Business Details
15 Years
experience
San Diego Newborn & Maternity Photography
Ashlee Hayden Photography has been dedicated to capturing life's most precious moments since 2011. As a mother of four and a professional photographer, I combine personal experience with technical expertise to create timeless images that celebrate the beauty of motherhood and family. Our boutique studio in Coronado, California, serves San Diego and surrounding areas, offering personalized maternity and newborn photography sessions designed to preserve fleeting moments with artistic precision. We prioritize natural aesthetics, using earthy tones and organic compositions to highlight the emotional depth of each subject. Our process includes comprehensive consultations, luxury portrait experiences, and custom fine art creation to ensure every client receives heirloom-quality results.With recognition in local media and a reputation built on over a decade of client testimonials, we maintain strict standards of professionalism and artistic integrity. Our team's deep understanding of infant care and maternal experiences ensures sessions remain comfortable and stress-free, while our post-production services guarantee polished, enduring visuals. We are committed to transparency in all communications and take pride in exceeding client expectations through meticulous attention to detail.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Family Photography
Portrait Sessions
Fine Art Prints
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over 12 years of specialized newborn and maternity photography experience
- Our sessions include complimentary consultations and personalized portrait planning
- Professional image retouching ensures flawless, enduring visual results
- Client wardrobe and styling resources enhance session quality
- Heirloom-quality fine art products preserve memories for generations
What people say
Patient and delicate
Made us feel comfortable
Experienced mother
Natural beauty
Unforgettable experience
Services
Maternity Photography
Celebrate your pregnancy journey with elegant maternity sessions that highlight your strength and beauty. Our studio provides professional styling guidance, maternity wardrobe options, and expert posing techniques to create timeless images that showcase your growing family. Sessions include personalized consultation and professional retouching for polished results.
Newborn Photography
Capture your newborn's earliest moments with specialized photography that prioritizes safety and comfort. Our experienced team works with infants under two weeks old, using gentle techniques to create natural poses that emphasize their unique features. Sessions include prop selection, multiple setup options, and professional editing for heirloom-quality images.
Family Photography
Create lasting family memories with coordinated portrait sessions that reflect your unique relationships. Our luxury sessions include wardrobe coordination guidance, professional hair and makeup services, and customized posing to highlight natural interactions between family members across multiple generations.
Portrait Sessions
Experience personalized portrait creation with three distinct phases: consultation, pampering session, and cinematic reveal. Our boutique approach includes access to professional styling resources, curated prop collections, and expert guidance throughout the creative process to ensure exceptional results.
Fine Art Prints
Transform your favorite images into enduring art pieces with our premium printing and presentation options. From gallery wraps to framed prints, our archival-quality materials and professional design services ensure your most cherished memories become beautiful home dcor elements that last generations.
People
Ashlee Hayden
Photographer
Professional photographer since 2011 with specialization in newborn and maternity portraiture. Mother of four children, bringing personal experience to infant care during sessions. Certified in professional photography techniques with focus on natural aesthetics and family storytelling.
Questions
When is the best time for maternity photography?
Ideal maternity sessions occur between 28-32 weeks pregnancy when your baby bump is prominent but you're still comfortable for posing.
What should we wear for newborn photos?
We recommend loose-fitting clothes to avoid skin marks. Bring special blankets or accessories you'd like included in the session.
How long do portrait sessions last?
Maternity sessions typically take 1-1.5 hours to allow for multiple poses and outfit changes while maintaining comfort.
When do we receive the edited photos?
Expect a sneak peek within one week, with full delivery of purchased images within 2-3 weeks post-session.
Do you offer styling assistance?
Yes, we provide maternity wardrobe options, professional posing guidance, and styling recommendations to enhance your session results.
