Sugar Free Photography

simply amazing! She has so much patience with my son from the time he was a newborn till our last photoshoot. My husband and I are so impressed with her work. Love love everything including your products Amber! So glad we got you for our photographer, can’t wait to show my son your beautiful work :)

Please stop looking for another photographer Amber is amazing!!! her work is absolutely beautiful and her studio is gorgeous and comfy, if i have another baby, I’m going back without hesitation, it’s totally worth every single penny i will cherish my baby bump and newborn shots forever. Thank you so much Amber for your beautiful and amazing work.

Sugar Free Photography is 5-​star new born photography. After months of researching newborn photographers and being disappointed for one reason or another we stumbled across Sugar Free. We knew the moment we viewed her website that Sugar Free was for us. It was everything that we were looking for. EVERY picture on her website is phenomenal. She has a very organic, soft, vintage feel. And every picture truly captures each babies individual personality. She has her own studio centrally located off the 55 fwy which was extremely convenient for us. We sent her an email inquiry and within minutes she responded. We set up a consultation and the moment I walked into her studio I knew I was sold. Her studio is AMAZING. You will feel completely at home and she takes the BEST care of your baby while shooting. I got to know Amber a little during our sessions and turns our she has a ton of early childhood education, she was a nanny, and most importantly you can tell she just loves babies (not to mention she is probably Orange County’s FINEST baby photographers). I was amazed watching her work with our 10 day old son to position him in and out of all the little outfits and blankets. He never cried or looked uncomfortable. It was actually quite inspiring that my baby could be so good in someone else’s care. You will not be disappointed with Sugar Free Photography. My only regret is not purchasing the club membership from the very start. I knew I wanted the newborn pictures but I hadn’t really given much thought to the 6^th month, 1 year, or maternity sessions. Without a doubt, when we are pregnant with baby #2 I will be purchasing the club membership. And I did end up doing the maternity session which I never though in my wildest dreams I would want to do, and it was the BEST decision. I will cherish the maternity pictures and ALL of the newborn pictures forever. Thanks Sugar Free. You did a fantastic job for our family.

Amber at Sugar Free Photography is beyond amazing!!! She is so talented and welcoming! She did my maternity photos that I’m absolutely in love with because they are beyond beautiful! She truly captures the natural beauty in pregnancy and the clothes she provides for the shoots are great! Amber and her assistant make the shoot fun and you feel as if you are just hanging out with your best friends! I cannot wait to do my son’s newborn photos with her! I would highly recommend her for any photos! It’s worth every penny!

AMAZING!!! Amber is such an amazing photographer! She has a beautiful studio and uses the sweetest, most lovely baby clothing/​props. Not to mention she is loving, gentle and patient with the babies. She takes her time to ensure she captures amazing images of your little one. My newborn was not having a good day the day of our shoot, but Amber and her assistant were so great… soothing him with kind touch, natural products (with my permission) and a lovely lavender aroma. The finished product looked like he was a perfectly happy, sleepy, perfect angel! She packages her finished products beautifully and her studio is so comfortable and smells amazing! I just cannot say enough great things about Sugar Free Photography!

Definitely echo what the other reviewers have said… we are very happy with the photos of our newborn. Our friend used Amber for her two kids and we’ve always loved her photos. We looked around at other photographers, but Amber’s photos stood out. So when our daughter was born, we knew we had to get some newborn pictures taken right away.
Upon arriving at Amber’s studio, we immediately felt comfortable with the environment she setup. She’s definitely taken into consideration not only the baby, but also the people waiting. We brought our 2 year old to get some brother sister shots, and there’s a waiting room with plenty of children’s toys. Our son kept himself busy for about 30 minutes while we fed our daughter and got setup.
Definitely recommend her and we’re already looking forward to our next session with her when our daughter sits up.

Best newborn & maternity photographer ever. Amber is the nicest most talented gal out there. Her bohemian and natural style photography is impeccable. I scouted around and found amber! God send! She doesn’t make you look posey or over airbrushed like other photographers out there.
Her Studio is amazing!!! So warm and welcoming. She also carries a variety of clothing as well. I had no idea what to wear, but it didn’t matter! She helped me out from start to finish. Newborn session was a breeze! I came in and gave Amber my baby and she worked her magic. All I had to do was stay in the parent room drink some coffee and even took a little cat nap.
She offers amazing packages that you can’t pass up. She is worth the money! I still can’t believe she was competitively priced and even much lower priced than other photographers that are not even in the same ball park as her.
You will not be disappointed! Honestly her work speaks for herself.

AMAZING! Amber has been a family friend for many many years. Her level of expertise in photography is crazy good! She really has a natural talent for capturing special moments. She had taken pictures of my little one and again for a Mommy & Me session and I couldn’t be happier with my pictures. You WILL NOT be disappointed… she’s simply amazing. AND she captures these moments when you don’t even realize so if you’re not typically photogenic. she knows exactly how to draw it out of you. Also, I know in the past she has offered payment plans to make it easier. I will never go anywhere else. pictures are an important mark in time, choose wisely! :) Amber rocks!

I knew I would be booking the newborn session and I never ever imagined doing a maternity shoot until I saw Ambers work. She’s so easy to work with and makes you feel comfortable, even at the beach with a bunch of other photo sessions going on.
Can’t wait for our newborn shoot!

So… after my maternity/​newborn photographer went on hiatus, I was on a mission to find a new photographer for my daugher’s 1 year photos. I wish I could say I found Amber right away… it took a year and a half until our paths crossed.
We were at Back Bay one afternoon with our daughter when I saw the most beautiful maternity session taking place. I couldn’t take my eyes off of them. It looked so peaceful and ethereal. The mother looked like a model (BTW all of Amber’s clients are simply STUNNING) and the photographer looked super professional with her good looking videographer by her side ;) and all her accessories/​props for her session. I had never come across a session like this. EVER.
At the end of our «hike»… as we were walking to our car, I saw everyone standing and talking nearby in the parking lot. I walked up and asked her if she also did toddler sessions. To my delight, she said YES! She gave me one of her cards and I walked back to my car. Her business card was perfect… if it was an indication of the kind of work she was capable of, I knew I couldn’t be disappointed. As soon as we got home, hubby and I went on her site. Each picture we saw was simply amazing. Each better than the last (if that was even possible).
I emailed her immediately… told her I was the weird gawker from Back Bay. Warned her about my very feisty/​squirmy/​not so cooperative 2 ½ yr old. And if she was up for the challenge, I would love to book a session with her. She fearlessly accepted. We started with a mini. The way my daughter was running around/​away from Amber, I gave up any hope of getting a decent photo. When she sent me the gallery… I was SHOCKED. HOW did she manage to capture such images? Hubby received pictures for his birthday… to say it was his FAVORITE present ever is the understatement of the year. BTW… parts of this mini session ended up on her video. If you haven’t seen it… you MUST.
(Doesn’t it just warm your heart?)
Fast forward a few months later… Amber posts on her Facebook about this ridiculously adorable dress. Would anyone buy it and let her photograph the «model». I accepted this challenge as we needed to book our daughter’s 3 year pictures. This time, I was smart enough to book a full session instead of a mini. And this session would be no less challenging for Amber… just having woken up from a nap, we had a very cranky (and still tired) 3 year old. (*sigh) I prayed that Amber would be able to work her magic despite the uncooperative «model». When the gallery arrived… I almost cried it was so beautiful. Every picture was so angelic.
Since our first encounter… we have not only built a lasting business relationship, but a friendly one as well. So, when she informed me that she would be opening a new studio… I was thrilled for her (both as a client and friend). When we went to her open house, you could tell that blood, sweat and tears went into creating such a warm and inviting studio for her clients. The organization of all her props… the play area for the kiddos (my 3 yo definitely approved) and just the coziness of the studio itself, despite it’s huge space.
Overall… There aren’t words to describe the kind of pictures she captures. The mood that takes over when viewing her photos. The images that we will treasure FOREVER. We truly believe that Amber is WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. You will NOT be disappointed.

Everything youre reading is true. Amber has a serious gift. I started my adventures with Amber as a gift of sorts to my man. He had been loving on my belly and I was… well… less than excited about feeling fat all the time… BUT nevertheless, I had gotten a referral from my friend Liz for this maternity photographer so, I thought «what the heck?!» And ever since then its been a match made in heaven. She and my now fiancé planned a surprise engagement DURING our maternity shoot! So, thanks to her (and my man ;)) i have those memories in photos to cherish forever…
but i digress… back to Sugar Free… Not only is she a magical maternity photographer (aka I actually look at my own belly pictures and love them) but she had this great maternity + newborn photography package. After our maternity photos came out as fabulous as they did, Amber was one of my first calls when I got out of the hospital! I wanted to get us in for those adorably squishy newborn photos ASAP!
Cut to our newborn photography session and it was hilarious and magical. Amber had snacks and entertainment ready and waiting while she worked some magic with my son (and taught me about white noise and how I needed to get in on that). When she brought me in for some pictures with him he peed all over me (that would be the hilarious part… because that photo turned out to be beautiful) but Amber had the supplies for me to get cleaned up! (Shes super well prepared, can you tell?)
Since then, we’ve had her take our family portrait too and… lets just say I’ll be fighting all of you for a spot come holiday season!
Anyhow, if youre looking for a maternity, newborn or family photographer, I HIGHLY (all caps, underline, bold) recommend Amber. :)

If you are considering a newborn or maternity session with Amber then just stop thinking and BOOK your session! You will NOT be disappointed! Amber is not only extremely talented at what she does but she is such a sweet person and so easy to work with! I highly recommend Sugar Free Photography for all your newborn and maternity needs! You will leave the session feeling like you just spent time with an old friend and you will be blown away when you receive your images! Love love love Amber with Sugar Free Photography!

Got my son’s third session with Amber done couple of weeks ago. All we can remember from that session was my son crying the whole time because he was teething. Well, if you just look at the pictures that Amber took, you would not know that’s what happened!!!
I do not know how she does it, but his pictures are just perfect! Just perfect!
Can not wait for next session!

This review is long long long overdue. I have been using Amber for the past 3 ½ years. She has taken AMAZING pictures every time. She is so caring and sweet and takes her time even with a toddler who did not make it easy. I did the Sugar Babies package and it was worth every single penny to know that I would be able to capture every milestone. We recently received our pictures for my 2 year old and the first picture we saw my husband gasped. It was breathtaking. It says something when a picture of your child can take your breath away. This would not be possible without the talent of Amber. I also had a chance to see her new studio with this last shoot and I have to say it is the most amazing studio I have ever seen. Beautiful décor and comfort around every corner. Prop rooms and so much to choose from for the babies to wear. I trust Amber with every step of the photos. I let her do her thing because I know she has a gift of capturing the perfect picture.

Amber is a supremely talented artist! I purchased her Sugar Babies package, and so far, I have completed the maternity and newborn photos. I am beyond thrilled with both sessions. I am a single mom on a tight budget, but documenting these precious moments of life is a priority to me – Amber is worth every penny!
Amber is so accommodating and easy to work with. She let me visit her studio before my maternity shoot to look through her wardrobe and to see what clothes I already had that would work – she has an extensive collection and we pieced together some great, fully accessorized outfits. Thanks to Amber’s styling, guidance, and artistry, I look gorgeous in my maternity photos-​not an easy task with all the changes my body went through; Amber works magic!
When it came time to do my son’s newborn shoot, I didn’t even ask any questions; I let Amber do her thing while I relaxed in the front room. That is quite a testament to my faith in her talent as I am a bit of a control freak. Again, her work floored me, and I am SO thrilled that she captured my sweet son’s first days in such a beautiful and special way. Those photos will be treasured for a lifetime.
I am continually impressed every time Amber posts a new photo on her Facebook page. I just can’t get over how gorgeous and unique every picture is. I look forward to my son’s next two sessions (6 month & 1 year), and can only imagine how amazing those pictures will be.
Not only is Amber a phenomenal photographer, she is also a super cool woman with great style that I enjoy chatting with. I highly, highly recommend her!

I owe Amber a review. All of my guests who saw the pic from Amber gone crazy and asked me again and again where and how to find my photographer. I am not professional enough to write comment about how good the photos are. Just simply like to work with Amber, she is nice, patient and easy going. She didn’t need my boys to cooperate with her (and it is going to be hard as they were just 1 ½ and 3 by the time we took the pic), she just shoot whenever she wanted to. Turn out, PERFECT! I told Amber I will see her every year as I want her to help me to record all the good memories for my boys. I am glad I found you, Amber!

Wanted to update my review now that I have my newborn images. WOW WOW WOW — that was my initial reaction. Each image is truly even better than I could’ve imagined. She really captured the sweetness and innocence of our daughter. I am thrilled =)
We had the chance to view our online gallery in no time and she even worked on these while she was sick! I can’t believe how hard she works, her professionalism is truly amazing.

I researched what feels like every photographer in Southern California for weeks. There are many factors that go in to choosing a photographer for a special and one-​time only occasion such as maternity and newborn photos for your first-​born. I wanted everything to be perfect. I liked her style, the session fee wasn’t over the top crazy expensive and she was prompt and not overbearing when responding back. It was like a match made in heaven.
I was a little late in booking my maternity session. I was about 33 weeks when we took the photos. Our son was born less than 2 weeks later so I’m glad we took the photos when we did! Amber was accommodating in fitting us in on such last minute notice.
We met at the site and that’s where the magic happened. She’s like a miracle fairy when it comes to photography. Different angles, lighting, focus, poses… a slight detail can make all the difference in the world and she knows how to highlight the best.
Fast forward two weeks later:
Me: «Heeeey Amber, I had the baby!»
Amber: «Wait, I thought you weren’t due till March?»
Me: «Yeah, he decided he wanted to come out the day after the baby shower.»
Amber: «Ok, does this weekend work for you?»
Me: «Perfect!»
Just like that she fits us in on a moments notice.
Amber is patient. You need a patient photographer when it comes to photographing newborns. Newborns do what they want, when they want. She brings all the props to you including a little heater. Every single pose I was like, «aaaawwww.» When we saw the proofs I liked so many of the photos it was so hard to choose.
Everything is delivered in a timely manner and the photo quality is excellent.
The only downside is the photos are a little expensive, but I know that’s to be expected. That being said, I don’t regret one penny I spent.
Thanks Amber for making our special occasion memorable and something we’ll cherish forever!

Amber is amazing at what she does. She took pictures of my red headed girls (pictured here on Unilocal). The pictures she took are more than beautiful. She really connected with the girls and engaged them which made it so easy for the girls to listen when she asked them for a smile or a different pose. She really knows how to bring out the best in each child as she picked the location herself and it was truly perfect for my girls. The lighting, the background and entire setting as well as her after work on the photos made them masterpieces. We feel extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to have a session with Sugar Free Photography and were more than pleased with the prices and the packages we received. Pictures are something we can look back on forever and share with our children and they can share with their children. I know I love looking back on my childhood pictures just as I know my girls will as well. Cant wait to book our next session to show how much the girls are growing!
Many thanks to the Amber and Sugar Free Photography!

Amber is amazing. I love how I told her what I was looking for and she made it happen. Not only did she take us to an amazing beach setting, she made sure to get all the pictures I was looking for, both family and individual shots of my kids. I will call Sugar Free Photography anytime I need pictures of my kids or my family