Hello! I’m Grethel Villate!
I’m a maternity, newborn, and motherhood photographer based in Los Angeles; but my journey started far from here. I was born and raised in Guatemala, surrounded by the warmth of family, the richness of culture, and a lifetime of memories. In 2018, life asked me to start over. I left my home, my roots, and the stories I held close; not because I wanted to, but because I had to. I arrived in the U.S. at 27 with nothing but a suitcase, determination, and faith. I was no one in a new place; but step by step, God opened paths I never imagined.
Through all the uncertainty, I found light behind the lens.
Photography became more than a passion; it became a way to heal, to connect, and My way to reconnect with humanity, to tell the stories I carried inside me, and to honor the new ones unfolding around me.
Today, I specialize in studio maternity, newborn, kids and motherhood photography; an art form that allows me to craft serene, intimate spaces where emotion can breathe and beauty can unfold naturally. In my studio each session is a celebration of life, love, and legacy.
These are not just portraits; they are heirlooms. Honest, timeless pieces of your legacy that will live on in frames, in albums, and in the hearts of those who come after you.
I care deeply. I listen. I pour intention into everything I create. Every session is a reflection of that; crafted with purpose, warmth, and the deepest respect for your story.
I’ve built this life and this business through hard work, resilience, and a fire that keeps pushing me to grow. I challenge myself constantly, both as an artist and as a woman. I believe in becoming better every day. And I know that the quietest moments often hold the loudest love.
If you want to remember the glow of pregnancy; not just beautiful, but powerful, radiant, and deeply feminine…
If you want to hold on to those tender newborn days; the way they curled into you, the sleepy sighs, the quiet magic…
And if you believe motherhood can be raw and real, but also soft, sexy, and full of strength; If you’re drawn to images that feel like art; timeless and deeply personal.
Then I would be honored to create with you.
To witness you. To celebrate every part of your journey.
To preserve your story before it becomes a memory.
I photograph with soul, with intention, and with a deep love for the beauty women carry through it all.