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A while back I had the lovely opportunity to photograph this sweet couple’s maternity session. It was extra special for me because the momma-to-be is my little cousin. It still feels so weird that we’re actually old enough to be starting families of our own. It feels like yesterday that I was bossing all of my younger cousin’s around to do Christmas plays at family gatherings or pretending to play school. Life goes so quickly… I love that I am able to capture all of these incredible milestones not just in my client’s lives, but in my family’s lives as well! Here’s a sneak peek from Hayley & Shane’s session. Enjoy!

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I love photographing expectant mommies. They are beyond beautiful. And the life that they are carrying is a true miracle.

For some, the journey can be an unexpected surprise, for others, it can be a long journey… But one thing these that these two roads have in common, at the end of those 9 months, a beautiful precious baby is born into this world. A life that has been thought about, anticipated for, and loved even before it is born.

I love photographing expectant mommies. They all have their own journey and story. They are all unique… and I love capturing that.

Here’s a sneak peek into this beautiful couple’s session. I can’t wait to meet their precious little girl in July! Enjoy!

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I sound like a resounding gong, but I absolutely {love} photographing expecting mommy’s. They radiate beauty, even if they don’t feel it. They glow with excitement as they carry the life that is growing every second of every day. It’s an amazing miracle and it is truly an honor to capture this amazing moment in time.

I love maternity sessions because in the midst of the 9+ month process of feeling uncomfortable and unattractive, moms get to see and feel how incredibly beautiful they are.

Below is a fun sneak peek from my most recent in-studio maternity session. I had a blast meeting this mommy to be and can’t wait to meet her little man when he arrives. Enjoy this sneak peek!

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Everyones road to parenthood is different. Some roads are quick and unexpected, others are long, tedious, and emotional. Which every road it is, one thing is for sure, the stories are all unique and beautiful.

I absolutely {LOVE} maternity portraiture. I love capturing how incredibly beautiful each and every woman is as they carry their unborn child. They glow with excitement and beam with anticipation and it is a true honor to be invited to document this incredible miracle of life.

I had such a wonderful time photographing this sweet couple during our cold spell we were having. The frost on the trees was beyond gorgeous, but add a momma-to-be amongst the fog and frost and it becomes even more beautiful. I can’t wait to meet their sweet little man when he arrives. Enjoy this sneak peek!

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I have never really been a fan of winter in the Northwest. It is generally dreary, wet, and grey. Although, I have to say, the month of January is typically the best month during the winter season bringing cold and clear skies, which I love.

In January, the light is a beautiful blue color and bounces off of trees casting gorgeous shadows while it illuminates the green moss that clings to it. Occasionally we will get snow flurries throughout the month and maybe stick if we’re lucky.

This past week, winter decided to surprise us with huge silver dollar sized snow flakes that sagged down the trees by the heavy weight. It was a beautiful site! And to my surprise, the snow hasn’t melted yet at the elevation that we live at. I love looking out our windows and seeing the shimmery white blanket that covers our lawn.

The other day, I happened to be walking by our windows while the light streamed through the trees (image above). I literally gasped at the color and site. It was GORGEOUS. And then I had a thought… MUST – DO – MATERNITY – SHOOT!

I follow and admire a photographer on Facebook whose work I adore from Kamloops Canada. Lisa, who is the owner of Milk and Honey Photography, specializes in maternity and newborn portraits. Her images are soft and sensational. In the winter, instead of staying cooped up inside taking maternity portraits, she ventures outdoors in the snow (insert jealousy here ). So, when we got our blanket of snow and the light was streaming through the trees I HAD to take advantage of the moment because our snow comes and goes so quickly here.

About 2 years ago I worked on a special maternity project that allowed me to play creatively with the direction I wanted to take my maternity portraiture. My friend Camille happened to be pregnant with her first baby girl, so I asked her if she would be interested in being my model. It was a LOT of fun and she was such a sport while we drove all over the Snohomish Valley to various locations for me to shoot at. She was even so sweet as to go out a second time with me for another quick shoot.

Well, Camille just so happens to be pregnant with baby girl #2… So I shot her a quick text seeing if she would like to be a model for me in the snow this time. I was SO excited when she said yes! She is a beauuutiful expecting mommy!!

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Weddings, Maternity, and Newborn Photography… Three areas that I am hugly passionate about with photography. I love them because they are three milestone moments in life that will never be forgotten… I love being able to document these incredible journeys for

I had the fun opportunity of meeting this beautifuly Momm, pregnant with baby #2. She is beautiful both outside and inside! I can’t wait to meet her second son when he decides to make his appearance!

To view more of my maternity portfolio, click here. Enjoy!

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First time ever in my career that I am playing “catch-up” with sneak peeks! It’s been buuuusssy around here lately, which is great! I loved all of the late fall outdoor sessions that I was able to capture before the rain came!

Here’s a fun sneak peek from a session a while back. Oh how I am already missing those warm no jacket days!

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This phase in life is one of my most favorite phases to document. I absolutely {love} photographing expectant mommies and the excitement they have in the life that they are carrying.

I have a blast at all of my sessions, but this is a special one for me because this is my beautiful cousin, Adrian, and her family. We grew up together, went to the same college together, were in each other’s weddings, and now it is so fun to watch our families grow together! I can’t believe she is expecting baby #2! Wasn’t it just yesterday that we were dressing up for those Christmas “shows” we’d put on for the family???

I love this phase of life! And I am so thankful that I have this opportunity to document these beautiful moments for so many people… including my own family! Here’s a fun sneak peek from their session! Enjoy!

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I absolutely LOVE photographing expectant mommies. It is one of my FAVORITE aspects of my job. The amazing miracle of life that is taking place at that very instant is truly awesome, and it is always such a joy to be able to document this moment in my client’s lives.

There is something so sculpturally gorgeous with the pregnant form. For me, capturing maternity portraits is not just about the road to parenthood, but also showing my clients how incredibly beautiful they are.

I had such a wonderful time meeting this beautiful mommy-to-be and her husband and can’t wait to meet their sweet little girl when she arrives!! Until then, here’s a fun sneak peek from her session! Enjoy!

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I adore Mommas-to-be. They are full of joy, beautiful, and so radiant.

Last week, in the beautiful clear blue skies and full blown sun, after taking a couple quick photos in the studio we headed outdoors. I had such a fun time with this couple and can’t wait to meet their precious little girl when she arrives! Here’s a quick sneak peek from their session. Enjoy!

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