It’s so easy to say “no” to a maternity session. You’re busy. You don’t want your photo taken. You are uncomfortable in this new body. But this time is so fleeting. A maternity session celebrates who you are at that moment in time – so excited for the baby to arrive, so nervous, so in love with a little person you’ve never met. Maternity photos usher in your new life, as a mom, as a parenting partner, as a diaper changer, a chauffeur, a lullaby singer, a tiny book reader. A folder of teeny socks, a laundry professional, a sleep-deprived mushball. These photos are the You right before that. The transitional You. They are photos to cherish. To celebrate. To show your baby in all the years to come.
It is such an honor to document this time in a woman’s life. If you’re an avid reader of my blog (if those even exist!), you might recognize this stunning mama-to-be. I have photographed her many times over the years and every time is a magical experience. These photos are not just about a new baby, but they’re also about pure joy. About the search for happiness and finding it. I could not be happier for these two parents-to-be and I am so thrilled they are on this journey together. Here are some of my favorites from our session together…
