maternity

Baby #2 on the Way | Fairfax, VA Maternity, Newborn, and Child Photographer

Earlier this month I organized a group shoot out with a bunch of wildly fantastic local photographer friends. There will be a whole blog post about it later on, but it was a wonderful way to meet up with other local photographers and have some fun doing what we all love the most: photographing gorgeous mamas!

We all met up in Loudoun County, VA for a maternity & child session at one of my favorite outdoor field locations. Kristen and her handsome little boy Caden joined us as models for the event, and they were beyond charming and lovely to work with. Both of them handled having half a dozen photographers around them like total pro's, you'd think they do it everyday. Kristen is positively glowing during her pregnancy, the light and love just pour right out of her. She was so natural and loving with her little boy and so excited about the baby to come.

Big brother-to-be Caden is almost two years old and I LOVE this age. It's full of exploration and silliness. With toddlers you never quite know what's going to happen next. He was so charming during the session. His grin was infectious and I couldn't help but smile every time he ran off to play with his truck for a few minutes. Caden even deemed me cool enough to give me a few high fives during the session (I'm totally "in" with the toddler crowd).

I will be sharing more behind-the-scenes images from the shoot out later on, but here are some of my favorite images from Kristen's session, enjoy!

loudoun county outdoor maternity photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
loudoun county outdoor maternity photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
loudoun county outdoor maternity photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
loudoun county outdoor maternity photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
loudoun county outdoor maternity photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
loudoun county outdoor maternity photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
loudoun county outdoor maternity photographer | Kate Juliet Photography

Little Brother on the Way | Northern VA Maternity and Newborn Photographer

It's true, this soon-to-be big sister has a little brother on the way!

I had so much fun working with this gorgeous family. They are, quite simply, the best. Since mom was already close to her due date we opted to hold her maternity session indoors so we wouldn't have to worry about the weather, and I'm so happy we did! We had such an incredibly fun time together. We played, we laughed, we got cheerios stuck to our hands (well, at least I did), it was a blast. Working with toddlers is always a treat because they are so big on personality, and big sister-to-be was no exception. She was beyond charming and fun. And those big blue eyes! Guh! It's hard to get more adorable than that.

I always love working in families' homes because it makes the images so personal. Every image is a reflection of you and your life and your home with your family. We get to use your things, in your space. The way you live everyday. Plus it means we can re-visit the same spaces during your newborn session, creating a lovely "before and after" for your family. Before new baby, and after new baby. For families considering an album, it's also a beautiful way to create a cohesive album that flows beautifully from beginning to end.

I can't wait to meet the new baby boy when he makes his debut, but until then here are a few images from our session together - enjoy!

Northern VA Lifestyle At-Home Maternity Pregnancy Photos
Northern VA Lifestyle At-Home Maternity Pregnancy Photos
Northern VA Lifestyle At-Home Maternity Pregnancy Photos
Northern VA Lifestyle At-Home Maternity Pregnancy Photos

Stunning Mom-to-be - Indoor Maternity Session | Loudoun Pregnancy Photographer

I cannot even begin to explain how excited I was to do this indoor maternity session. I am way too excited for just about every session, but this one was pretty special. Mom-to-be Nic waited a long time for this sweet baby so I was exceptionally thrilled to be able to document such an important time in her life. An extra special bonus was getting to photograph one of the older fur-kid siblings, Lilly. She was such a ham and so so sweet. She loved getting the opportunity to snuggle and be close to her mom's baby bump!

Many congratulations, Nic. I can't wait to meet your little one for his or her newborn session!

Purcellville Loudoun County VA Maternity-Pregnancy At-Home Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Purcellville Loudoun County VA Maternity-Pregnancy Pit bull-Dog At-Home Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Purcellville Loudoun County VA Maternity-Pregnancy At-Home Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Purcellville Loudoun County VA Maternity-Pregnancy At-Home Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Purcellville Loudoun County VA Maternity-Pregnancy At-Home Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography

Gorgeous Mom-to-Be - Almost Family of 3 | Springfield VA Maternity Photographer

I'm so excited to share this session but, first I have to highlight my new logo! I love it. It's a brand new year and things are ramping up fast at Kate Juliet Photography, a new logo is just the start. And an awesome start at that.

Also awesome? This ah.may.zing and completely gorgeous maternity session with this mom-to-be. I met Jenny at home for her session in Fairfax (cold weather will never keep me away from a session!) and it was nothing short of magic. Mom-to-be is so stunning and lovely. She was a joy to work with and, more importantly, there is a lot of joy surrounding the anticipation of baby! It's going to be a surprise to find out if baby is a boy or girl (my vote, boy) but I cannot wait to meet the little one for his or her newborn session.

During this maternity session, Maggie, puppy and expert cuddler, joined us for a few images too. Her underbite is just about the cutest thing ever and she definitely hammed it up for the camera. First babies always like the try to steal the show, don't they? 

Congratulations again! I can't wait to see you soon for your newborn session!

Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography

Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography

Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography
Springfield VA Pregnancy Maternity Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography