Rebeca Yasuda Photography

Rebeca Yasuda Photography Newborn, Maternity, Birth Photography - Sacramento, CA

I remember that almost desperate desire to know what my babies looked like before they were born. I didn't perform any u...
01/31/2025

I remember that almost desperate desire to know what my babies looked like before they were born.

I didn't perform any ultrasounds, aside from a doppler every once in a while, so my curiosity was peaked throughout each pregnancy.

Who would they look like? What color hair? What color eyes? What shape of lips? I wanted to know everything. And, yet, I didn't even know if they would be a boy or a girl.

But I chose to wait.

The anticipation was almost unbearable. And surprisingly wonderful.

Seeing, smelling, hearing my babies for the first time was incredible. Getting to know these new souls was the best feeling I've ever had. I wouldn't change it for anything. Those are some of the best moments of my life. It's indescribable. Profound. The highest high you will ever feel. Ever.

The special sleeplessness of the postpartum period is a unique, often paradoxical experience. While it is undoubtedly ex...
01/29/2025

The special sleeplessness of the postpartum period is a unique, often paradoxical experience.

While it is undoubtedly exhausting and challenging, it is also deeply transformative, filled with moments of wonder, connection, and tenderness.

The nights may feel long and grueling, but the experience also highlights the preciousness of the early days.

Your baby changes so quickly, and each night offers a chance to witness small milestones — a gentle smile, a new sound, a soft sigh — moments that are fleeting, but will forever be etched in your memory.

Even in the depths of fatigue, parents often look back on these moments with nostalgia, knowing that while the sleeplessness felt endless, it was part of the incredible journey of new parenthood.

A newborn’s sleep is the epitome of innocence. They have not yet been shaped by the complexities of the world, and in th...
01/27/2025

A newborn’s sleep is the epitome of innocence.

They have not yet been shaped by the complexities of the world, and in their stillness, they radiate purity and simplicity.

The gentle rise and fall of his tiny chest, the soft flutter of her eyelashes, and the peaceful expression on their faces hold the promise of hope and new beginnings.

It’s a time free from the demands and stimuli of the world, wrapped in security of comfort of warmth.

There’s something incredibly special about witnessing your newborn sleep. The world pauses for a moment, and everything becomes gentle and soft.

The Placenta Tree of Life is a beautiful metaphor for the powerful, interconnected role the placenta plays in birth, gro...
01/24/2025

The Placenta Tree of Life is a beautiful metaphor for the powerful, interconnected role the placenta plays in birth, growth, and life.

It symbolizes the physical nourishment that the placenta provides and also the deep spiritual and emotional connections between mother and child.

Capturing images of you and your baby's tree of life can celebrate the sacredness and importance of this incredible process that nourishes and gives birth to new life.

The decision about where to give birth should be about where you feel safest. Whether this means at home, at a hospital,...
01/22/2025

The decision about where to give birth should be about where you feel safest.

Whether this means at home, at a hospital, or at a birth center, it’s essential that the environment aligns with your values, preferences, and health needs.

The safest place is where you feel most at ease, able to surrender to the process, and able to welcome new life into your world with confidence and peace.

There’s a profound sense of safety and comfort that comes from skilled hands guiding you through birth. The gentle touch...
01/20/2025

There’s a profound sense of safety and comfort that comes from skilled hands guiding you through birth.

The gentle touch of your midwife. The steady support of your birth team.

These hands bring a sense of calm and confidence when you need it most. They are a source of trust, experience, and unwavering care--providing calm reassurance when needed.

In the midst of the intensity, these skilled hands help you feel grounded, supported, and safe. They support an environment of surrender to the process unfolding.

The journey of having a new baby is a beautiful mix of raw vulnerability, unexpected highs, and deep challenges. The sle...
01/17/2025

The journey of having a new baby is a beautiful mix of raw vulnerability, unexpected highs, and deep challenges. The sleepless nights, the moments of self-doubt, the overwhelming love that can bring tears to your eyes – it’s all part of the ride.

You’ll experience joy like never before, as tiny hands grasp your fingers and sweet giggles fill the air. But there will also be times when it feels hard to keep up, when the weight of the responsibility seems too much, and you question if you’re doing it right.

That’s the thing about parenthood—it’s messy, unpredictable, and beautifully real. It’s in the struggle that the greatest growth happens, and in the quiet moments, you find a love deeper than you ever imagined. It’s all worth it.

These little toes hold a world of wonder. From their delicate curves to the way they scrunch when they stretch--they’re ...
01/15/2025

These little toes hold a world of wonder. From their delicate curves to the way they scrunch when they stretch--they’re a symbol of new beginnings, of endless milestones, and of the love that grows with every tiny step.

Now that our nursing journey is complete, I am so deeply grateful for every photo taken of me and my nursling babies. Th...
01/13/2025

Now that our nursing journey is complete, I am so deeply grateful for every photo taken of me and my nursling babies. These photos take me back to this special time, and I feel the deep love and connection so unique to this experience. There isn't anything quite like it. It's worth all the sleepless nights, all the struggle, all the eternal moments of fleeting desperation.

Don't forget to capture these special moments however you can. 💗

In the whirlwind of a new baby, it's the little details that often get overlooked — but these tiny features hold so much...
01/10/2025

In the whirlwind of a new baby, it's the little details that often get overlooked — but these tiny features hold so much meaning. From your newborn’s peely skin to the swirly curve of their bellybutton, these are the details that pass quickly yet stay with us forever.

As a photographer, I find joy in capturing these small, yet significant details that tell the story of your baby’s first days. Every wrinkle, every tiny toe, and yes — even that sweet little bellybutton — are precious reminders of how small they once were.

These are the memories that, years down the road, you’ll look back on and smile.

There is no love quite like the love a mother has for her baby. It’s gentle, all-encompassing, and unconditional. From t...
01/08/2025

There is no love quite like the love a mother has for her baby. It’s gentle, all-encompassing, and unconditional. From the moment they first meet, a mother’s heart is forever intertwined with her child’s.

Capturing these sacred moments is an honor. Witnessing the way a mother's eyes light up as she gazes at her little one, how she instinctively holds her baby close, and the deep connection between the two that is indestructible--these early days are a beautiful reminder of the endless love that shapes the world for them both.

A mother’s love is the most powerful force, and it’s such a joy to document these moments. 💗

In the first month of life, everything changes. It's a time of discovery, survival, elation, triumph, exhaustion, and lo...
01/06/2025

In the first month of life, everything changes. It's a time of discovery, survival, elation, triumph, exhaustion, and love. The bond between mother and child deepens in ways words can’t describe. Every cuddle, every glance, every moment is a testament to the love that’s been growing since day one.

As a photographer, I have the privilege of capturing these sacred moments — the quiet ones that may seem small but are the ones that fill our hearts most.

The best stories aren’t always the loudest ones — sometimes, they’re the softest and most intimate.

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