Business Details
12 Years
experience
Capturing Timeless Family Moments in Modesto, CA
Emily Shores Photography has been dedicated to capturing authentic family moments since its founding in 2014. Our Modesto-based studio specializes in maternity, newborn, and family photography, offering a relaxed environment where genuine connections and emotions take center stage. With over a decade of combined experience, our team prioritizes creating timeless images that reflect the true essence of your family. During sessions, we focus on natural interactionsencouraging play, laughter, and spontaneitywhile maintaining technical excellence in posing and lighting. The studio features an extensive collection of props, wraps, and handcrafted outfits for babies and mothers, ensuring every detail complements your unique story. Clients consistently praise our ability to make sessions stress-free and enjoyable, particularly for newborns and young children.We believe in transparency and personalized service, working closely with each family to understand their vision and deliver images that exceed expectations. Our commitment to quality extends to meticulous post-processing, ensuring every photograph preserves the warmth and authenticity of your special moments. Located in Downtown Modesto, the studio provides a warm, welcoming space designed for comfort and creativity. By staying current with evolving techniques and trends, we ensure our work remains both timeless and contemporary, helping families celebrate lifes milestones through artful storytelling.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Family Photography
Baby-Led Sessions
Prop & Outfit Selection
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 9 years of experience in newborn and family photography.
- Our dedicated Modesto studio offers a warm, baby-friendly environment.
- We prioritize natural, unstaged moments that reflect your family's personality.
- We provide a wide selection of handcrafted props and outfits at no extra cost.
- Our sessions are designed to be stress-free and comfortable for young children.
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions prioritize safety and comfort while capturing delicate, natural poses. The Modesto studio offers a warm, controlled environment with an experienced team to ensure every image preserves your baby's early days. We use baby-led posing techniques and include all necessary props and wraps, with flexibility for personal items. Sessions typically last 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding and bonding time.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty of pregnancy through artistic, emotion-filled imagery. Our studio provides an array of elegant dresses and accessories specifically for expectant mothers. Sessions focus on natural light and authentic expressions, creating timeless portraits that honor this transformative life stage. Clients receive guidance on optimal timing and wardrobe coordination during booking.
Family Photography
Family photography sessions capture genuine interactions between all household members in a joyful setting. We specialize in engaging children through playful direction while maintaining compositional excellence. The studio includes activity-based props for interactive shoots, and families may bring personal items to incorporate into the session. Standard sessions include 90 minutes of guided photography with multiple backdrops and outfit changes.
Baby-Led Sessions
Baby-led photography follows the child's natural movements for authentic expressions and poses. Our Modesto studio's design allows for flexible positioning while maintaining safety standards. This approach emphasizes capturing spontaneous moments rather than forced poses, resulting in images that reflect your baby's developing personality. Sessions include time for feeding, diaper changes, and bonding breaks.
Prop & Outfit Selection
Complimentary access to our extensive collection of photography props, wraps, and handmade outfits for newborns and mothers. The Modesto studio maintains updated inventory including headbands, bonnets, and textured fabrics. Clients may also bring personal items for inclusion in their session. All materials are sanitized between uses following strict hygiene protocols.
People
Emily Shores
Photographer & Studio Owner
Founded the studio in 2014 after establishing expertise through formal photography education and apprenticeships. Specializes in newborn and family photography, maintaining rigorous safety standards. Known for creating relaxed sessions that capture genuine family connections and emotions.
Ally
Studio Assistant
Manages client communications and session scheduling. Provides initial consultation to determine optimal photography packages. Available via email to answer inquiries and coordinate booking details during business hours.
Questions
What age range do you photograph for newborn sessions?
Newborn sessions typically occur within the first 14 days of life when babies are most sleepy and flexible, but we accommodate older infants with modified posing approaches.
Is the studio equipped for sibling photos?
Yes, we include sibling interactions in sessions using structured activities that encourage natural bonding moments while maintaining professional composition standards.
What should we wear for family photography sessions?
We provide personalized wardrobe guidance during booking, including color palette recommendations and access to our collection of styled outfits for mothers and children.
How long does a typical maternity session last?
Maternity sessions usually require 60-90 minutes to complete multiple outfit changes and pose variations while maintaining comfortable pacing for expectant mothers.
Do you provide props and accessories for newborn photography?
The studio supplies wraps, headbands, bonnets, and textured fabrics. Clients may bring personal items like blankets or stuffed animals for inclusion in photographs.
When should we schedule a newborn photography session?
Book during pregnancy, ideally between 20-30 weeks, to reserve preferred dates. Final session timing follows the baby's actual birth date for optimal newborn positioning.
