I truly cherish getting to love on clients who quickly become new friends. It's a joy to celebrate these milestones & moments with the sweet families who trust me to tell their story. I was absolutely loving photographing this sweet little boy, his big brown eyes, and this adoring family with arms wrapped around each other. We chose a beautiful hidden gem right here in the Bay Area on top of a mountain, right at sunset. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful spot with so many gorgeous photo locations for timeless family photos!
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This chapter of life is such a whirlwind of emotions, joy, and anticipation. It is a huge journey of transformation for every parent. And even though the days may feel long, the year will fly be SO quickly. The powerful journey of pregnancy soon becomes the life-changing journey of baby’s first year. There are SO many milestones to be captured here, both for you as an individual; for your family as a unit; and for your sweet Little One, too!
In this blog post I will be sharing everything you need to know about capturing maternity photos, especially in a gorgeous outdoor location. Read along to see my tips, tricks, and FAQ’s about Maternity photos.
I know so many mamas who have told me about getting caught up in life and routines and the understandable whirlwind of life, and suddenly it's been years and years since they had proper family photos made. Just snapshots. Usually on an iPhone, these days. And even more commonly--and tragically? Mama is never in the photos. She's always the one holding the camera.
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We photographed this beautiful maternity session at the end of summer, about 75 minutes before sunset. We chose a beautiful outdoor space in Menlo Park which was soaked in gorgeous summer lighting. This gallery is undoubtedly one of my favorites I’ve had the privilege to photograph. Stay tuned friends, in just a few short weeks I’ll be sharing the newborn images from this family’s lifestyle shoot as well!
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This session was photographed on a Canon 5D Mark IV with a 35mm 1.4 lens. This session features a 6month old milestone sessions. Common photography milestones for Baby’s First Year packages include maternity photos, Fresh 48, newborn lifestyle, 6 month session, and 1 year photos.
All photos were hand edited with no presets or actions. Photos were processed using a combination of both Lightroom and Photoshop.
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Is there anything on earth more beautiful than the promise of a new life, deeply loved and prayed for? My heart just loves photographing maternity sessions, especially with a couple just like this! Seeing their love and excited anticipation is such a treasure. I am honored to have the privilege of photographing this milestone before they undertake such a grand adventure with their new baby.
This beautiful gallery celebrates the growing life of a proud and excited couple soon to welcome their baby son into the world. Maternity sessions are best photographed around 30-32 weeks. Her gorgeous red dress accentuates her growing belly and highlights her sweet baby bump. I love this rich, bold color. You can opt for a figure-hugging dress or a flowing dress, but I do recommend long maternity dresses over short maternity dresses. It is also best to opt for a single color, or small subtle patterns, when choosing an outfit. Skip the bold, big, or vibrant patterns for another day.
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These photos were taken on a warm, cloudy day, before sunset, with a Canon Mark IV and a 50mm lens. Iris & Lace Photography serves the Silicon Valley, South Bay, Palo Alto, and San Jose region of the SF Bay Area. I specialize in families and couples, including maternity, lifestyle newborn, and engagement sessions.
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This beautiful family is celebrating their sweet one year old daughter’s first birthday this Spring! Can you believe her big soulful brown eyes? These parents were so kindhearted, easygoing, and clearly absolutely smitten with their baby girl! (And who on Earth wouldn’t be!?) It was such a great opportunity to meet a wonderful family and help them celebrate this beautiful milestone in their lives together.
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I always encourage my mamas to be in the images as well because I adore photographing motherhood. And I’m so thankful for how this gallery turned out! If we’d only photographed the baby boy, we would missed out on this delightful gallery capturing their love, connection, and relationship. So mamas, don’t be shy—-step out in front of the camera and capture those moments!
This session was photographed in Mountain View, SF Bay Area, California, with a Canon Mark 5D IV and a 35mm Sigma camera lens. All photos are edited by hand (no presets/actions) using Lightroom and Photoshop.
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Alexis and I first connected on Instagram as two fellow transplants who love exploring this beautiful region and all these wonderful adventures! Photographing her sweet beautiful family, with two happy, energetic little girls, was a wonderful experience. Check out the gallery from her family’s beautiful session, and read on to learn more about Brits in the Bay & her insider tips for navigating the Bay Area!
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