There’s something about pregnancy that simultaneously makes an expecting new feel simultaneously gorgeous and ugly.

I think feeling of ugliness comes from so many unmerited comments from friends and strangers.  “Gee!  You’re huge!  When are you due?!” can steal the joy of growing new life from any expecting mama.

When I do a maternity session, I want mama to feel pampered and gorgeous.  I recommend that mama invest in hair and makeup from my friend Katie at Cotton Rogue at Taylors Mill.

I also provide mama with an extensive maternity wardrobe to choose from in the studio.  These light and airy pieces are sized to fit a variety of shapes and sizes.  Each item is pinned to fit mama perfectly.

We do sets on our bed, with backlight, and lit from the front.  I love the effect that simply moving a light can have on each image.

This mama’s name is Chelsea. As this baby was number five, she was already tired of hearing the “Are you sure you aren’t having twins?” comments.  She felt so unlovely that she told me that she was sure she would “look awkward” in front of the camera, but this was her last baby and she wanted to remember the miracle of carrying life.

I’m so glad Chelsea chose to have this time memorialized despite her hesitations.  Mama loved the images and couldn’t believe how good she looks!

Chelsea, it was a joy to serve you!