Sara contacted me to ask about booking a newborn and maternity session for her rainbow baby, and mentioned she'd been referred by one of my long time clients who did maternity, birth, and baby sessions with me for both of her children. I always love when new clients are sent to me with a vote of confidence from existing ones!
She loved the field location, and asked to add on hair and makeup services to both sessions as well.
Sara was concerned about being able to wear anything from the wardrobe because she is very petite. I assured her that my shortest client is 4'11" and we have lots of options for petite mamas. When it comes to maternity sessions, it's not a bad thing if the dresses are "too" long. They pool around the feet and look gorgeous, and in the field location it doesn't even matter since the dress is tall. When she arrived at the studio, she expressed surprise (and happiness!) that there were so many options that would work for her. She wanted an open front dress so she could have some bare belly images as well. Bare belly images aren't for every mama! The good thing is that it's your choice. If you want to have a few with the belly, you can definitely do that, or you can opt to leave the split front gown closed for all of your images. It's all about you and your preferences.
The evening of the session, we met at the field, and I met her sweet pups! Pets are always welcome to be a part of outdoor sessions as participants. In studio sessions are on a case by case basis depending on size and training. You will need to bring along a helper to take care of your pets when they are not being photographed as they will not be in every image. I typically photograph clients with their pets for about 10 minutes during sessions, so it's not very long at all.
Jay and Sara were so affectionate towards one another. When Jay learned he didn't have to look at the camera and smile, and that his job was to love Sara, he ran with it. And he nailed it too. These pictures make me smile because they take me back to that evening in the field with their quiet love for one another, the whispered secrets, and the laughter. It was such an incredible session to photograph. Here are a few of my most favorite images from our time together. Doesn't Sara look absolutely gorgeous? I love the beautiful braided updo that Margaret created for her! Check back in a couple of days to see their beautiful baby boy's newborn session!
If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.