Tips for Maternity Photos

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.

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Beach Family Lifestyle Photos | Outdoor Beach Photoshoot | SF Bay Area Photographer Iris and Lace Photography

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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How to pose with tween/teen Girls | Family photo ideas with older girls | Bay Area Family Photographer

These crucial “in-between” years, between childhood and young adulthood, are a beautiful stage of transition that deserves to be captured.

In this blog post I hope to give families and photographers alike some helpful guidelines for posing with teen and tween young ladies. These photo ideas are helpful for whole family photoshoots or small mother-daughter sessions. All the girls in these photos range from about 10-15 years old.

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San Francisco Peninsula Family Photos | SF Peninsula Family Photographer

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Top 5 Tips for Beautiful Newborn Lifestyle Photos

With these tips, you’ll have valuable insider knowledge about how to rock your newborn lifestyle session, leaving you with beautiful newborn portraits that you & your family will cherish for decades to come.

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Palo Alto Fall Family Photos | Lifestyle Family Photos in SF Bay Area | Iris and Lace Photography

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Family Photos in Palo Alto | Silicon Valley Family Photographer | Iris and Lace Photography

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Light and Airy Newborn Photos in Menlo Park | Iris and Lace Photography | Bay Area Newborn Photographer

You won’t believe how cute this sweet puppy is! | Engagement Photos with a Dog | Bay Area Photographer

When this sweet couple contacted me for photos featuring the newest member of their family, I was absolutely thrilled! I am a seriously HUGE dog lover and am obsessed with puppies, especially Goldendoodle puppies like this one! He had the sweetest, softest little curls and was full of energy and enthusiasm for life. He was such a rockstar during our session and was the perfect model during our shoot!

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Lifestyle Family Session with Baby L | Silicon Valley Newborn Photographer | Bay Area Newborn Photography

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.

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Fall Family Photos in Palo Alto | San Francisco Bay Area Photographer

If you love golden hills and warm, sun-drenched light in your family photos, then Fall in California is the best time of year to capture that! This beautiful location in Palo Alto involves a short walk up to the top of the hill to see rolling grasses surrounding you on all sides. This is a beautiful location in the winter too when the grasses are green!

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Menlo Park Maternity Photography | SF Bay Area Photographer

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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The COMPLETE Checklist for Preparing for Your Family Photo Session

You’re officially on the calendar for a beautiful family portrait session. Yay! Here’s a comprehensive checklist that will walk you through every step of the portrait process to help you feel confident and prepared for your session.

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Family Photos with 6 month old | Baby Milestone Photography Session | SF Bay Area Family & Newborn Photographer

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.