Lindsay scheduled a studio maternity session and chose to add on the hair and makeup services of Margaret.

Lindsay came in for a maternity fitting a couple of weeks before her session, and she chose an off the shoulder flowy dress from the studio wardrobe. The studio wardrobe is a perk for booked clients! There are no additional charges to use clothing from the studio, and you can rest assured that all of it photographs beautifully and will give you the gorgeous aesthetic that you're looking for. We have an assortment of sizes that will fit 0-16 and accommodate a pregnant belly. We've had moms as short at 4'10" and as tall as 6'2" borrow clothing from the wardrobe, and we have seen every kind of baby bump there is! Twin bump, high bump, basketball bump, wide bump, low bump, you name it. Shopping for yourself isn't always fun when you're pregnant, and it can be stressful trying to find something you'll likely only wear once or twice in your life. The studio wardrobe solves all of those problems with the bonuses of no nasty store lighting, snacks and beverages, and me on hand to help you choose the most flattering options for your shape and skin tone. ;)

When I arrived at the studio, Lindsay was in Margaret's makeup chair having the final touches applied. Margaret is lots of fun to work with, and nails it every single time. You'll learn a lot about makeup and application techniques while you're in her chair! I met Lindsay's sweet husband, James and set up while Lindsay was getting dressed. Then we started the session, and it was a lot of fun. James was a sweetheart and a bit of a jokester, so there was definitely laughter - which is always a good thing! I'm always looking for those real smiles and those real moments. Most clients need a few minutes to warm up and feel comfortable in front of the camera. It's MY job to get you there, and I will. All I need from you is a willingness to participate and have fun. It's that easy. No cheesy poses or awkwardness happens in my studio.

Here are just a few of my favorites from this maternity session!

Side by side images of a pregnant African American woman, and her husband with their hands on her bump.

Image of a pregnant, African American, woman, wearing an off the shoulder, cream, lace dress with one hand on the top of her belly and one hand below it.

Black and white image of an African American couple, holding each other and laughing with their hands on the woman's pregnant belly.

Side by side, black and white images of a pregnant African American woman, leaning against a wall and cradling her belly while she smiles.

Black and white image of a pregnant, African American couple, kissing and holding hands.

Side by side, black and white images of a pregnant, African American woman, sitting on a bed and holding her pregnant belly, while wearing an off the shoulder, lace dress.

Close up image of an African American woman's pregnant belly, with her and her husband's hands cradling it.

Black and white image of a pregnant, African American woman, laying on a bed, wearing an off the shoulder, lace dress and holding her belly.

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!