Folsom Maternity Photography | Becky + Max

Maternity and Newborn Photography

Becky and Max have called me for maternity and newborn photos for both of their gorgeous children. I met Becky through one of my sisters, and she has been a favorite of mine to photograph over the years. Becky has a lightness in her spirit. She laughs so much. It is so good for the soul to be around folks like her. Max is hilarious. Like, really, really funny. His sharp wit and love for his wife make him a really awesome guy. After they had their first son they really settled into parenthood. Their home is forever full of toys, warmth, and Becky’s growing plant collection.

Having the same photographer shoot your maternity and newborn session is part of the fun. I get a chance to really bond with you over your belly and even more over your baby. We talk about motherhood and how hard times can be. We celebrate the successes of breastfeeding, commiserate over bottle-fed babies that refuse to take a bottle, and cry over how beautifully stressful and simple and complicated and chaotic life is with a newborn.

This family is such a good example of how much my heart can grow. Every session we have together is another opportunity for us to connect. At the end of the day it is really about connection and family. Photographing families as they start their journeys together, be it marriage or maternity, reminds me how lucky I am to be here on this earth. These sessions remind me of how lucky I am to do what I do.

Congrats to this family on their new addition (a perfect baby girl) and their growing family! I wish you all the best in your new family of four! Thank you so much for all of the sessions, you know I love watching these babies grow up!

folsom maternity photography

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.

Sacramento maternity photographer

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018

Sacramento Maternity Photography | Queena + Tyler

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!!

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