Folsom Maternity Photographer | Maternity + Newborn

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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May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Sacramento Maternity Photographer | Cat + Family

Maternity photos rock. Referrals rock. Cat and her family are also pretty awesome.

I had the extreme pleasure of photographing Cameron and Gabby’s wedding last year, and Cat is Cam’s sister-in-law. I almost immediately bond with all of my families. It is even faster, like light speed, when I get a chance to photograph a friend of family member of a wedding couple.

Why maternity photos?

I say again and again, photos matter. Why maternity photos? There are a handful of important moments in your life when you really want to hit the pause button. Growing your child inside of your body was one of those times for me. I may not have enjoyed every second of being pregnant (I was not one of the lucky glowing mamas out there and am still jealous of you all), but I appreciated the pure miracle of what was happening. From my perspective, as a photographer, I love moments. Big moments, small moments, any moments. Maternity photos are a time to hit pause. To sit back and really soak up your pregnancy.

We talk. We walk. We chat about your pregnancy and your upcoming newborn session. We get to know each other and there is a level of trust formed between you/mama and me/photographer. When I show up to your home for your newborn session we already know each other. We are old friends. When I snuggle your baby and breath in all that sweet newborn goodness you smile. We will bond over the joys and pains of childbirth. Maternity photos are a step in our relationship and one that I value and appreciate so much. My honest feelings on maternity photos are why not? Why not celebrate the beauty that is your growing body? Why not document this precious time in your life? Why not get to know the woman (me) that will photograph your delicate newborn baby.

Why maternity photos? Because moments and photographs matter.

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December 7, 2017January 1, 2018

Sacramento Maternity Photography | Cristiane + Daniel

When we first met over e-mail, I knew I would love Cristiane. She is sweet, soft-spoken, thoughtful, and gracefully beautiful. She is a professor and works for a non-profit. Cristiane’s love for biology and nature is evident in their home. Her husband, Daniel, is bright, affectionate, and kind. As a pair they are easy to be around, and very gracious. After spending the afternoon with them for their maternity I am already excited to meet their little one in a couple of months.

We decided to start their maternity session in their home, since they are local it only makes sense to capture some images in their favorite place. With their pups frolicking around, I fell in love with the peacefulness of their yard. The fall colored leaves and their garden made the perfect backdrop for some photos outside. I enjoyed their company while we enjoyed the yard. Their beautiful dog, Winston, made an appearance by loving sweetly on his mom’s belly. I know I say this a lot, but in-home sessions are the absolute best. Home provides a special level of comfort.

After taking some photos at home and after Daniel finished his tea, we headed out to a nearby park for sunset pictures. The sunset was perfect, since we avoided rain I was happy with the gorgeous glow around these two. We danced around the puddles on the ground and enjoyed the crisp fall air.

Cristiane sent me this kind message after our session. these words mean so much to me, since I try so hard to capture genuine expressions and moments even in a staged session. Her kindness and thoughtfulness extends even here:

These are wonderful! Thank you. I can’t wait to show Daniel…everything looks so soft and natural. You caught us both in some genuine, relaxed moments. We’ll be cherishing these for a long time to come.

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