Milk + Lily Portrait Co.

Milk + Lily Portrait Co. Bay Area Family, Maternity, and Newborn Photography. Fine art photography studio in Walnut Creek. The studio was created by David N.
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Walnut Creek Photography

At the Milk + Lily Portrait Co., we specialize in timeless portraits with modern finish and clean lines. From the giggling playfulness of a newborn’s first session to the awestruck wonder of tottering first steps, we preserve these moments into memories that last long after the baby rolls have gone. Our studio is perfect for newborn, maternity, and family photo sessions.

Sachs, an award-winning wedding photographer with critically recognized work featured in the Knot and Huffington Post. He continues to capture the life-changing milestones of his couples as they grow and become a family. David has now opened the experience to everyone, and he can’t wait to meet you.

A little guidance goes a long way.Most families don’t need complex direction. Small adjustments in posture, light, and p...
04/01/2026

A little guidance goes a long way.

Most families don’t need complex direction. Small adjustments in posture, light, and positioning are often enough to create images that feel natural.

The goal is to support the moment, not control it.

The smallest moments tend to last the longest.It is often the subtle details that stay with families over time. A hand r...
04/01/2026

The smallest moments tend to last the longest.

It is often the subtle details that stay with families over time. A hand resting on a shoulder, the way a child leans in, a quiet expression that might have gone unnoticed in the moment.

Photographs help preserve those details before they fade into memory.

Sessions don’t need to feel rushed to be successful.A slower pace allows families to settle in naturally. It gives child...
03/28/2026

Sessions don’t need to feel rushed to be successful.

A slower pace allows families to settle in naturally. It gives children time to warm up and parents space to relax into the experience.

That rhythm is what creates photographs that feel genuine rather than forced. The goal is not efficiency. It is presence.




This is what comfort looks like on camera.Comfort doesn’t mean everything is quiet or still. It means there is space for...
03/27/2026

This is what comfort looks like on camera.

Comfort doesn’t mean everything is quiet or still. It means there is space for families to interact naturally without pressure.

That sense of ease shows up in the images in a way that can’t be staged.

Your camera roll is full of tiny moments.Little hands reaching for yours.Messy smiles.The in-between days that feel ordi...
03/22/2026

Your camera roll is full of tiny moments.

Little hands reaching for yours.
Messy smiles.
The in-between days that feel ordinary while you’re living them.

Phone photos capture them quickly, as they happen.

But photographs like these do something different.

They pause time.
They bring you into the frame, not just behind it.
They turn this fleeting stage into something you can hold onto.

Because babies grow.
Toddlers change almost overnight.
And these days don’t stay the same for long.

Both matter.
But they tell different parts of your story.

Follow along for more moments like these 🤍

They weren’t in a rush to book.There was always something—busy schedules, long days, other priorities.But this stage doe...
03/20/2026

They weren’t in a rush to book.

There was always something—
busy schedules, long days, other priorities.

But this stage doesn’t wait.

After the session, she looked at the images and said,
“I’m really glad we did this now.”

The in-between years are easy to miss.

Photographs help you hold onto it.

Save this for when you think you have more time.

The first days often feel like a blur.Soft, slow, and somehow overwhelming all at once.Between the feeds, the sleepless ...
03/19/2026

The first days often feel like a blur.
Soft, slow, and somehow overwhelming all at once.

Between the feeds, the sleepless nights, and the learning,
something else is unfolding quietly.

Tiny fingers curling around yours.
The way they rest so peacefully on your chest.
The small expressions that change every day.

These early moments don’t stay for long.
But they shape everything that comes after.

Photographs simply help you hold onto them.

Follow for more gentle reminders to capture what matters most.

The moments between poses matter most.Often the most meaningful photographs appear in the quiet spaces between direction...
03/16/2026

The moments between poses matter most.

Often the most meaningful photographs appear in the quiet spaces between direction.

A parent adjusting a blanket.

A child leaning closer without being asked.

A brief look shared between partners.

These moments are not staged. They unfold naturally when families feel comfortable enough to simply be present.

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Address

1347 Locust Street
Walnut Creek, CA
94596

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+19254309928

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