Family of four walking along a sunny beach shoreline, waves washing over their feet at golden hour.

Maternity couple at Carmel Beach in white neutral clothing

A family stands on rocky coastal shoreline at Carmel River, at sunset with beach and ocean in the background.

Minimalist maternity session with white bodysuit and denim jacket on white chair.

Young blonde woman in denim jacket smiling at rocky coastal beach with ocean and town in background.

Husky dog looking up at newborn baby being held by parent.

maternity couple mom wearing a black bra, white shirt and jeans at the beach

Parents share tender moment while holding their sleeping newborn wrapped in white.

Sweet sleeping newborn baby in fetal position with hands under chin on white background.

Romantic couple's maternity photo on beach with coastal grasses.

A sleeping newborn baby wearing a white lace outfit rests on soft white and pink floral bedding.

Military service member in dress uniform holds newborn baby in heartwarming photo series.

Series of artistic family portraits showing loving interactions in warm neutral tones.

Silhouetted family embracing against white background in tender moment.

A black and white portrait of an expectant mother in a fitted dress holding her baby bump with downcast eyes.

Couple walks hand in hand along Garrapata beach in Big Sur coastline with mountains in background.

Maternity portrait in elegant white flowing dress against grey backdrop.

Artistic maternity photo series with woman in violet sleeveless dress.

A tender moment between two people sharing an embrace in an autumn forest with golden leaves in the background.

Family walking together through a sunlit forest path during golden hour.

Children in formal attire sitting on white fence with sheep grazing in pasture behind them.

Child wearing a houndstooth dress and white sweater smiles joyfully while playing on the beach.

Young woman in white dress sitting near blooming pink hydrangeas in a sunny outdoor garden setting.

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studio in Pacific Grove, California

Monterey family & newborn photographer

serving Monterey, Carmel, Salinas, and San Jose Bay Area

SINCE 2013

Brenden Boggs portrait photographer in Monterey

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Hi Friend! I’m Brenden, a Pacific Grove-based family and newborn photographer serving Monterey Bay, Carmel, Salinas, and the San Jose South Bay.With 13 years of experience, I help families capture timeless moments with a classic style — from newborn milestones to family beach sessions that feel effortless and joyful.

Meet Me

6 month old chunky baby boy, simple white background, photography studio in Monterey

A couple in white outfits walks along a sandy Marina California beach at sunset while holding hands.

A pregnant woman in a flowing pink dress stands gracefully in a golden field during sunset in Salinas for a maternity session.

Serving Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas, and San Jose Bay Area with custom family, newborn, maternity, and milestone photography.

Testimonials

Newborn baby boy wrapped in soft mint green and white knitted blankets lying in decorative bowls for Monterey newborn studio session.

A baby wearing a white lace dress and headband lies on a white textured background at a studio newborn session in Monterey.

Jessica

Madison

"She will treat your most precious little baby with such gentleness and care and get images you will cherish forever"

Newborn Session

"Brenden is absolutely fantastic!! Not only did she capture amazing photos of our family but she so great to be around and made us feel so comfortable."

Blue and white balloon arch with cookie decorations and milk theme party decor creates a sweet celebration setup.

A maternity couple holds hands while walking through a golden field at sunset in the rolling hills of San Jose.

dARI

Zander

1st Birthday

Outdoor Maternity Session

"Brenden is a true professional, especially when working with little ones. She has a gift for making babies laugh and capturing those perfect, candid moments. She’s incredibly friendly, easy to work with, and brings amazing energy and enthusiasm to what she does. We’re so grateful for her work and would highly recommend her!"

"WOW! BEST maternity photographer ever! Brenden is a talented and passionate photographer! The day of our session we had a wildfire where all the roads to our house were closed. Brenden did not give up and turn around but instead found a way to get to our house and captured some of the most beautiful sunset maternity images! She is fabulous at making you feel comfortable, gorgeous, and excited during the session."

A maternity couple pose together in a minimalist black and white studio photoshoot in Monterey.

A maternity couple embraces in a golden field of tall grass during a romantic outdoor maternity photo session in Salinas.

HELEN

Alison

Studio Maternity and Newborn Session

Outdoor Maternity & Newborn Session

"I chose Brenden for my maternity and NB photoshoot and couldn’t be happier!! The photos in both sessions came out way better than I could imagine, she is patient, I was worried my baby would be too fussy at his NB photoshoot at two weeks old but she immediately calmed him! Our photos are beautiful. She is so flexible too and kind, thank you so much Brenden!!"

"I cried when I saw the prints from my daughter's newborn photo shoot! That's how incredible Brenden is! If you are looking for a maternity, newborn, or family photographer BRENDEN IS YOUR GIRL!!! We are so glad we did it and will treasure these photos forever! We look forward to booking again as our family grows. Thank you Brenden!"

Monterey Newborn & Family Photography – What to Know FAQ

Q1

Do you photograph siblings during newborn sessions?

Yes. Siblings are always included, and I photograph that portion first so older children can relax and head home once they’re done.

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Q2

What areas do you serve?

My studio is located in Pacific Grove, and I serve families throughout Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Salinas, and the greater Monterey Bay Area, and San Jose.

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Q3

What types of sessions do you offer?

I specialize in newborn, family, maternity, milestone, and lifestyle photography with a calm, baby-led approach.

Q4

What makes your newborn sessions stress-free?

Newborn sessions are designed to be calm, flexible, and baby-led. I allow plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and breaks, and I photograph siblings first so older children aren’t asked to wait around. When everything goes smoothly, I also make time for individual sibling portraits so each child is included.

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