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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Natural family photography in Palo Alto, San Francisco Bay Area Family Photos
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There is no scene quite as iconic as the beautiful rolling golden hills of Northern California. This is one of my most requested locations for families in the Bay Area. This location is conveniently located in Palo Alto and easy to access. One advantage is that it also doesn’t require a permit! It is mostly an open space, so on days when there is no cloud coverage (like in the session below), a photographer must be creative and experienced to work artistically with the direct sunlight. Fortunately this is one of my most popular client choices, so I have a lot of experience working here!
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The wonderful advantage of newborn lifestyle photography is that there are truly no boundaries or limitations on what a session should be like. There are no rules, prescribed poses or limitations on timing. Each family dynamic is different; each location (set right in your own home!) is different, and so the photos are all completely unique. This approach to lifestyle photography displays each family’s true story in a real & honest way.
This sweet Sunnyvale Newborn Lifestyle Session took place about a week after Baby L was born, but baby lifestyle sessions can be photographed for even several months after the little one’s arrival! Baby L was a perfect muse for this sessions and had two sweet parents and a watchful and loving older sister.