Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Carolyn & Greg

Carolyn contacted the studio to reserve a newborn session and didn't have maternity on her radar. When she viewed the maternity portfolio on the website, she decided that she did want maternity photos in the field because my photos "were not cheesy or contrived." Her husband's sister is a successful photographer in Manhattan but does not specialize in maternity and newborn. She and I share the philosophy that it is best to reserve your specific session type with someone who specializes in that niche. Jack of all trades, master of none is definitely something that I see far too often and it makes me a little bit sad. 

Carolyn came into the studio for a maternity fitting and arrived in scrubs. I found out that she is a speech therapist, and informed her I'd been in speech therapy for the majority of my childhood. For those who don't know, I wear hearing aids! I don't use sign language to communicate, but have no issues understanding my clients and communicating verbally. :) During the fitting Carolyn decided that she loved this one dress with a shawl so much that she didn't want to wear anything else.

Carolyn also opted to add on hair and makeup services and worked with Margaret. She absolutely loved working with her and stated that she felt gorgeous and natural but not overdone. Our HMUA's are amazing and professionals at what they do. They specialize in classic clean beauty but can kick it up a notch if you prefer a more dramatic look.

When we arrived at the field, we started shooting and had a lot of fun. During my sessions, I'm all about relaxing and joking and having fun.  When you are having FUN, it will show in your images. The joy will be evident, and you will look back on your session and smile when you see them. You can't fake real emotion...and why would you want to? Authenticity is what I strive for with every aspect of your experience with me.

I can't wait to share Carolyn and Greg's newborn session with you! Here are some of my favorites from their maternity session.   

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!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Caroline & Blair

Caroline contacted us to schedule a maternity session in the field, and scheduled a newborn session as well for when her daughter arrived. She and her husband Blair came to the studio all the way from north Alpharetta for a maternity fitting, and I was treated to listening to their very cool Australian accents! They're from Perth and here in the states working. I'll definitely be contacting Caroline in a few years for some insider tips when we take an anniversary trip to Down Under. 

I love working with so many clients from all over the world. Most of you know from watching my video that I have a hearing impairment, so I have an accent also. Understanding clients and communicating with them is never an issue, and we've had a couple clients in the studio who have only been speaking English for a year or so. We always find a way to communicate. The beautiful thing about photography is that it doesn't need words. It just needs emotion and mutual basic understanding.  I absolutely love meeting and working with clients from all over the world. So far we've had clients from England, Australia, Nigeria, Botswana, Japan, China, Korea, Germany, France, and Malaysia. I can't wait to see what other countries will be represented in our studio this year. 

Caroline chose to add on hair and makeup services with our HMUA Margaret for her maternity session. We met at the field on a humid summer night. Blair is a very stoic kind of guy that doesn't enjoy being in front of the camera, but with a few jokes and getting snuggled up to his wife, he started smiling and having fun. Some of my favorite images from this session are the ones at the very end, when Caroline and Blair were standing looking at each other as the sun set. Unprompted, she reached up to touch her husband's face, and it was magic. These are the real moments that I live for, and the moments that show who you are as a couple. The moments that you can show to your child printed out where your child can see how much you loved each other and how tender you were with each other while waiting for their arrival. 

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!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Jennifer & Johnson

Jennifer and Johnson contacted me to schedule a maternity session in the field at the end of the summer, and I had spots available due to backup dates not being used. When I schedule outdoor sessions, I always block another date on the calendar. My clients don't have to worry about me being overbooked and not being able to shoot their session before they have their baby! 

Jennifer came to the studio and tried on several dresses. The use of studio dresses is included with your session! She fell in love with two, and elected to add on hair and makeup services with Margaret. We met at the field in the hour before sunset, and started shooting. It was such a gorgeous evening, and the two of them had so much fun during their session. There was a lot of laughter, which I love - because when we're all laughing, we're relaxed and true personalities shine through. Since we will have already met during your styling appointment, there is no ice to break when it comes to getting to know each other! It takes about 5 minutes on average for my clients to "warm" up and feel comfortable. You don't need to worry about how you look or what you should do. I will guide you through your session every step of the way and help you adjust as necessary for the most flattering posing and to connect as a couple if you need a little help. Every client has remarked "Wow, that was so easy!" when we conclude their session. Our goal is for every session experience to be a relaxed and enjoyable one. 

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!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Clarissa

Clarissa contacted me for a studio maternity session. She was pregnant with her first baby, a little girl. She had previously gone the DIY route with a hobbyist friend, and realized that hiring a professional would ensure the results that she envisioned. She drove all the way from Hampton, Georgia to work with me! 

When Clarissa came into the studio, she told me that she had fallen in love with the images on the website and knew I was the perfect photographer for her. She tried on several pieces from the wardrobe and chose a lace dress and a split front dress as well since she knew she wanted a few bare belly images. All clients decide their comfort level. Some clients know they want bare belly images, and others know they don't. This is YOUR maternity session, so we will craft it to fit what you envision within the setting you choose.  We talked about all things pregnancy and afterwards, and had lots of fun chatting. She works as an ER trauma nurse, so I told her that it was likey that very little about being a mother would faze her since she's seen it all at this point! Clarissa definitely has the perfect personality and demeanor to work in the nursing field: she is calm and serene, and makes others feel at ease immediately. 

The day of her studio session, we arrived and began shooting. She had brought a flower crown with her to wear with one of the dresses. We do have a couple of options for flower crowns in our studio wardrobe as well! There was lots of laughter during the session and we had a great time. She looked absolutely beautiful in the dresses that she chose. When she saw her finalized images, she let me know how much she loved them and that she would let me know when her daughter was born. I'm excited to share images from her newborn session later this month, and the story about how that newborn session happened! 

*this session was photographed before the installation of our new white studio floors

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!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn and Maternity Photography | The Studio Wardrobe

Did you know that my studio has an extensive wardrobe that I am always adding to with high end pieces of beautiful clothing? These are some of the most recent additions. Studio pieces range in sizing from 0-16, and are carefully chosen for their beautiful colors, flattering cuts, and gorgeous textures that photograph well. All booked clients are welcome to borrow from the wardrobe, and roughly 90% of clients choose to do so for their maternity, newborn, or family session.

What if you don't want to borrow from the wardrobe but you're not sure what you should wear? No problem! Part of the experience of being one of my clients is having a photographer who truly cares about your entire experience. I will help you shop your own closet or shop for new clothing that will fit your vision and photograph beautifully. I provide you with a style guide and am available to answer any questions you may have. Don't think that you must only wear neutrals or a flowing dress for your session I love color and jeans just as much as the next person! The trick is choosing a flattering and cohesive look for the setting that you're in. What is MOST important is that you feel beautiful and comfortable!  

Let's work together! I'd love to hear from you and begin planning your session. Contact me today to start the conversation. 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Angela & Brandon

Angela contacted me to reserve a maternity session in the midst of moving to the Grant Park neighborhood, where my studio is located. They came in for their maternity fitting, and Angela asked me if we could incorporate her mom's scarf in their session. Angela had been very close to her mom, and had to say goodbye to her when she passed away from cancer. I thought this was such a wonderful way to honor her mother and make her a part of their experience since she isn't physically with Angela anymore. The scarf matched the dress she chose perfectly. When she wrapped the scarf around her standing in the field, we all teared up thinking of the special relationship with her mother and the fact that Angela would soon be a mother herself. 

Photographing Angela and Brandon was fun and relaxed, and seeing the love these two have for each other was very heartwarming! 

When I look at this image, I imagine Angela's mom giving her the biggest, longest, warmest hug. I know she's so proud of her.

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, 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. You can also sign up for my studio open house next month on Sunday, September 25th from 2-5 PM. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn & Maternity Photographer | My philosophy and how I work

If you're like me, you want to know about the person you're inviting into your life to document what will become some of your family's most treasured images. I worked with an amazing videographer to create a short video of Lily Sophia Photography studio experience, and I share my philosophy and approach.

 If you're pregnant in the Atlanta area and interested in booking me for your maternity and/or newborn session, I'd love to chat more about how I can make it one of the best experiences you've ever had. I love each and every one of my clients, and I highly value and care about them. The entire experience is designed around making it as seamless and stress free as possible for my clients. As a mom of three, I know where you are. I get it.  Most of my clients return time and time again as their families grow, and I love the long term relationships that I have developed over the years.  

If you're ready to reserve your newborn or maternity session, just contact me to start planning your session! It's never too early to book to guarantee my availability. I typically book months in advance and am currently booking all the way into October 2016. I can't wait to work with you! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Waiting for baby Selah

I was delighted to meet and photograph this sweet couple expecting a little baby girl next month!  I love the name (Selah) they have chosen for her, and they were so much fun to work with. Mama came to me to go through wardrobe options prior to their session, and she chose this gorgeous dress that is part of my studio wardrobe. Summers in Atlanta are incredibly hot and humid, and this dress is light and airy. Doesn't she look perfect in it? It's so comfortable to wear, and is one of my favorite pieces. 

We met before sundown at a secluded field, and we finished their maternity session in 25 minutes. My pregnancy photo sessions are not about cheesy photos or props. They're about the connection that you and your partner have together. I do provide some natural direction, but the rest unfolds easily as you interact. We all had a great time, and dad gave me a high five at the end since he was expecting to be trapped taking photos for 1+ hours. (who has time for that?!) 

I'd love to photograph your pregnancy journey, and have limited availability remaining for the summer. For those who don't like the summer heat or prefer more of a budoir style maternity shoot, you have the option of in studio photos! Contact me today so we can begin planning your maternity session!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Studio Maternity Sessions

I have quite a few clients elect for a studio maternity session. My studio is located in historic Grant Park, in a quiet building close to Zoo Atlanta. Some clients just don't want to be outdoors because they're not "outside people", and others want a more intimate session that they wouldn't be comfortable shooting outdoors. When we plan your session, I'll get a very good idea of what you want to shoot. My images are tasteful and classic, as my main goal is that your pregnancy pictures stand the test of time. Worried about feeling awkward? You might for the first couple of minutes, but by the time you leave you won't be. All of my clients tell me how much fun they had as they're leaving! You can also read about what clients say about their experience with me, or watch this short video to see what I'm like to work with! 

I have a gorgeous studio wardrobe, so all you need to do is do your hair and makeup (or have it professionally done!) and show up to the studio. If you're not sure about the studio wardrobe, you can schedule a complimentary fitting appointment to come in and see what there is that could work for you.  Almost all of my pieces are not maternity wear but have been carefully selected by me for the ability to accommodate a baby belly and drape beautifully. 

I have weekend availability for in studio maternity sessions, as well as during the week. I'd love to meet you and document your pregnancy for you with beautiful images that make you smile when you look at them. Contact me today to reserve your maternity session!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Birth Photographer | The Moments That Matter

As one of Atlanta's few professional birth photographers who has been photographing births for a while, I am often asked what I love the most about this work. My answer is better expressed with one of my favorite recent birth images. A picture is worth a thousand words... and in some cases, a million. This moment is one of them, seconds after this beautiful baby boy was born and handed to his parents. Look at them. Look at the awe, the relief, and the closeness of their family. 

This. This is why you hire a professional birth photographer to attend your birth. So that you and your partner can work together and focus on each other while bringing your baby into the world. And when your baby is finally in your arms after nine long months of waiting and dreaming about what their little face would look like, you can soak in the moments while I capture those first moments as parents. Moments that are once in a lifetime, and that can never be repeated with this new little life. Moments that I won't disturb with a flash or by asking you to pose. Real, authentic emotion in tangible memories that will still make your throat catch and your eyes shimmer when you look at them years from now. A beautiful keepsake album for your child to see the story of their birthday. Stunning prints to pass around to excited family and friends so they can feel like they were with you during those moments.

Your baby's birth only happens once - why not make sure you never forget any of the details in what will be the most amazing day of your life, second only to your wedding day.  You will always be a parent to this baby, n0 matter where life takes you. Providing families with the ability to have these memories is what motivates and drives me, and why I love photographing births here in Atlanta so much.

Want to get started? It's simple! Click here to contact me today and we'll meet in my studio which is located in Historic Grant Park located by Zoo Atlanta.  The meeting is complimentary with no obligation. I know you're probably tired from growing a baby, so we can meet on the weekend in the afternoon after you've had a chance to sleep in and recover from the week. You'll have a chance to ask questions, see the products offered with each collection, and view family friendly birth films not available for online viewing. 

As of this posting, I currently have limited spots remaining through August 2015, with one last minute availability slot remaining for May 2015.

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Heather and baby #4

Heather drove an hour from her home to my natural light studio in Atlanta for her maternity session to document her fourth pregnancy. Pregnancy pictures aren't just for your first baby: all babies deserve to be celebrated! We had such a fun time pulling from my studio wardrobe to dress her, and she is an absolutely stunning mama. I can't wait to find out what Heather ends up having since she's waiting to find out if it's a boy or a girl until the baby is born.

Ready to reserve your maternity session?  Watch this short film of me in action to see what it's like to work with me. Photography is an investment: be confident in your choice! Contact me today to get started. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Why Pregnancy Photos are important

As a maternity photographer in Atlanta who LOVES taking pregnancy photos for clients, I meet a lot of different women. Some women love the way they look and feel when they're pregnant. Others hate the way they feel but love the way they look. Some women hate it all and consider pregnancy a means to an end. Pregnancy isn't always easy. I dealt with pretty severe morning sickness with my pregnancies, and didn't feel so great for the first half.

The biggest concern I hear from clients is that they're going to look fat in their images. You may not look like you did before pregnancy, but hear me: you look beautiful. I promise. I know exactly what to dress you in from the studio wardrobe and what angles to shoot from to make you see how stunning you are pregnant. I also know how your hair and makeup need to be done and have many referrals of fabulous hair and makeup artists in the Atlanta area. Why not make a special day for yourself out of it? Get a massage beforehand, have your hair and makeup done as an add on service from our HMUA at the studio, and enjoy every minute of your session! 

Our bodies are amazing. We have the capability to grow a tiny cell cluster into a baby that weighs several pounds. We grow an entire new organ (the placenta) to support them. Regardless of how we may feel when pregnant, the kicks and the movements as your baby grows within are an amazing thing to feel. The thoughts that you think while feeling those movements: who will my baby look like? What will my baby be like personality wise? What color eyes will my baby have? The answers to the questions don't even matter in the end. It's your baby, and you love them with a fierceness you didn't even know possible. That love is only going to multiply in an infinite way the moment you meet them for the very first time. When you meet them, you will know them. You've gotten to know them over the nine months you have carried them. And you know what? They will know you. They know your voice, your warmth, and your love. Welcome to motherhood: let's celebrate it by capturing your pregnancy!

Ready to schedule a maternity session to capture your pregnancy? Watch this short film to see what it's like to work with me.  Contact me today to schedule a time to come by the studio and check out the wardrobe and product line before reserving your time with me. I can't wait to meet you! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Heather

Have I mentioned how much I adore maternity sessions and capturing pregnancy photos for expectant mothers in the Atlanta area? Motherhood portraiture has a special place in my heart.

My natural light studio is a warm and cozy space, and all my clients have remarked on how serene and comfortable it is. It doesn't take long to warm up to the camera with the way I shoot. If you haven't seen what I'm like in action during sessions, I encourage you to watch this short 1.5 minute film. Every single client who has scheduled a session with me and seen the film has informed me that it perfectly captures my personality and the way I work. 

This is Heather, one of the doulas behind the Sweet Blessings Doula team,  expecting her fourth child. She's waiting to find out if she has another son or daughter. I dressed Heather in several studio wardrobe pieces through her session, and I can't wait to share more from her beautiful session soon! 

Are you ready to create beautiful images of your pregnancy to treasure and share with your baby when they're older? Contact me to reserve your maternity session. I can't wait to meet you! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Olive

I was so excited to photograph Olive's maternity session in my natural light studio here in Atlanta. Olive had planned her wardrobe far in advance and had a clear vision for her session, which was very much in line with what I love to shoot. Olive brought her own split front maternity gown, and chose to wear a white chemise from my studio wardrobe for the in studio portion.

We then took her session outdoors to a quiet little spot that I knew would be the perfect location and backdrop for the stunning maternity gown she had chosen, and her husband joined in for some photos as well. It was in the 40's and windy, but Olive was a trouper and I worked as quickly as I could with some breaks in between for her to warm back up in a coat. 

While shooting the session was wonderful, it was even more amazing to reveal the gallery a couple of weeks later to Olive and her mother. Seeing the beaming smiles and hearing the gasps as they saw her maternity pictures for the first time was a lot of fun. Lily Sophia Photography is a full service boutique studio, and providing the full client experience is so important to me. I can't wait to see Olive again when she brings her baby to the studio next month!

If you'd like to book a maternity session, contact me today! I have limited openings this winter, and my warm and cozy studio space is the perfect place to escape the frigid outdoor temperatures we're experiencing this winter. If you're brave and willing to face the cold, I have some perfect locations that are gorgeous in the winter.  

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | The beauty of pregnancy

I love to take pregnancy photos for maternity clients here at my natural light studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Women are at their most beautiful when they are pregnant! I encourage my clients to take the time to have their hair and makeup professionally done, and am more than happy to recommend some talented makeup artists.

Maternity sessions are a lot of fun! Studio maternity sessions are perfect for women who want to show off the bare belly or wear more intimate clothing and not have to worry about gawking passerby. In Atlanta, the studio is also a reprieve from the oppressively hot summers and cold winters. 

Clients are often a little bit nervous and worried about feeling silly, but they all end up having the best time. Many other clients are worried that they don't look their best and are uncomfortable in their new pregnant body. It is my job to place my clients in the most flattering angles, and choose the perfect pieces from the studio wardrobe to accentuate the best features. A maternity session wonderful way to take some time out for yourself in the midst of all the business of the showers, getting the nursery ready, and fretting about all those last minute details. Take the opportunity to both pamper yourself and create beautiful images of this incredibly special time in your life!

Contact me today to begin planning your maternity session! I can't wait to work with you and create your perfect session with images to treasure for a lifetime. 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Intimate Studio Sessions

With the weather in Atlanta reaching extremes during winter and summer, I'm happy to offer pregnant mothers a reprieve for their maternity photos inside my gorgeous natural light studio. Many clients want to document their pregnancy wearing pretty intimates, and the images are absolutely lovely, tasteful, and stunning. My studio wardrobe also has quite a few options for clients to choose from!

This mama is expecting her baby boy in January, and she was so much fun to work with. She's a wedding photographer, and I love when other photographers trust me to craft images for them. She is so in love with her little boy, and can't wait to hold him and see his little face for the first time. I'm so excited for her!

I currently have limited openings for maternity clients in January and February, so if you'd like to reserve a maternity session, contact me today to begin planning! Newborn and birth clients have exclusive access to petite maternity studio session reservations. I can't wait to work with you and create stunning images of this incredibly beautiful time in your life. 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Studio Wardobe

When you're a client of Lily Sophia Photography, you have access to my studio wardrobe for expecting and new mothers. It's one less thing to worry about! There are many gorgeous pieces in neutral tones with feminine details ranging from size XS to XL. I have carefully chosen each piece for the studio wardrobe.  Every piece photographs like a dream, and will always be beautiful and timeless - even when your children's children see them.

All of my maternity and newborn/baby sessions include an optional complimentary pre planning session, and clients have the option to come to the studio to browse through the wardrobe to try things on and see if they fall in love with anything. The wardrobe is available for both in studio and outdoor sessions. Contact me to plan your maternity or newborn session today!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.