The miracle of motherhood is a forty week journey of excitement, beauty and wonder. A mother’s joy begins the moment she learns of a new life that is growing within her. Excitement soars when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time. And every playful kick reminds her that she is a different person now. Life has new meaning. She has new purpose. The love within a mother brims with fulfillment. These are precious days of expectation before little one’s arrival.
Expectant parents spend nine months wondering, planning and falling in love! To capture pictures of this growing love within a woman is to tell a story of strength and beauty. Her beauty and anticipation is written all over her. Her shape, her glow, the way she looks towards her baby before he ever arrives into this world, her story– all of these shout the value and love parents have for their baby.
Baby bumps are beautiful at any time, but the best times for photos during your pregnancy are between weeks 30-34. At this point, baby belly is nicely round and mom is more comfortable than she might become later in the pregnancy. Every pregnant mom deserves to feel gorgeous, because she is. Maternity pictures are elegance and womanhood, all wrapped up in a miraculous bundle. Preserved in portraits, these moments make wonderful keepsakes of a precious time.
Moms often tell me that the moments we photographed are the maternity moments that they remember best, as photos jog their memories every time they look at them again. With one week till her due date, this mom is glad we made photos at 34 weeks, when she was very comfortable during our outdoor photo shoot. She can’t wait to hold him. I can’t wait to meet him at his newborn photo session, either!
Pregnancy is a beautiful touch of heaven, a story worthy of photos.
I’m truly honored to capture each family story and can’t wait to meet each newborn. I would love to chat with you if you are considering in studio maternity photos or maternity images at a beautifully lit outdoor location. Full maternity gown wardrobe available for sessions. Feel free to call me at (352) 213-1250 or contact me about your baby bump!
Andrea says
Gorgeous Maternity Photography in Gainsville Florida. I love the variety in your style!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Another Andrea! That doesn’t happen too often. I do thank you for stopping by my website and for your high photography recommendations. Appreciate it!
Denny says
Beautiful maternity photos! Florida is lucky to have you; thanks for sharing! I really like the variety in your work.
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thanks so much Denny. I appreciate your feedback on my work!
Gonzalo Verdeja says
Great photos, you are very talented!!
Andrea Sollenberger says
I am glad that you enjoyed this post Gonzalo. Thanks for your kind words!
Marsha Pizarro says
Beautiful maternity images! I love your style!
Andrea Sollenberger says
So grateful for your feedback Marsha! Thanks for spending time reading my photography post!
seraphine says
Such amazing work of art capturing this special period for the family
Andrea Sollenberger says
I appreciate your words of support Seraphine. Thank you.
Shayna says
I love how you did this post. A wide variety of your work. These are great!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thank you Shayna! Variety is always a good way to display color, texture, skin tones and even body shapes!
Catherine says
These are perfect. What a perfect baby belly.
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thank you Catherine. Every baby bump is beautiful.
Alyson says
You\’re so right – every pregnant mom deserves to feel beautiful! Looking at your work, I\’m sure they do after time with you!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Many moms feel big and cumbersome when they are pregnant, but they are surprised and so pleased to look and feel beautiful in their photos. When they are, I know I have done my job well.
Jay Kowalik says
Beautiful photographs of expecting parents, love them all!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thank you for commenting. These moments are so easy to miss unless parents know it is possible to make them lasting with photos.
Doru says
Such a beautiful collection of Maternity Photos in Gainsville.These are great memories! Great work again, Andrea!
Sommer McClain says
I just love these maternity photos. You captured this mama to be perfectly!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thank you Sommer. I appreciate your support and compliments!