It is your legacy

San Diego Photographer Renata Lutz, The Portrait Mama recently mentioned in NBC, FOX, Style Magazine, CBS, Times of San Diego, SD Voyager

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Studio maternity image of a mother-to-be draped in soft neutrals, showcasing timeless, high-end photography in San Diego.

Maternity

Newborn

Newborn baby girl wearing a floral headband, captured in La Jolla studio.
Mother smiling tenderly at her milestone baby, captured in a serene studio motherhood session by a top San Diego motherhood photographer.

Motherhood and Family

Personal Branding

Empowering Women Through Elegant, Bespoke Photography


In San Diego, life moves fast, and no one understands this better than moms. From the moment you discover you’re pregnant to watching your children grow, time seems to fly by. Days are long, but years go by in the blink of an eye. Capturing the beauty and importance of these fleeting moments is my passion. As a luxury photographer in La Jolla, I offer full-service maternity, newborn, family, and personal branding photography to ensure these memories last a lifetime.

I’m honored to serve mothers across San Diego County, from La Jolla to Encinitas, and from Rancho Peñasquitos to Coronado. Whether you’re welcoming your first child or managing a business while raising a bustling household, I specialize in photographing the milestones you’ll want to remember forever.

Every photo portrait I create is designed to help you relive the most important moments in your family’s life. And for the business owners I work with, my personal branding sessions are crafted to reflect your unique story and professional journey. Every mother has a journey and a story, and I’m privileged to help you tell yours through timeless, high-end photography.

I pride myself on developing strong relationships with my clients, allowing me to capture their personalities in every image. My clients often become great friends, and I’m honored to be part of these pivotal moments in their lives.

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frequently asked questions

Newborn sessions

Personal brand sessions

Although I always recommend scheduling your newborn session while you are in your second to third trimester, your baby is still a newborn after that! As a matter of fact, I have photographed older babies frequently.

The recommendation is to have your newborn session while the baby is around 7-14 days new. But, I totally understand the fog you go through after bringing that baby home, and I will do my best to fit you in and get those memories documented!

Absolutely not!!!! I offer a full-service session and will provide everything we need for the session: newborn props, outfits, fabrics, accessories, and backdrops.

I take newborn safety VERY seriously. I have been trained and certified in newborn safety and infant CPR. I will follow the baby’s lead throughout the session and will never ‘force’ a pose. My newborn props and outfits are inspected and sanitized between sessions. I am also fully vaccinated (including influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19).

I offer both in home newborn sessions and in studio newborn sessions. The location is completely up to you and where you feel more comfortable.

Not really. Although you will get some killer headshots during your session, personal branding sessions are way more than that! We will dive deep on your message and your ideal client, and create images that speak directly to them. We will showcase who you are, what you do and why you do it! We will create images that you can use for your website, mailing and online marketing, social media platforms, and much more!

Absolutely yes! As a matter of fact, it can be an accelerator into building up your business! I offer three different branding packages so I can serve women and their business in every stage.

I not only can, but I will. A big part of the preparation work for you photoshoot is actually diving deep in all aspects of your personal brand: brand aesthetics, brand message, and of course you as the face of your brand!

I do! I offer a package that includes multiple branding photo sessions with monthly payments. These packages can keep your social media content up to date and allows you for seasonal imagery.

Think we are a great fit?

I offer maternity and newborn photography, family photography, and personal branding photography to women in San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, San Marcos, Chula Vista, La Mesa and beyond!

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