In 2011 I was blessed to cross paths with some incredibly beautiful women growing some pretty incredible people.
Vancouver Island was the perfect backdrop for some of my favorite outdoor maternity images of 2011. (many of which I haven’t even had a chance to blog about yet!)
Do you have favorites?? I’d love to know which maternity session loved the most!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
xo
There is nothing quite like waiting for a baby.
A gorgeous little boy and another little one on the way. You all look gorgeous and I’m so excited to meet your newest addition.
I have to be honest here folks, seeing all these beautiful pregnant mommas, kinda makes me look forward to the time when it is our turn again. You?
However, now is not the time. So, for now… get your pregnancy fix here, with Jeanine and her beautiful family.
We knew we’d likely get some bad weather. We needed somewhere awesome and somewhat covered….
Enter Susan’s barn. Balance Equestrian Center. This session would not have been possible without the amazing ability to shoot the session here. So, THANK YOU Susan!
I loved it here from the first moment I stepped into the barn. Horses, hay, huge loft area. Pretty much amazing.
Enter… Lindsey and Dennis. Amazing couple. Lindsey came armed with a few clothing choices (which I LOVE) especially for maternity! We roamed, laughed and made fun of Dennis! It was awesome. You look radiant Lindsey and I can’t wait to meet your new addition soon!
I’ve long had arguments with myself over studio or outdoors for maternity sessions.
I will always say “studio is my favorite” after a fabulous studio session… but then say “outdoors is my favorite” after an outdoor session. It’s painful really. The truth is, I love them both. What I love about outdoor images is combining the beauty of our world, with the incredible strength, power and grace of a woman growing and carrying human life. Outdoor maternity images are natural, authentic, loving and can have gorgeous natural light, they are full of endless possibilities.
Pregnancy is a very personal time. We all go through a pregnancy on our own. Yes, with help, support etc from friends and partners etc, but really it all ends up with you and that baby growing inside you. Personal, special, surreal. I love that studio images can capture and celebrate the best part about a pregnancy without seeing any of the not so pretty parts. Studio maternity images can be extremely intimate, personal, beautiful and are full of endless possibilities. What it comes down to? Your personal preference really.
Here is gorgeous Glynnis from our session yesterday. We were booked for a studio shoot only, but the light outside had me crazy, and I made her sneak outside for a few. Then back to the studio for more. I love the outdoor light, the glow, her glow… inside, I love the accentuation of her amazing belly and shape. I can’t decide what I like more. I love it all.
So, which do you prefer?
Glynnis is a fabulous yoga momma and wanted to celebrate her yoga momma journey as well.
Soon little one. We’ll meet you soon.
For now, you grow and go easy on your momma.
We’ll meet you soon.
