Maternity photo sessions are a special way for a growing family to remember the joy and anticipation of a tiny new arrival. Marta is eagerly awaiting the birth of her new baby son, and when she and her husband Diego talked to me about a photo shoot that included their family and showed off their excitement and love for a new bundle of joy, I was thrilled to start getting creative and work on some unique and beautiful ideas for them!
Together with their daughter Anya, it’s easy to see the emotion on their faces as they all embrace Marta’s beautiful baby bump. This is sure to be a family photo they’ll treasure for years to come as they remember how they were all feeling in the days and weeks just before a new baby brother arrived.
MOM AND DAUGHTER, ELEGANT IN WHITE
With a serene smile on her face, mom gazes down at her lovely little girl who is standing on a tiny stool so she can rest her head right against mom’s baby bump. This is a beautiful image for so many reasons! A sweet mommy-and-me moment with Anya adds a special touch to this family’s photo collection, emphasizing the special bond that exists between the two of them even as they look forward to adding a baby boy to the mix.
Mom is radiant and glowing in a white off-the-shoulder gown that’s lacy and flowy. Not only is it gorgeous, but it hugs her curves in all the right places and shows off her perfect tummy with its striking textures and design.
BIG SISTERS MAKE THE BEST FRIENDS
Just wait and see…when her little brother arrives, Anya will take him under her wing and show him the ropes. From hide-and-seek to moments of mischief, it’s a pretty good bet that as these two grow up, they’ll be peas in a pod!
This photo is such a precious reflection of little Anya’s sweet demeanor. As she looks directly at the camera with her deep brown eyes, you can see the happiness and excitement as she places her cheek against her mom’s tummy to give her new baby brother an early bit of love.
Moments like this one are great ways to include older siblings in family and maternity sessions, too. Just think how loved and included Anya feels to be a part of a moment that’s so special to everyone involved!
TRUE LOVE…WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
I love being able to capture images that evoke emotion and convey meaningful moments—and the image below with dad tenderly holding mom’s tummy while gazing lovingly downward is one of those photos. It’s plain to see the depth of love this couple has for each other. They are full of joy at the upcoming arrival of their son—and full of pride for their growing family.
PROFESSIONAL MATERNITY PHOTO SESSION IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
Hold onto your hats…this is going to go by fast! Before you know it, that positive result you got from your doctor will transform into a living, crying, babbling baby—and your family will have grown by ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes!
That’s why a maternity session is so important. It gives you the opportunity to remember all the happy moments that led up to that big day when your little one makes his big entrance! If you’re in the Gainesville, Florida, area, be sure to learn more about Maternity Sessions where you can access our beautiful collection of gowns and dresses made especially for your baby bump. We can work together to make sure your personal style shines in every photo we take!
GLOWING IN AN ETHEREAL FLOWY GOWN
Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful thing, and part of that beauty is seen in the graceful, feminine, and strong elegance of a mom-to-be. The supple, changing shape of an expecting mom is a lovely reminder that a new life is on the way and more joy is about to be added to every single day.
Pregnancy can have stressful and exhausting moments for new moms, so moments like this one—filled with peace and tranquility—are essential! Not only do you remind yourself you are so beautiful and strong, but also that your changing body is bringing a cherished little one into your life.
ISN’T SHE LOVELY
Looking positively entrancing in this gown, Marta smiles serenely as she lifts the delicate layers of her trailing skirt in a carefree moment. Her tranquil demeanor and peaceful expression convey the joy that’s in her heart! Her young family is growing, and she’s about to add a newborn son to her crew. I couldn’t be happier for this family and for their newest little blessing!
A MOMENT WITH MOM
Just Marta and her soon-to-be-born baby boy are in this photo, and it’s a heartwarming moment to see mom gently wrap her arms around her tummy and gaze lovingly downward. It’s such a symbol of the protectiveness and unconditional love of motherhood. Marta’s face holds all the love in the world for this little boy, and her gentle, adoring demeanor promises she’ll be his biggest supporter for all time.
HELLO, MAMA!
I love this photo for its energy and creative styling! And I don’t even need to tell you…Marta looks stunning with this gauzy white dress billowing behind her as if she’s caught in a breeze. In stylish platform heels, she shows off stunning legs as she cradles her baby bump and gazes at the camera.
How does she look this energetic and amazing? Timing is key! Maternity photos are best done when your bump is showing nicely, but don’t wait until right before your due date, because you’ll inevitably feel exhausted and not in the mood to be on your feet posing for photos or walking the runway. Marta’s timing was perfect, and you can see it in her photo collection. This mama looks refreshed and beautiful!
I adore this family and always love when they return to the studio for new photo collections! I’m so happy to help them welcome the newest addition to their family with keepsakes they’ll be able to share with family and treasure forever.
If you have questions or are interested in a maternity photo session or a family photo session, please contact me here. You can get great ideas and inspiration by viewing my portfolio and be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates.
I absolutely love big sisters little smile in her pictures. Wonderful way to celebrate the newest arrival with maternity photos. And all that cream is dreamy!
Thank Jodi. What a family story each family has! To include siblings in maternity photos tells that story loud and clear in joy-filled pictures. It sure was fun making these memories come to life with photos for this mom and dad!
What beautiful family/maternity photos you captured for this growing family! I love how the neutral colors allow the family and their connection to shine!
Thank so much Brandi! Keeping it simple with whites and ivory tones adds to the glow and dreamy effect for Marta! I love how her maternity photos turned out and I am glad you did too! Thanks for your comments!
These maternity portraits are so soft and dreamy, I love them, Andrea! The styling is perfect and I absolutely love her daughter’s smile! She’s gonna be an awesome big sister. So sweet!!
It’s always fun to work with families that you have gotten to know from previous sessions. I truly know each one and it’s a great time to catch up as well as to catch their best expressions in maternity photos! As always, they were all rockstars. Big sister will make a perfect little mama’s helper!
Big sister is just adorable, and I love the way she has been included with the pictures. Of course, mom is stunning too, and makes every picture look so elegant. Pregnancy is such a beautiful time in a family’s life, and to have these photographs to remember these special days is priceless. This little boy is going to be so loved when he joins his family. Beautiful work, Andrea!
This family has such a story to tell and I love that their maternity photos tell their story! Little brother is already so loved and cherished, by his parents and his bib sister. Thank you Susan for your kind words.
Lovely maternity and family shoot. Very soft and warm pictures of mom, mom and Anya, and the whole family. Great capture of a truly blessed time of life.
Thanks so much Jasmine! There is a wonderful and warm feeling with each of the combinations of maternity photos with mom, all centered around that baby who is loved so much already. It truly was fun to work with this family!
As every member of the family looks forward to the new addition, it is awesome to include the family in the pictures!! Every photo is exquisite, Beautiful work, Andrea!!
I appreciate your words of affirmation Marty. Including siblings and dads in maternity photos documents the whole family’s anticipation of this already loved new family member. It truly is an honor to create these loving maternity photo memories with mom and dad!!
I enjoyed these family portraits! You can feel the joy, excitement and expectation that everyone is feeling. While they are all beautifully designed and perfectly shot, my favorite is the whole family with the little girl snuggling close to her mom and dad wrapping all of them in his arms. The positioning of the little girl on the stool at the perfect height near her mommy’s tummy brings everyone close to one another, a beautiful expression of family togetherness. Well done!
All of these details that you describe are a big part of the planning in order to achieve an outcome that shows the emotion and connection of everyone for little baby brother! What a thrill for a family to share in this expectation and love towards a new family member. Marta and Diego and Anya expressed their joy sincerely. I am glad you enjoyed this joy-filled maternity session! Thank you for your comments and compliments, Christine!
Stunning maternity pictures. So sweet that big sister and dad were part of the maternity shoot. I am just amazed at the perfect timing to shoot the dress ‘flying’. Great job!
Thank you for taking time to share this awesome excitement of yours, Nadia. It truly is a amazing to capture the joy of family anticipating a new baby in the family. Big sister added such a sweet touch to this family maternity photo collection.