Business Details
Maternity & Newborn Photography Santa Rosa
REN Photography is a professional photography studio specializing in capturing life's most precious moments through maternity, newborn, family, and portrait photography. With over a decade of experience since establishing roots in Santa Rosa in 2013, our founder Melissa brings a unique blend of artistic vision and personal dedication to every session. Our approach combines technical expertise with a heartfelt understanding of preserving fleeting moments, offering both studio and on-location services throughout Sonoma County.We prioritize natural lighting, authentic interactions, and meticulous post-processing to deliver timeless images that reflect each client's unique story. Our in-home studio and mobile services ensure accessibility while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client comfort.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Family Portraits
Cake Smash Events
Lifestyle Photography
Portrait Sessions
Milestone Documentation
In-Home Newborn Shoots
Fresh 48 Sessions
Fine Art Prints
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in newborn and maternity photography since 2013
- Customized sessions combining posed and candid natural moments
- Includes professional editing and high-resolution digital deliverables
- Offers in-home newborn sessions for client convenience and comfort
- Serves Sonoma County with personalized location recommendations
Services
Maternity Photography
Our maternity sessions specialize in capturing the beauty and radiance of pregnancy through flattering poses that highlight this transformative period. We focus on natural lighting and emotional connections to create timeless images that celebrate impending motherhood. Sessions include professional styling guidance and both studio and outdoor location options.
Newborn Sessions
We document newborn details with careful attention to safety and comfort during studio sessions featuring wrapped poses, prop arrangements, and optional parent/sibling involvement. Our expertise preserves delicate features and first milestones with artistic compositions available in both traditional and in-home service formats.
Family Portraits
Our family photography captures authentic interactions through a combination of posed groupings and candid moments at permitted outdoor locations. Sessions accommodate up to five family members with options for both short and extended shooting durations to document multiple generations.
Cake Smash
Celebratory cake smash sessions include creative setups with optional milk bath florals following the main activity. We capture playful, messy moments while maintaining artistic composition standards, providing edited images that preserve these joyful milestones in vibrant detail.
Lifestyle Photography
Documenting daily life through in-home sessions that capture natural family dynamics and routines. Our approach focuses on authentic storytelling through environmental portraits that showcase personal spaces and meaningful interactions within the comfort of clients' residences.
People
Melissa
Photographer & Owner
Melissa is a professional photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and family portraiture. With over a decade of experience since establishing REN Photography in Santa Rosa, she combines technical expertise with a passion for capturing life's fleeting moments.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in maternity, newborn, family, cake smash, milestone, portrait, and lifestyle photography sessions with customized options for both studio and outdoor settings.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we provide services throughout Sonoma County with included travel distances varying by package, plus options for in-home newborn sessions within 20 miles.
What's included in your photography packages?
Packages include session time, edited images, online galleries, and print releases with specific details varying by session type and package level selected.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking maternity sessions during second trimester and newborn sessions pre-birth to secure preferred dates, with availability typically requiring 2-4 weeks notice.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We provide styling guidance for coordinated yet comfortable outfits that complement your chosen session location while maintaining individual style preferences.
