Baby Bean Studio
Located in beautiful La Mesa, San Diego, the Baby Bean Studio is nestled in the perfect location, in a cozy home setting where clients can sit back and relax. And with major freeways just blocks away. The studio houses countless props in playful colors, adding a soft and sweet touch to the Baby Bean signature style.
A Newborn, Baby or Maternity Session provides access to a rainbow of organic, high-end knitted hats, blankets, and baby layette in every size, as well as delicate wraps, maternity or new-mother gowns, organic children’s clothing, and high-end props (sourced from all over the world!). In fact, it is not unusual for your custom photography session with Baby Bean Portraits to include a little something extra special... purchased just for you!
Family wardrobe is styled and provided for your session. Simply arrive!
all artistic baby props & set-ups are included in your session!
All Baby Bean Sessions include custom-styling from 1000's of exclusive high end textiles and props in the Baby Bean Portraits collection of 17 years. These premium-quality props photograph beautifully and are sourced from all over the world!
Clients can request favorite props and colors!
TANGIBLE HEIRLOOM ART
In a world of mindless scrolling, and fleeting social media posts, it is even more meaningful to preserve our loved ones' stories. Baby Bean Portraits is joyfully old- fashioned and custom-makes tangible artwork for her clients. All mommies and daddies come away from their Baby Bean session with quality images meant to be made into a beloved art-piece of Baby to hang or display in their home for the next 50+ years. In this digital age, Baby Bean strongly believes that it’s even more essential to own tangible art of your babies to pass on to your children’s children.
Signature Story Artbook Album
Featured Sessions & Bundles
A soft and sweet mini session, sometimes a little vintage, and always charming!
Expert weekday 2 hour MINI specialized newborn session for babies up to two weeks old. This newborn session includes 15-20 hand-edited printable images.
Sweet Baby Bean Newborn Session includes:
Beautifully hand-edited portraits in Baby Bean’s soft and sweet signature style.
Clients receive 15-20 high resolution printable images about four weeks after their session (available for download with print release & care instructions). Your images will be presented to you in your own personal slideshow gallery to share with family and friends!
Full use of the studio’s high-end client closet for babies, children, mothers & even daddies! Organic knitted hats, organic wraps and clothing are planned and provided for your session.
Creative sets styled & planned before you arrive. All newborn props and background set-ups are provided for your session. Just bring Baby!
Do you like something you saw in my portfolio? Let me know! Clients may request a color and a prop from my extensive collection!
*Please note: This session is a very special limited time offer. Book now to secure this price. Savings of ~$1000.*
Imaginative, Signature Full Session with a wide variety of portraits in playful colors & rich textiles... all with a sprinkle of magic!
This expert FULL Newborn Session is a 3-4 hour specialized session for babies up to one month old. This full newborn session includes 35-40+ hand-edited printable images.
Beloved Baby Bean Newborn Session includes:
Beautifully hand-edited portraits in Baby Bean’s soft and sweet signature style.
Clients receive 35-40+ high resolution printable images about four weeks after their session (available for immediate download with print release & care instructions). Your images will be presented to you in your own personal slideshow gallery to share with family and friends!
Full use of the studio’s high-end client closet for babies, children, mothers & even daddies! Organic knitted hats, organic wraps and clothing are planned and provided for your session.
Creative sets styled & planned before you arrive. All newborn props and background set-ups are provided for your session. Just bring Baby!
Do you like something you saw in my portfolio? Let me know! Clients may request colors, themes, or props. I love brainstorming up new ideas... especially for you!
*Please note: This session is a very special limited time offer. Book now to secure this price. Savings of ~$800.*
(Newborn, Six Month, and One Year Plan)
a beloved client favorite for 16 years!
Includes Three FULL Custom Photoshoots of Baby's 1st year:
Beloved Newborn Portrait Session (for babies two weeks and under) or a Three Month Old Portrait Session.
Beloved Six to Eight Month Old Portrait Session (for babies sitting unassisted).
Beloved First Birthday “Cake Smash” Portrait Session.
Each session generates 30-40+ hand-edited images.
FULL Service provided:
Mommy, Daddy and siblings are welcome for family portraits for your sessions!
The second and third sessions may be held at a hand-picked gorgeous beach or lake locations. Just ask!
High-end wardrobe styling planned + provided (for both baby at all ages AND family). Just bring yourselves and baby!
No need to spend thousands of dollars on session clothing you'll only wear once.
All props, knitted hats, and set-ups are provided. Clients can request themes and props!
most loved!
Sara Kovacs
Baby Whisperer
“Our newborn photo session was absolutely perfect. Sara is a natural with babies and our little baby girl was settled and calm throughout the whole process. The studio is set up perfectly for babies and families. It was a privilege to see how Sara put together such beautiful settings and colors and the care she took to make everything perfect. I am a second time mom and I know that time passes too quickly. To have important moments like these captured in such a beautiful way is priceless. My four year old son adored Sara and she took some of the best pictures of him I've ever seen. The attention to detail is so evident in the pictures. They are gorgeous!!! Thank you!”
Michelle K.
If you're interested in working with Baby Bean, please schedule your free 15 minute consultation!
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