Business Details
Orange County Newborn & Family Photography Studio
Cathy Murai Photography is a professional studio specializing in capturing life's most precious moments through expert newborn, maternity, baby, first birthday, and cake smash photography. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the emotional significance behind each session, the studio prioritizes creating a comfortable, personalized experience for every family. Clients consistently praise the attention to detail, artistic vision, and ability to produce timeless portraits that preserve fleeting milestones.The studio maintains a cozy Irvine-based facility equipped with specialized props and backdrops, ensuring optimal lighting and temperature control for newborn safety and comfort. Committed to client satisfaction, the business offers complimentary balloon garlands for cake smash sessions and flexible scheduling options, including holiday mini-sessions. All services include pre-session consultations and post-production design assistance to help families select and display their cherished memories.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Photography
Cake Smash Sessions
First Birthday Portraits
Baby Milestone Photos
Family Portraits
Holiday Mini Sessions
Santa Photography
Polar Express Theme
Christmas Cabin Sets
Highlights and features
- 5-star reviews on Yelp and Google for consistent quality and service
- Specialized expertise in newborn safety and posing techniques
- Complimentary custom balloon garlands for cake smash sessions
- Cozy Irvine studio with controlled environment for optimal comfort
- Flexible scheduling including holiday mini-sessions and Santa visits
What people say
5-STAR REVIEWS
Perfectionist
Baby whisperer
Unforgettable experience
Timeless portraits
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn photography capturing infants 6-14 days old using safe posing techniques. Sessions include parent consultation, prop selection, and artistic compositions that highlight your baby's unique features. The studio provides all necessary equipment while ensuring optimal temperature and lighting conditions for your newborn's comfort and safety.
Cake Smash Sessions
Creative first birthday photography featuring customized cake smash setups. Includes complimentary balloon garland decoration matching your theme. Sessions document natural reactions as babies explore their cake in a controlled environment, producing joyful, candid images that celebrate this milestone in a playful way.
Maternity Photography
Artistic maternity sessions highlighting the beauty of pregnancy between 28-36 weeks. Professional-grade gowns and backdrops create elegant compositions. Sessions often combined with newborn packages to create complete family storytelling portfolios that document the journey from pregnancy through early childhood.
Holiday Mini Sessions
Themed holiday photography featuring Polar Express and Christmas Cabin setups. Quick 25-minute sessions for families with children, including digital image selection and holiday card-ready portraits. Special Santa sessions available with interactive workshop experiences for creating multigenerational memories.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions capturing connections between parents, children, and extended family members. Available as standalone sessions or combined with milestone events. Includes wardrobe guidance and composition planning to create heirloom-quality portraits that reflect your family's unique dynamics.
Questions
When is the best time for newborn photography?
Ideal sessions occur 6-14 days post-birth when babies are sleepier and more poseable. Sessions can still work up to 6 weeks old with adjusted expectations.
Do you offer in-home newborn sessions?
All sessions take place in our Irvine studio for safety, lighting control, and access to specialized props and equipment.
What's included in the session fee?
Fees include pre-session consultation, photography session, prop access, post-production, and design consultation. Prints and digital files purchased separately.
How long do sessions last?
Newborn sessions typically 3-4 hours allowing for feeding breaks. Holiday minis last 25 minutes, Santa sessions 10-15 minutes.
Can extended family join sessions?
Immediate family included in standard fees. Grandparents welcome with $95 add-on for additional digital file.
Are pets allowed in photos?
Yes! Family dogs welcome in holiday sessions with afternoon booking preference and proper grooming.
