Business Details
11 Years
experience
Bakersfield Newborn & Family Photography Studio
I founded Melodi Photography out of a deep passion for capturing life's most precious moments. With over a decade of experience in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography, I specialize in creating timeless images that reflect each client's unique story. My Bakersfield-based home studio is equipped with professional backdrops and props specifically designed for newborn safety and comfort. I prioritize natural, candid interactions during sessions, whether in-studio or on-location, to capture authentic emotions and connections. My educational background in Education from the University of Oklahoma informs my patient, child-centered approach to photography. I maintain active memberships in local photography communities and continuously refine my techniques through professional development workshops.Client satisfaction is my top priority, with a focus on personalized service from initial consultation through final print selection. I offer custom heirloom albums and high-resolution digital files to ensure lasting preservation of cherished memories. My work has been recognized by multiple local families who return year after year for milestone sessions. I maintain strict safety protocols for newborn photography and use professional editing software to ensure consistent image quality. My goal is to create artwork that families will treasure for generations.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Sessions
Milestone Sessions
Heirloom Albums
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Specialized in newborn safety with 10+ years of experience
- Custom heirloom albums for lasting family memories
- Personalized styling with professional backdrops and props
- On-location sessions capturing natural family interactions
- Professional editing for consistent, timeless image quality
What people say
Amazing job
Professional
Wonderful experience
Extremely happy
Highly recommend
Services
Newborn Photography
Professional newborn photography sessions focusing on safe, artistic poses with specialized props and backdrops. Sessions include parent guidance for optimal photo opportunities and multiple outfit changes. Clients receive high-resolution digital images and print release rights.
Maternity Sessions
Elegant maternity photography capturing the beauty of pregnancy with natural lighting and flattering compositions. Sessions offer wardrobe styling assistance and multiple pose options to highlight the mother's changing form in a tasteful manner.
Family Sessions
Custom family photography sessions available in-studio or at preferred outdoor locations. Includes coordination of family attire, activity-based posing, and seasonal theme options to create cohesive, memorable portraits.
Milestone Sessions
Specialized sessions documenting key developmental stages from first smiles to first steps. Includes cake smash options for first birthdays and themed setups for specific age markers like 6 months or 1 year.
Heirloom Albums
Custom-designed archival quality albums featuring professionally curated image selections. Available in multiple sizes with premium paper options and personalized cover engraving for lasting family keepsakes.
People
Ipek
Owner Photographer
Ipek is a professional photographer with over 10 years of experience specializing in newborn and family photography. She holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Oklahoma and applies her child development expertise to create comfortable, engaging sessions for young subjects.
Questions
What age ranges do you photograph?
I specialize in newborns through age 3, maternity sessions, and immediate family portraits. My studio is specifically equipped for safe newborn photography and child-friendly sessions.
Do you offer outdoor sessions?
Yes, I conduct seasonal outdoor sessions at local parks and family preferred locations. I also offer in-studio sessions year-round for controlled lighting and temperature conditions.
What safety measures do you use for newborns?
I follow strict safety protocols including constant spotter assistance during posing, sanitized props, and temperature-controlled studio conditions. I never leave newborns unattended during sessions.
How long do sessions typically last?
Newborn sessions take 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding and settling breaks. Family sessions last 1-1.5 hours with flexible timing to match children's comfort levels.
What print options are available?
I offer professional printing through calibrated labs with options including fine art prints, canvas wraps, and custom albums using archival quality materials for lasting preservation.
Do you provide styling assistance?
Yes, I offer wardrobe consultation including color coordination and prop selection. The studio maintains a collection of professional backdrops, headbands, and accessories for client use.
Reviews (6)
Nooshin Miriroshan
Jul 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I had a wonderful experience with Ipek. Shes so professional and patient with newborn babies. The photos are great too. She spent too much time for our photoshoots without charging us for extra hours. Hope to have more photoshoots with her soon.
I had a wonderful experience with Ipek. Shes so professional and patient with newborn babies. The photos are great too. She spent too much time for our photoshoots without charging us for extra hours. Hope to have more photoshoots with her soon.
Rhoda Pham
Jun 17, 2021
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We had a great experience taking six month photos for our baby boy. Wed never taken professional photos with the baby before so were a little nervous how hed react but everything went great. Ipek was wonderful and upbeat with him and I think he had a good time. Loved how everything was provided (props and outfits) and didnt have to bring anything unless we had an outfit in mind. No bright blinding flashes which was a great plus. The pictures came back within a couple weeks and we love them! Nice and bright. Look forward to future photo sessions.
Diana Alexa
Jan 21, 2021
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We recently had a newborn session with Melodi Photography, and are very happy with our pictures, they look amazing, high quality and very professional. Ipek is an excellent photographer and works very well with babies, she was able to get pictures of our baby awake and smiling and peacefully sleeping. She is very patient and made us feel very comfortable during the session. I like that she has a variety of options for background and props and even different baby outfits that you can try. She does an absolutely amazing job taking and editing the pictures and the results will take your breath away
Margaret Olsen
Nov 11, 2020
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Ipek recently took our daughter's newborn photos in her home studio. We couldn't be happier with the finished product and the experience she provided. She took such care when handling the baby. She also had a ton of swaddles, headbands, other props from which to choose. We had our edited photos within a few days of the shoot. We look forward to utilizing Melody Photography to capture many special moments in the future.
Samantha Elliott
Sep 09, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Ipek is very talented! I couldn't be more happy with the way our photos turned out. She was very professional and being a mother herself, she was so good and so patient with my daughter! We will definitely be using her in the future and highly recommend her.
Ipek is very talented! I couldn't be more happy with the way our photos turned out. She was very professional and being a mother herself, she was so good and so patient with my daughter! We will definitely be using her in the future and highly recommend her.
Esra Genc
Aug 02, 2020
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We had our one year old sons photos with Ipek and they are stunning. She is an amazing photografer and she knows how to work with babies. We received our photo album very quickly and it was flawless. Now I am in love with our album and photos. We could not be happier with our choice to have her capture this important moments in our life. I extremely recommend Melodi Photography to anybody who wants high quality and beautiful photos. She is the best!