Maternity Photography Session | San Francisco Bay Area Photographer | Iris & Lace Photography

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.

Mother-Daughter Photography Session | Bay Area Family Photographer

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.

Newborn Lifestyle Session | SF Peninsula Newborn Photography | Iris & Lace Photography

One of my favorite things about being a family photographer is that I get to witness and capture beautiful couples in their new roles as parents. These sweet parents were so obviously dedicated and loving to each other, and seemed so effortless in their role as new parents to this sweet baby boy. Their home was decorated with beautiful photos of their wedding and their adventures, and now, my heart is overflowing with joy as they will be decorating their home with photos of this new stage and journey in their lives.

Family Session 1 Year Old Baby Girl in Mountain View, California | Iris & Lace Photography | Silicon Valley Family Photographer

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.

Newborn Lifestyle Session | Iris & Lace Photography | SF Bay Area Newborn Photographer

I especially the way that lifestyle newborn sessions are laid-back, authentic, and effortlessly include the new parents into the photos. Documentary sessions are captured right in the comfort of your very own home, which always makes everyone feel most at ease. They are slow and un-rushed. The baby or children set the tone and pace for the photos. Newborn photography is especially natural, organic, and candid. I simply photograph my families, exactly as they are—no over-the-top props, babies in baskets, or excessive Photoshop. Just you and your loved ones, snuggling in the comfort of your own sofa and bedroom.

1 year Family Session at Sunset | Mountain View, California

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.

An interview with the Mama & founder of local adventure blog, Brits in the Bay | Silicon Valley Family Photographer

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!

Outdoor, Unposed Family Session with Baby | Iris and Lace Photography | Silicon Valley, SF Bay Area Photographer

As a family photographer in Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area, I strive to capture authentic moments with rich, artistic, and powerful portrait photography.

Mother & Sons | Outdoor Sunflower Field Photography Session | SF Bay Area Photographer

We photographed this Mommy & Me Photo Session outside in a field, right at sunset. I used golden backlighting to create a sun-soaked, candid, summertime feel for these family portraits. I simply adore their unique connections here. This session features unposed moments and authentic interactions. These sweet boys were full of energy and a healthy dose of mischief. It’s always fun to take little boys outside and let them run barefoot, wild & free, right where they belong!

Outdoor Boho Family Session | Mountain View Photographer | Iris and Lace Photography

Sometimes I am lucky enough to meet a family so good and wholesome and fun that the world just seems like a brighter place. This family is definitely like that for me. It warms my heart so much to know that such wonderful families are out there, and I am lucky enough to occasionally cross paths with them in my particular line of work. Also, shoutout to this awesome Dad as well! This sweet father is one of the most involved and enthusiastic Dads I’ve ever photographed. I’ve photographed lots of great Dads but he definitely deserves a special mention. And this family is so incredibly close and loving with each other, it’s clearly evident in their photos. I am so excited for their two beautiful young daughters to grow up and see where their beautiful paths take them.

family photography, photographyBriana AverwaterMarch 18, 2019family, outdoor, boho, summertime, natural light, flowers, unposed

Family Photo Session with 3 Boys! | Silicon Valley Family Photographer

oh my, 3 boys!! This sweet family reminds me of everything that is good in the world. Three beautiful, kind, spunky, adventurous, loving little boys. Full of love and laughter and dirt and mischief and so, so much heart. I hope they cherish these photos as much as I already do!!

family photography, photographyBriana AverwaterMarch 18, 2019family, outdoor, summer, boys, children

Garden Family Photo Session by Iris & Lace Photography | Silicon Valley Photographer

The magic is in the garden.

This family session was photographed in their own family gardens, among a collection of over a thousand roses! It was simply spectacular and tucked away like their own secret paradise. They chose a wardrobe of laidback, flowing, springy pieces to compliment the natural scenery.

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oh my, 3 boys!! This sweet family reminds me of everything that is good in the world. Three beautiful, kind, spunky, adventurous, loving little boys. Full of love and laughter and dirt and mischief and so, so much heart. I hope they cherish these photos as much as I already do!!

The magic is in the garden.