PORTRAIT STUDIO SPECIALIZING IN

Maternity, Motherhood
& Newborn Photography

“As a fellow mother, i feel beyond honored to create art that mirrors your life. i will capture the breif milestones and preserve them in fine art portraits to celebrate the beauty of motherhood for generations.”

- Ilse xo

Celebrating the
Magic of Maternity

There’s nothing quite like pregnancy. Every pregnancy and every baby are different- but you were made for this moment. Let us document your sacred transition into motherhood in a way that celebrates your beauty and strength.

For Mama and Babe, An Enduring Journey

There’s no bond quite like the one of mother and child.
I understand the importance of creating lasting memories and meaningful images because these moments pass in the blink of an eye.

Precious Moments to be remembered forever

Newborns are only tiny for such a short time.
As an experienced newborn portrait photographer I am dedicated to capturing these special moments that your family will cherish for a lifetime.

Meet Ilse

BEHIND THE STUDIO

Hola! Im Ilse Chavez, a Newborn + Maternity photographer from California. I have a passion for creating editorial portraiture for modern mamas.

My goal is to offer an unforgettable experience, capturing fleeting moments that comprise the essence of motherhood.

  • Working with Ilse and her team was an experience I will never forget. From the moment I walked in they made me feel safe and comfortable. I was worried about being awkward, but they walked me through the posing and even modeled it so I can see what it should look like. When I received my final gallery I was in awe. I felt incredibly beautiful. I will cherish these photos for a lifetime

    - Valerie

  • Being a first time mom I always knew I wanted an over the top photo shoot and that’s exactly what I got with Ilse photography. Starting with hair and make up at the studio to a stress free session. I felt absolutely beautiful during my shoot.

    - Yvonne

  • My maternity shoot was something I will always remember about my first pregnancy. Ilse made me feel so comfortable in all the outfits I chose. The final photos just illuminated how beautiful I felt during my pregnancy. I will cherish these photos forever.

    - Juliana

@ilsechavezphotography

My clients receive a newborn prep guide before their session to help them get all the sleepy vibes. Baby Julian understood the assignment. 😴
Being a mother is a never-ending journey of learning, growing, and self-discovery. It's so wild to think, I've been a mom for almost seventeen years, and even with that much experience, just when I think I’ve got the hang of it something happen
Breathtaking ✨
The way she looks at him 🥹
Flaunt your bump in style with our vast collection of maternity wardrobe options for your studio session. Inspired by @vandcostudio