Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Photographer in Lake Forest
Amy Captures Love is a professional photography studio established in 2011, specializing in maternity, newborn, family, and boudoir photography. With over a decade of experience, the studio combines technical expertise and a warm, personalized approach to create timeless images that celebrate life's most meaningful moments. The photographer's background in film photography and darkroom processing informs a distinctive aesthetic characterized by soft, romantic, and film-like visuals.Clients consistently praise the studio's ability to create stress-free environments, particularly when working with children and families, while maintaining a commitment to quality and artistic integrity. The business serves Orange County, California, and surrounding areas, offering tailored sessions that prioritize client comfort and authentic storytelling.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Family Portraits
Boudoir Photography
Wedding Coverage
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 12 years of experience in maternity and newborn photography.
- Our sessions prioritize a stress-free, child-friendly environment.
- We specialize in film photography and darkroom processing techniques.
- Clients receive personalized wardrobe and location guidance.
- We maintain 24/7 communication during business hours for client needs.
What people say
Patient with children
Stress-free environment
Timeless images
Professional yet friendly
Beautiful compositions
Services
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions capture the beauty of pregnancy through timeless, romantic imagery. Lasting up to one hour in South Orange County locations, these sessions include immediate family members. The photographer provides wardrobe guidance and posing direction to create natural, emotive portraits that celebrate motherhood's journey.
Newborn Sessions
In-home newborn photography documents early milestones with a lifestyle approach. Sessions last 1-1.5 hours, focusing on authentic moments rather than posed setups. The photographer accommodates feeding schedules and offers swaddling assistance, creating warm, candid images that preserve first weeks' delicate details.
Family Portraits
Outdoor family photography sessions in Orange County parks and beaches last up to one hour. The photographer specializes in engaging children through playful interaction while maintaining artistic composition. Sessions include siblings and immediate family, with optional extended family packages available.
Boudoir Photography
Private boudoir sessions emphasize confidence and self-expression through elegant, tasteful imagery. The studio provides wardrobe consultation and creates a comfortable environment for clients to explore different styles, with sessions focusing on natural posing and flattering lighting techniques.
Wedding Coverage
Full-day wedding documentation combines photojournalistic and posed approaches. The photographer offers pre-wedding consultations, timeline coordination, and second-shooter availability, delivering images with a soft, film-inspired aesthetic that emphasizes emotional storytelling and candid moments throughout the celebration.
People
Amy
Photographer & Owner
Professional photographer since 2011 with film photography background. Specializes in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Mother of two with expertise in working with children and special needs families. Combines technical skill with warm, personalized approach.
Questions
What should we wear for family photos?
Coordinate colors using provided wardrobe guides. Avoid matching outfits for a more natural look. The studio offers client wardrobe options for maternity sessions.
How long do sessions typically last?
Family sessions run up to 1 hour, newborn sessions 1-1.5 hours, and maternity sessions approximately 1 hour at outdoor locations.
Do you offer digital images?
Digital images are available for purchase separately from session fees through online galleries delivered two weeks post-session.
What if we need to reschedule?
Flexible rescheduling available, especially for newborn sessions. Notify via text when baby arrives to adjust tentative dates within first two weeks.
How do we receive our photos?
Online galleries with downloadable images are delivered via email link approximately two weeks after sessions, with options to purchase print collections.
Do you work with special needs families?
Yes, with extensive experience accommodating children with special needs through patient, adaptive approaches that prioritize comfort and natural interactions.
