Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Erica & Jason in the Gardens

Erica contacted me to schedule a maternity session at the gardens location in the winter. This session is from a while ago, but I wanted to share it on the blog so that clients considering booking outdoor session in the winter can see what a winter session can look like. It can be cold in the winter in Georgia, and the evening of this session was in the forties. The coldest outdoor session I have ever photographed was in the field, and it was 37 degrees with a wind chill of 27 degrees. We were all freezing, but you would never know it to look at the images!

During the colder months, I always encourage mamas to bring a winter coat with them if they have an outdoor session and we will take breaks as needed to warm up. I work very quickly and efficiently, so it'll be over before you know it! Braving the cold is worth it for the final resulting images since winter light is some of the most beautiful there is. Since outdoor sessions always begin one hour before sunset, winter sessions begin in the late afternoon since the sun sets in the 5 o'clock hour. If you hate the cold and just can't deal with it, come to the toasty warm studio for an indoor session! 

Erica came to the studio and we chatted for a bit and discovered that we were practically neighbors living just a couple of blocks from each other. Both of us have moved since then... and our new homes are also just a couple of blocks from each other. I joked that we must be destined to forever be neighbors! :) Erica chose a lovely tulle dress from our studio wardrobe which we have affectionately dubbed "the princess dress". I suggested that she utilize one of our warmer winter shawls so that she could keep a bit warmer for some of her images. She also had a flower crown made for her session from Candler Park Flowers, which I thought was lovely and looked beautiful with the dress she had chosen.

Here are just a few gorgeous images from this maternity session at the gardens! It's to believe their little miss will be turning two this coming winter! 

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. Watch this video 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 | Lisa & Chris

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! 

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 | Kate & David, a field session

Kayte contacted me for a field maternity session and knew that I was the one she wanted to work with after viewing images in my portfolio. She loved the glowy and backlight images with the focus on emotional connection. Kayte works as an interior designer, and her husband works at a very popular French eatery in the Atlanta area. I am always honored when other creatives choose to work with me and love my aesthetic. 

We met at the field for their maternity session one hot summer evening, and Kayte wore a gorgeous dress that I fell in love with.... so much, that I added it to my own studio wardrobe! She knew she wanted an image of the sun shining through the dress to show her beautiful pregnancy shape and I loved that she had the same ideas that I did. Because it was so hot and Kayte was already feeling uncomfortable, we shot this maternity session quickly. I don't like to ask my expecting mamas to move around any more than necessary so that they can save themselves the physical exertion. Instead, I move around as needed and have dad move too. 

After their maternity session (literally just days after) Kayte was admitted to the hospital with pre-eclampsia. Fortunately, baby Ford arrived perfectly healthy and safe and is just the cutest little baby! This is why I recommend scheduling your maternity session between 30-34 weeks if possible. It's a good time frame to have a beautiful round belly but generally before potential swelling and/or complications. That being said, we have had lots of last minute clients between 37-40 weeks so it's a general guideline, not a rule.

I absolutely adore the images from this session, and the black and white images are some of my favorites.

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 | Yetsie & Roger

Yetsie called the studio to ask questions about a maternity session with me, and was thrilled to hear that she could borrow from the studio wardrobe. Many clients are glad to hear they won't have to deal with shopping while pregnant, and won't have to purchase a dress they may never wear again. She and her husband came to the studio for her maternity fitting, and she chose two dresses from the wardrobe that she loved. It was so much fun getting to know them at their fitting, and I couldn't wait for their session!

Margaret met Yetsie at the studio in advance of her maternity session and prepped her hair and makeup. Margaret is amazing and loved by all of my clients who have used her - roughly 75% of clients choose to add on her services to their session. Sitting in her chair is like hanging out with an old friend, and the results are perfection.

When I arrived, Margaret was just finishing up, so we got started. I loved the gowns that Yetsie had chosen. Roger was such a fun and willing participant, and we all had such a great time in the hour we spent together. Isn't she absolutely gorgeous? 

After their maternity session, Yetsie asked to book a newborn session with me as well. I can't wait to share the gorgeous images of their sweet baby girl who looks EXACTLY like her mama! 

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. 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 | Shannon

Things are quite busy here in the studio with bookings all the way through September 2016! As a result, I don't always have the time to blog my sessions.  However, I do love posting recent session photos to my Instagram account. If you're on Instagram, let's connect! 

Shannon came to the studio in Grant Park for her maternity session on a cold January day. She brought nothing except herself, and made herself comfortable with a drink from the studio fridge as she sat in the hair and makeup chair. I've partnered with a fabulous HMUA who will meet you here at the studio if you want to add on her services to your maternity or newborn session. Margaret understands exactly how to apply your makeup and do your hair to make your images absolutely stunning - but the best part is that you still look like yourself!

After Shannon's hair and makeup were ready to go, we did a few test shots to make sure nothing needed to be adjusted. Then came the fun part of selecting the different dresses. I always enjoy making suggestions of dresses to wear from my studio wardrobe for my clients, because I know what will look beautiful on different body types. Client personality comes into play too, as some clients love a boho look, others love ethereal, and others love a little glamour. I've got something for everyone!

 Dresses: from studio wardrobe, HMUA: Margaret Snider

Isn't Shannon gorgeous?!

I'd love to work with you to create gorgeous images of your pregnancy. We will have lots of fun: guaranteed. I really enjoy getting to know my clients, and even if you're not comfortable in front of the camera or in your new pregnant body, you'll feel like we're old friends by the end of our time together. Reserving your maternity session early is recommended in order to guarantee my availability, but I will do my very best to fit you in if you waited until the last minute. 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 | All the way from Nashville

When Amber contacted me a few weeks ago about reserving a maternity session in the studio, I noticed that her area code was for Nashville, TN. I found out that she actually lived in Nashville and was driving four hours to Atlanta for her session! This is not the first time I've had a client drive from several hours away to work with me (I've had clients from Michigan and South Carolina come for sessions with me), but I'm always honored when I hear clients want to spend extra travel time to have me be their photographer. Amber came to the studio the weekend before her shoot for her maternity fitting and to look through the dresses. She had seen several dresses already that previous clients had worn, and knew exactly what she wanted to try on. I think she tried on over 10, and selected a total of three. The following weekend she returned to the studio with her husband, and we had a lot of fun shooting her session! She looked absolutely gorgeous in the dresses that she chose, and I'm so excited to share more from her session over the coming weeks. 

Ready to book your maternity session? I have very limited availability remaining for 2015 and have already started filling my calendar through March 2016! If you waited until the last minute, please contact me - if I am able to make it work for you, I will. I don't want anyone to miss the opportunity to have maternity images because this is such a special time in your life that will never happen again with this baby. If the gardens aren't the location for you, the field is a gorgeous location for those who love the outdoors and sunset light. Indoor studio sessions are offered for those who don't like the outdoors or want a more private location. Contact me today to begin planning your session, and watch this short 1.5 minute film to see what the experience of working with me is like. 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 | The Gardens

For the past year, my maternity sessions have had a choice of two locations: the field or the studio. I'm excited to announce a third location choice: the gardens! This special location is in intown Atlanta, and I shoot sessions there on weekdays during the late afternoons. There is very limited weekend availability for this location. The gardens are perfect for those who prefer a more manicured look with gorgeous architectural features - many of which are shown in the images below. 

I loved shooting this session in the gardens last winter. Even though it was freezing cold in the month of December, my clients toughed it out and the final images were totally worth it! As a note, these dresses are not in my studio wardrobe as my client purchased them months before her session. I have many lovely options available for clients that would look beautiful in the gardens, and I offer complimentary styling assistance if you prefer to shop for your own outfit or use pieces already in your closet. 

My maternity sessions are almost full for the year - I have limited availability remaining for 2015! 

Ready to book your maternity session? I have very limited availability remaining for 2015 and have already started filling my calendar through March 2016! If you waited until the last minute, please contact me - if I am able to make it work for you, I will. I don't want anyone to miss the opportunity to have maternity images because this is such a special time in your life that will never happen again with this baby. If the gardens aren't the location for you, the field is a gorgeous location for those who love the outdoors and sunset light. Indoor studio sessions are offered for those who don't like the outdoors or want a more private location. Contact me today to begin planning your session, and watch this short 1.5 minute film to see what the experience of working with me is like. 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 | In the studio

Laura contacted me at the last minute for a maternity session. She had taken a while to show in her pregnancy (a problem lots of us tall girls have, including me!) , so she decided at 36 weeks that she wanted to document her pregnancy. She decided on a studio session, and she came to my studio on Monday afternoon.

The first thing she did was go through all of the studio wardrobe options, and I made a few suggestions for what to wear. We had fun chatting during her session, and she was just a lovely client. I can't wait to share more images from her session, but for now, I'll post one of my all time favorite studio shots. Isn't she absolutely glowing?

Ready to book your maternity session? I have very limited availability remaining for 2015 and have already started filling my calendar through March 2016! If you waited until the last minute, please contact me - if I am able to make it work for you, I will. I don't want anyone to miss the opportunity to have maternity images because this is such a special time in your life that will never happen again with this baby. The field is a gorgeous location for those who love the outdoors and sunset light. Indoor studio sessions are offered for those who don't like the outdoors or want a more private location. Contact me today to begin planning your session, and watch this short 1.5 minute film to see what the experience of working with me is like. 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 on baby girl

This couple was so much fun to work with, and mama borrowed her dress from my studio wardrobe which is available to all clients. My studio wardrobe is carefully curated and I have personally chosen every piece in it. Many clients are surprised to see that the majority of the studio clothing isn't maternity clothing but just has the room to accommodate a growing belly!

We met in the field that I love to shoot in just before sunset, and I enjoyed capturing their natural interaction. I can't wait to meet their little girl when they bring her to the studio for their newborn session sometime next month after she arrives! 

My maternity sessions are about the love and connection that you and your partner share as you anticipate your new arrival. I love being able to document such a special time in the lives of my clients. Are you expecting? You will only be pregnant with this baby once. Document it! 

When this couple came into the studio a week later to view their images, they chose the image on the left for their wall art in their home. My maternity sessions include a piece of tangible and beautiful artwork for your home, which is so important to have. As a full service photographer, I want to ensure my clients walk away from their experience with something in their hands to treasure for a lifetime in addition to archival digital files.  

Summer is almost completely full for maternity session availability, so don't delay contacting me to begin planning yours. Watch this short 1.5 minute video to see what it's like to work 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.