When Stephanie contacted us to learn more about our maternity and newborn sessions, she chose to book both. I love working with couples for both, and often see them for important milestones and then every year thereafter.

Stephanie came to the studio for her maternity fitting and I saw right away that she had a free spirit and loved the bohemian look. I pulled two dresses that I knew she would fit in, and she fell in love with them immediately. They were perfect for her skin tone and her personality! She had initially chosen the studio for her session, but I let her know that I felt the park was a better fit for what she was envisioning and the dresses she had chosen. She agreed, and we changed it to the park location since I still had availability for that time of day. We discussed what her husband should wear, and she also elected to book HMUA services as well.

The day of their maternity session was freezing cold and a bit windy. I am always a fan of wind during sessions because it adds such a beautiful and natural element that can't be replicated. I could follow clients around with a leaf blower, but I just don't think that would work as well. (Yes, I am joking) I assured her that I work quickly, and grabbed a blanket from my stash to bring along with us which came in handy for warming up in between. The blanket even made it into some of their final gallery images! :)

We had so much fun during their session and laughed a lot. Ben was a little unsure at first (like most husbands!) but after about 5 minutes, he was having a good time too. The most common concern that my clients express is that they don't know what to do and are afraid they're going to look awkward. Listen. It's MY job to get you comfortable and having fun. We'll build a relationship of trust and communication at the beginning of your experience with me when you come in for your maternity fitting. During your actual session, you won't be left wondering what to do. I'm with you every step of the way. When you look at your images after the session, you'll smile and remember how much fun you had during, and that the moments were real moments and reactions and not faked.

Here are some of my favorites from this gorgeous session!

Pregnant woman wearing a floral dress outside in a park in Atlanta, Georgia at sunset with her husband.

Pregnant woman wearing a floral dress smiling and laughing in a local Atlanta park.

Pregnant woman and her husband wrapped in a grey blanket on a cold winter day in Atlanta, GA.

Silhouette image of pregnant woman facing her husband on a hill in Atlanta.

Black and white image of a pregnant woman and her husband touching foreheads.

Black and white image of a pregnant woman wearing an off the shoulder dress embraced by her husband in a local Atlanta park.

Pregnant woman wearing floral dress snuggling with her husband at sunset in a local Atlanta park.

Pregnant woman wearing an off the shoulder dress sitting on the ground facing her husband with the sun setting behind them in Atlanta.

A close up photo of a pregnant woman in a floral dress with her husband caressing her pregnant belly.

A pregnant woman wearing an off the shoulder dress facing her husband and laughing with the sunset right behind them in Atlanta.

Pregnant woman leaning against a tree in Atlanta.

Maternity pictures incorporating a tree and the sunset in an Atlanta park.

Intimate image of an expecting couple. The pregnant woman is wearing an off the shoulder dress and cradling her belly while her husband wraps his arm around her and kisses her shoulder.

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!