Golden Hour Motherhood Session in Cherry Valley, CA


This session was something special. We met up at the sweetest private ranch tucked into the hills of Cherry Valley, California — a brand new venue called Blooming Ridge that had just opened its gates for events like weddings, parties, and (lucky for me!) photo sessions.


This particular shoot was all about mom and her three kiddos — including her brand new baby. Motherhood sessions have a way of slowing time a little, and this one was no exception. Between cuddles, giggles, and baby snuggles, we explored every little corner of this dreamy property. Horses, chickens, open fields, and the kind of peace you only get when you're out of the city — it honestly felt like a breath of fresh air.


Even though the lilacs weren’t quite in bloom yet (they’re famous here when they are — literal magic!), the property still brought so much charm. Faded fences, rolling hills, golden grass — it all gave us a quiet, cozy backdrop to just let the moments happen naturally.


Toward the end of the session, we hit that sweet spot of golden sunlight. You know the one — soft and glowy, making everything feel a little more magical. That’s when the real magic happened: mom laughing with her older kiddos, swaying with her baby in her arms, just being with her people. No pressure, no posing — just presence.


Sessions like these are why I love what I do. Real, connected, a little wild, and totally true to your season of life.


Thinking about booking your own motherhood session?


Let’s make something beautiful together — whether you’ve got a newborn, toddlers, or a whole crew in tow. Reach out and we’ll dream something up that feels totally you. Pajamas and ponytails welcome.


With love & grace,

Heidi

Parent holds and gazes lovingly at baby wearing floral headband in sunlit orchard path.
Close up tender moment shared between parent and child relaxing outdoors in natural lighting.
People sitting on white blanket outdoors in a garden path surrounded by green shrubs.
Family sharing tender moment together with newborn baby outdoors on blanket in natural setting.
Candid family portrait session in an orchard with soft golden lighting and greenery.
Tender family moment outdoors with small baby and children in white and blue clothing.
Two children embrace and smile while standing on a dirt path surrounded by green bushes in warm sunlight.
Family lying together in grassy field during golden hour wearing coordinated white outfits.
Family lifestyle photoshoot in a grassy field during golden hour.
Intimate family bonding moments captured outdoors with children and baby.
A tender moment between family members sitting together on grass during golden hour.
A loving moment captured on a white blanket in a sunlit field as someone holds a newborn baby.
Someone wearing a white dress leans over tenderly while sitting on a blanket with a baby in a grassy field.
Family walking together in a sunlit meadow with white fencing and trees at sunset.
A small baby wearing a white bow headband is held against someone with a visible floral tattoo at sunset in a field.

Ready to book a session?


Contact me here and get ready to create some magic!