Maternity Photographer in San Diego

that will make you fall in love with yourself

What a wonderful journey

Carrying a baby is an incredible experience and welcoming a new member to your family should be celebrated.

As your family changes and grows, it deserves to be documented.

With close to a decade’s worth of experience, you can rest assured that your portraits are in the best hands. You’ll walk away with images that are swoon-worthy and that’ll stay in your family for generations. It would be my honor to be your chosen maternity photographer in San Diego and start our journey together.

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San Diego Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photographer

“Invest in the things that are important to you.”

Hello – I’m Johanna, a family-first kind of gal living my best life in San Diego with my husband of 12 years, my miracle baby boy, and our English Bulldog.
I’ve been a maternity, newborn, and family photographer for over 10 years now, and it’s an honor to capture the most important moments in your life.

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Photography Galleries

Maternity

Click to view my San Diego Maternity Photography Gallery. Visualize what your pregnancy portraits will look like in my San Diego Studio or outside in our gorgeous city.

Newborn

Click to view San Diego’s newest little babies during their newborn session. Get an idea of what you can expect when hiring me as your San Diego Newborn Photographer.

milestone

Click to view my San Diego Baby Photography Gallery. The most popular months are 3, 6, 9, and 12 months with the one year celebrated big with a cake smash session.

Outdoor Family Portrait by San Diego Family Photographer

families

Your family memories deserve to be captured as your kids grow up. Click to view images from my San Diego Family Photography Sessions. Let’s explore San Diego together for your family pictures.

Maternity

Click to view my San Diego Maternity Photography Gallery. Visualize what your pregnancy portraits will look like in my San Diego Studio or outside in our gorgeous city.

Newborn

Click to view San Diego’s newest little babies during their newborn session. Get an idea of what you can expect when hiring me as your San Diego Newborn Photographer.

milestone

Click to view my San Diego Baby Photography Gallery. The most popular months are 3, 6, 9, and 12 months with the one year celebrated big with a cake smash session.

families

Your family memories deserve to be captured as your kids grow up. Click to view images from my San Diego Family Photography Sessions. Let’s explore San Diego together for your family pictures.

Testimonial

Johanna! They are beautiful, thank you!! We are blown away by your talent and what you were able to capture. I’m so grateful we found you and you were able to fit us in. Already looking forward to next year’s session!

Testimonial

We’ve been working with Studio Freyja and Johanna for almost 4 years now. We have albums and wall canvas even calendars printed with the photos through the years. Johanna is so kind and makes us feel comfortable. She always has great locations and even helps us pick out coordinating outfits! Highly recommend!

Testimonial

Johanna is the very best! She is such a professional when it comes to portrait sessions of all kinds. I am always completely smitten with my pictures from our sessions together. She is such sweet person who incredibly easy to work with, and absolutely brilliant with babies! You won’t regret a single cent spent capturing precious moments with your family.

Testimonial

We chose Studio Freyja to do our newborn photo shoot and could not be happier! Johanna is very professional and it is clear that she has built upon years of experience. The entire process from booking to receiving the photos was very organized and streamlined through her website. During the photo shoot I was impressed with how patient and focused she was.

Portrait of expecting mom and dad, close up of the belly with their arms wrapped around each other. Moody feel with sunset in the background. Taken by the beach in San Diego by local maternity photographer

Connection

Dad posing with newborn baby against a brown backdrop. Dad is shirtless with tattooes on his arms. Baby is curled up on the chest. A sweet image with light contrast taken by San Diego Newborn Photographer in a local photography studio

MEMORIES

Laughing one year old girl sitting on a white floor wearing a boho outfit during her one year milestone pictures at local San Diego Portrait Studio

MINIMALISM

Sweet little girl standing between her parents holding their hands. Close up of girl who's barefoot on the ground. Captured during family pictures in Mission Trails by Family Photographer in San Diego

TIMELESS

Connection

MEMORIES

MINIMALISM

TIMELESS

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San Diego Photographer Prices

What are your memories worth?

One thing I hear from parents time and time again is how fast their kids grow up. I aim to make sure all the important and small moments are captured for your memories.

At Studio Freyja, all these memories can be captured and kept alive on the pages of your family photo albums and frames. And when you look back, you’ll be glad you decided to hire a professional maternity, newborn, and family photographer.

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Featured Posts

San Diego Maternity Photography of couple expecting a child walking on the beach during sunset.

Best San Diego locations for Maternity Photos

My top 5 Best San Diego locations for Maternity Photos that are favorites among my moms-to-be for their pregnancy portraits. These locations have been thoroughly tested and enjoyed by not only me but families and moms-to-be in San Diego for years. These are locations that I always send as recommendations, not because it’s just easy, but because I know how to work them to create those stunning maternity photos you’ve been dreaming of. Read more

Beautiful outdoor family pictures at Mission Trails captured by San Diego Family Photographer

Best Locations for San Diego Family Photos

The most asked questions I get from families in San Diego looking to have their family photos takens, are where to go. With so many different beaches and parks and locations it can feel overwhelming deciding where to take your family. That’s why I put together this list of Best Locations for San Diego Family Photos to help you find your ideal spot. Keep on scrolling to see the many amazing locations in San Diego where I’ve captured family memories. Read more

Wrapped Newborn Baby Boy laying on a brown fur rug looking at the camera with big blue eyes. Half Body shot captured by San Diego Newborn Photographers

10 Questions to ask your Newborn Photographer

As a new parent, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right newborn photographer for your baby’s first pictures. San Diego is home to many talented photographers, but how do you know which one is right for you? To help you make an informed decision, here are 10 questions you should be asking your newborn photographer. It’s important to find a photographer who has experience working with newborns. Read more

Windansea Beach La Jolla Portrait Picture of little boy with his dog by the ocean

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect San Diego Photo Studio

With so many different photography styles out there, it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. Do you prefer a true-to-life look or a more moody vibe? Do you want your photos to look candid and natural or more posed and editorial? To help navigate the world of photography genres, here is a breakdown of some popular photography styles. I’ll help guide you to what you should think about when choosing the perfect San Diego Photo Studio. Read more

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