Today, we had a quiet little celebration for the sweetest baby, waiting patiently to be brought earthside. 
In the cutest little house in Portsmouth, Virginia, we celebrated by making the morning all about rainbow baby Cooper. We documented his little life inside the womb, we talked about how he came to be, we talked about his mommy and daddy's long, emotional journey to parenthood, and we talked about their hopes and dreams for him once he's here. 
It was a perfect morning.  

We talked about what a beautiful sigh of relief it will be to finally hold him and stare into his face, to count his fingers and toes, and how amazing it feels to fall so deeply in love with someone you just laid eyes on. 
We talked about the special place where they found out their tiny miracle was on the way, I think it's pretty fitting that it was in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I feel like it's a pretty magical place!

One of the things I love about in home maternity sessions is that there is a feeling of comfort and security because you are in the space where you feel most yourself- your home. You're in the space where you are going to bring your baby to live. The place where you are going to make a lifetime of memories. 
It sets the scene for the story that is unfolding. 
And, in home maternity sessions introduce us to the characters of that story. 
One character of baby Cooper's story who I think is going to play a very important role is Nelli. I think she's going to be one faithful and loyal sidekick. What do you think?
Sidenote: this little lady was the bestest girl at the session, some might even say she stole the show a bit! She has the softest fur you've ever touched and she was so cuddly! 

If you'd like to schedule your in home maternity session, I'd love to chat with you and hear your story. I bet it's a good one. 
Click here or the Contact tab above to get that conversation started. 

Not many people visit our lovely Virginia beaches when rain threatens, but we did and were rewarded with a serene, quiet beach. The skies were a soothing shade of blue-grey and the waves were gently rolling, despite the gusty wind. 

We walked along the beach, talked, and had lots of laughs. 
Everything came so naturally, so organically, and I think that's how the best things in life happen. Here, Mama is 38 weeks along and when I asked her, "If you had to describe this pregnancy in a few words, what would they be?" She answered without hesitation, "Exhaustingly beautiful." 
Have you ever heard a more perfect description about the journey of pregnancy?

If you want something a little different for your maternity session (something that feels a bit more like you),  I'd like to present you with a different option. 
This is an opportunity to get beautiful, timeless maternity portraits- but without the fuss and hassle. This is an opportunity to be yourself and to put a bit of your unique personality into it. Dress the way you want to, wear your hair the way you'd like. 
This is an opportunity to leave your sweet little babe with a honest record of who you were when they were safely tucked in your belly.  

Would you like to talk about what a maternity session could look like for you? Contact me here or on the Contact tab above. I'd love to hear what you have to say. 

When I do in-home sessions, I always leave a little room for some loosely posed portraits, especially for a maternity session! When I saw this light in my client's home, I absolutely had to have it. I knew I needed mama right there in that light, bare belly. Isn't it just lovely? 

This veteran mama of 3,  who is 38 weeks pregnant with baby number 4, welcomed me into her home with open arms. They let me squeeze into and assimilate into their daily life and routine without a second thought- and that's just how I like it! 

I was there for morning routines and snack time (and then another snack time), as well as outdoor playtime before their rest time. I hope mama had time to snag a quick nap, but we all know how that usually goes. 
But now the waiting period begins, where we patiently, or not so patiently, wait for baby girl's arrival. I remember in my own pregnancies, these last few weeks were such a strange time. I was torn between wanting them here in my arms and wanting them to stay safely tucked away inside my body. 
As we talked about her pregnancy, I asked what was she most looking forward to about baby's arrival and without hesitation, in true mama style, she said, "I want to see my oldest be a helper this time around. And I want to see my middle two in their big sibling roles."
That just makes me happy and warm, I can't wait to see them all together in a few weeks. 

To schedule your maternity session, please click on the Contact tab above or right here to be taken directly to my contact form. I can't wait to hear from you and talk to you about what your session could look like!