Chris contacted me to schedule a maternity session in the field as a surprise Valentine's Day gift for his wife, Lisa! I thought that was such a sweet surprise for her... but unfortunately Chris left open my email on his computer so she found out about it. He emailed me to let me know that he had been busted, but that the good news was that she was ecstatic about it. Lisa leaves the photographer selection up to Chris because she's busy being an oncologist specializing in breast cancer.

The two of them came into the studio for a maternity fitting and we got to know each other. Chris is originally from Signapore, and they moved to Atlanta for Lisa's residency with the plan of returning to New York after she finished up. Lisa chose two dresses from the wardrobe for her session, and we met at the field a couple of weeks later.

Chris and Lisa brought along their first baby - Milo, who is just the sweetest pup. I welcome well behaved and well trained dogs to be included in outdoor sessions but caution that you'll want to bring along another person to spend time with your pet when they are not in the images. There are other people and dogs around during outdoor sessions, and they must remain leashed unless you are able to hold them in your arms.

Lisa looked absolutely stunning in the dresses she chose, and I loved the white lace gown on her. This gown is often loved by clients who come in: but as a warning, it fits petite mamas with small bellies.

After Chris and Lisa viewed their gallery, they told me how much they loved their images and asked to book a newborn session for when their baby arrived and grabbed the last spot on my schedule for their due date month!

Here are some of my favorites from Chris & Lisa's session. I can't wait to share newborn photos of their adorable baby in a couple of days!

Image of a pregnant woman, wearing a purple, lace top dress, smiling at her Asian husband, and standing in a field at sunset.

Black and white, side by side images of a pregnant couple. The first image, is a close up her their arms around her belly and the second image, is of them smiling up at each other with their arms around her belly.

Image of a pregnant woman, wearing a light purple, lace top dress, with one hand on tip of her belly and one hand below her belly, standing in an Atlanta field at sunset.

Image of a pregnant woman, with on hand on her belly and one hand petting her dog, who is being held be her husband.

Image of a pregnant woman and her husband, standing in a field, looking up at each other and smiling, with their hands on her belly.

Image collage of a pregnant woman, wearing a white lace dress, standing in a field.

Up close image of a pregnant woman, with her hands on her belly, wearing a white, long sleeved, lace dress.

Side by side images of a pregnant woman and her Asian husband, standing in a field at sunset.

Black and white image of a pregnant woman, and her Asian husband, facing each other and smiling, with their hands on 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!