Magical, sunlit portraits for newborns, babies, pregnant mommies & sprouting families.

Two sleeping babies in a woven basket, one wearing a brown knit hat and sweater, the other with a beige headband and cream sweater, with a rainbow drawing on the wall behind them.

Welcome to Baby Bean Portraits — a cozy, art-filled studio where your baby’s earliest days are captured with gentleness, creativity, and heart. Led by artist, baby-whisperer and photographer Sara Kovacs, Baby Bean specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and milestone photography using soft natural light, playful color, and a calm, joyful baby‑led approach.

Sessions at Baby Bean Portraits are highly specialized sessions developed over 17 years exclusively for babies.

Every session is designed to feel unhurried, warm, and easy. From the carefully curated props to the peaceful studio environment, your experience is centered around baby’s comfort and creating extraordinary images that make your heart sing for years to come!

✨ For parents who value artistry, intention, imagination, and truly magical photographs.

Based in San Diego

Work With Baby Bean Portraits:

Baby Bean Portraits sessions are intentionally designed to create timeless artwork you will pass down to your grandchildren.

All sessions include:

  • full-resolution digital images for archiving or printing

  • High-end clothing for all family members and Baby. No need to buy session clothes you’ll never wear again!

  • High-end styling from 1000’s of gorgeous props from all over the world. Clients can request colors and favorite props.

  • Sara is an expert baby-whisperer. She has photographed 1000’s of babies and happy San Diego families. Simply sit back and relax and watch the magic!

  • Private online galleries are delivered for each session and are accessible individually.