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Studio Maternity Film Portraits Chico California
Photography, Family Stephen Diaz Photography, Family Stephen Diaz

Studio Maternity Film Portraits Chico California

As a mom, it feels easier in the moment to not get in front of the camera and I totally get it!

I’ve been there too when my body is either in a place of healing or not quite where I want to be. Maternity season is so beautiful but also another chance to surrender. Surrender the way our bodies shape and mold when we’re growing a baby.

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Chico Motherhood Daughter Photographer Session in Northern California
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Chico Motherhood Daughter Photographer Session in Northern California

Gosh, this session brings our businesses and the last few years so full circle! Lainie came into our lives right before I became a mama. She started working in our home and helping out with at the time our wedding photography business. Shortly after working for us, our Rainmaker business where we teach moms how they can have financial and time freedom grew and we needed more help. This was right after we had our first son Kaizen. Lainie stepped in and helped with so much. From being Kaizen’s amazing nanny, to my assistant and beyond. She truly became family!

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Newborn Baby Girl Natural Light Photos in Chico
Photography, Family Chelsey Diaz Photography, Family Chelsey Diaz

Newborn Baby Girl Natural Light Photos in Chico

When I think of the Cacceto family I think of the word joy. Joy in the midst of the good and joy in the midst of the really hard. I am overjoyed to share with you this newborn photography session I recenlty photographed in my Chico natural light studio. Matt and Taylor welcomed another beautiful baby girl into their family and she is the most precious thing.

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Natural Light Newborn Photographer Chico California- Baby Luca
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Natural Light Newborn Photographer Chico California- Baby Luca

Little Luca, you are so sweet!

I met Renee and Jon-Mikkal at their beautiful home in Chico for their son’s newborn session. We started in their living room which had the most natural light and ended in Luca’s nursery with had such cute decor! I love personalizing sessions for each of my families and capturing moments that are meaningful to them.

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Natural Light Photos in Chico Ca Newborn Session - Galdin
Photography, Lifestyle Chelsey Diaz Photography, Lifestyle Chelsey Diaz

Natural Light Photos in Chico Ca Newborn Session - Galdin

I love when families take me up on using my natural light garden studio. It was designed for creating beautiful timeless images for families just these three below! There’s great natural light at any point in the day.

My focus with these newborn sessions has always been to capture the connection between parents and their littles. As a mom, I cherish every photo session I have with my boys no matter how hectic or challenging the season is. Each and every-time a family steps in front of my camera I’m honored to be that photographer capturing those types of images for my families!

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Black and Cream Baby Girl Nursery Newborn Photos - Chico California Family Photographer
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Black and Cream Baby Girl Nursery Newborn Photos - Chico California Family Photographer

Ella Rose is here and she’s perfect! We waited a little bit longer to take her newborn photos because of all the delayed shipping with her beautiful nursery decor. Lindsey had such a beautiful vision for photos and the space for little Ella. The big painting showcased behind Ella’s crib was actually made by her grandmother, its it breathtaking! It reminds me of high end art-piece. The best part is Ella’s grandma was the one who made it with love and it turned out incredible.

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Redwood City Lifestyle Newborn Photos - Clarke Family
Photography, Lifestyle Chelsey Diaz Photography, Lifestyle Chelsey Diaz

Redwood City Lifestyle Newborn Photos - Clarke Family

Baby Caleb is here and he’s just perfect! This baby boy is so loved and so sweet. I arrived at Jenni and Ollie’s beautiful home in Redwood City and as soon as little Caleb was done feeding we started their in home newborn session.

We utilized all the natural window light in their upstairs living space and jumped between Caleb’s nursery and mom and dad’s room

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Spring Almond Blossom Family Photos - Chico California - Kerns Family
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Spring Almond Blossom Family Photos - Chico California - Kerns Family

The Almond Blossoms in Northern California are breathtaking and such a popular time of year to have family photos taken. Kate contacted me a few weeks before the blossoms were completely gone and we caught the very end of the season. Even though the trees were much more sparse than the beginning of the season, the lush green grass and beautiful colors make for an amazing session.

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Carmichael Twin Lifestyle Newborn Photos - Scherger Family
Photography, Lifestyle Chelsey Diaz Photography, Lifestyle Chelsey Diaz

Carmichael Twin Lifestyle Newborn Photos - Scherger Family

I have been looking forward to meeting the Scherger Twins since Cassie first reached out months ago. Michael and Cassie are no strangers to being in front of my camera. We were their wedding photographers and videographers for their destination Napa wedding a few years ago. We’ve seen them at weddings since and again at their maternity session earlier this year. Capturing these important milestones to anyone is special for me, but when I get to see a past bride and groom, my heart bursts with the joy knowing what parenthood will bring them.

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Newborn Photographer in Chico CA - Baby Drake
Photography, Lifestyle Chelsey Diaz Photography, Lifestyle Chelsey Diaz

Newborn Photographer in Chico CA - Baby Drake

What an amazing journey it has been working with Kasey and Kinsey throughout their whole pregnancy and birth experience. We met these two a few months ago for their Bidwell Park maternity session. From there we also had the privilege of photographing baby Drake with 48 hours after he was born at Enloe Hospital. And then, the icing on the cake was meeting these three at their beautiful Chico home for newborn photos.

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Lifestyle Photography session in Chico CA - Miller Family
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Lifestyle Photography session in Chico CA - Miller Family

We’re so excited to share with you the Miller Family photo session. We’ve known Amanda for the last few years and she has quickly become a dear friend. Our wedding clients get the privilege of getting to know her as our amazing second shooter and talented photographer behind Amanda Miller Photography. She has been such a gift and blessing to our business and the clients we serve. Through the years of working alongside each other, we’ve gotten to know her family as well. Mitch is such a great dad and Penny and Abby are full of spunk and kindness.

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