Choosing a location for your maternity photos

The options are endless on locations for photos in the Sacramento area. How do you choose? I like to make a session as personal as possible, and if you are from out of the area or simply looking for someplace that shows the natural beauty of your home-town, I am happy to help! When Mita contacted me about maternity photos she wanted a location that had some romance and felt natural and wild. We choose one of my favorite fields in Folsom. The time of year allowed us some gorgeous green grass and a golden sunset. She loved her pregnancy and wanted to capture the way she felt during this time.

I have a whole bunch of fun ideas for the more adventurous maternity mamas, urban session ideas, natural locations, and intimate in-home sessions are also an option! When I said the options are endless they really are. I love assisting to help you brainstorm a place you can connect with. If you want to really love your final images you need to have the location be a place you feel comfortable.

Connection is most important

No matter the venue, what matters most is your connection with your baby and your partner. The images that resonate most with me and my families are those showing natural and authentic expressions and interactions. It is hard for me to explain how I shoot a session…it is less posing and more chatting. It is a lot of walking around and laughing and finding pockets of light. It is walking away probably feeling like we didn’t really get anything good 😉 then seeing magic in your final gallery. The experience is important. Your connection to your family and my connection to you both matter. I’m here to work with you on finding that perfect place where we can get lost in your moments.

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Queena e-mailed me about a maternity session last year. She let me know I took engagement photos for her co-worker, Andrea, and it is always awesome to meet new families through my past couples. I always get excited about photographing growing families, and this was no exception. Queena and Tyler are both doctors here in Sacramento. We chatted about their maternity leave, world travels, their plans for their new baby. It never surprises me how humans can connect on so many levels, even when we first meet. I can say, with truth, I really enjoy meeting and getting to know people. I feel happiness and anticipation for them to meet their new baby.

The way Tyler and Queena get along is so very sweet. Their relationship is natural and kind and we had a blast wandering the gardens near Land Park. We lucked out with some really pretty sunlight and warm weather, even though it was late fall. Tyler is from back east, and they sported some jerseys to show their new baby boy how much he has to love the family team.

We met in Land Park for their session. Sacramento offers such beautiful spots for photographs, and shooting maternity photos here was perfect. The gardens have the best little spots to tuck couples away and get some lovely, intimate images. The moments were strong here, mainly because these two really love each other and are truly excited for their baby. I know the feeling of waiting not-so patiently for a baby to arrive. I know you’ll be awesome parents. Congrats to you two!!