Newborn Photography, Vintage Children's photography, Vintage props

Initially I was a little concerned with this session because Ivan was almost 4 weeks old. Rule of thumb for newborns is within 10 days of birth for the best results in posing creatively and keeping baby asleep… But Ivan did great, yay Ivan thank you little guy for cooperating with me

Posted in Beverly Hills Newborn Photography, Burbank Family Photographer, Children Photography Los Angeles, Children's Photographer Encino, Children's Photographer Los Angeles, Los Angeles Children Photography, Los Angeles Family Photography, Newborn Los Angeles photography, Newborn photography, Newborn Photography Encino, Newborn Photography Los Angeles, Newborn Photography San Fernando Valley, Newborn Photography Santa Monica, Newborn Vintage Photography, San Fernando Children's Photography, San Fernando Valley CHildren's Photography, Santa Monica Family Photography, Santa Monica Newborn Photography, Sherman Oaks Family Photography, Simi Valley Newborn Photography, Sylmar Newborn Photography, Vintage Children's photography, Vintage props

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Ellie

Posted in Children's Photographer Santa Clarita, Children's Photographer Santa Monica, Encino Family Photography, Los Angeles Children Photography, Los Angeles Family Photography, Los Angeles Maternity Photography, Newborn Los Angeles photography, Newborn photography, Newborn Photography Encino, Newborn Photography Los Angeles, Newborn Photography Santa Monica, Newborns, San Fernando Valley Family photograph, San Fernando Valley Maternity Photography, San Fernando Valley Newborn Photography, Vintage Children's photography, Vintage Inspired Maternity Photography, Vintage props

Welcome to the family little Ellie! Ellie is the daughter of one of my nieces from my husband’s side of the family. I was so excited that I got a variety of great expressions from her!