Lovely Parents-to-be | Northern VA Maternity and Newborn Photographer

These two are oh so much fun.

There's nothing like a glowing mama-to-be, but I love it when dads join in on maternity sessions too. It's such a huge life-changing time for a couple and I love capturing this wonderful anticipation of a new baby phase. I had a lovely time with Dawn and Brian during our outdoor maternity session together. They are such a sweet couple and oh the laughs! There was no shortage of laughter during this session. They laugh and play and are flirty and cute with one another. 

And of course Dawn was gorgeous and glowing the entire time. The joy and love and anticipation of meeting their new baby boy was everywhere. He is going to be one loved and lucky little guy. Here are some of my favorite images from our session together - enjoy!

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Expecting Parents | Alexandria VA Maternity Photographer

This year I've had the opportunity to organize not one, but two incredible shoot outs with my local photographers this year and it has been so much fun. And in case that sounds violent, it isn't. Promise. ;)

A group shoot out is when a bunch of photographers get together and do what they love most: photograph the most amazing and wonderful people. This shoot out, just like the last one, was with some of my fellow local Clickin Moms photographers. There is nothing like getting together with a fantastic group of smart, talented, and funny group of women. They are all a total and complete blast to be around.

At the last shoot out we photographed a gorgeous pregnant mama and her handsome little boy, and this time we photographed beautiful first time mom Erin and her husband for a maternity session. To say they were a dream to work with would be an understatement. And they both seriously impressed all of us. They are both avid runners and Erin was still running everyday at months pregnant! They were such a joy to be around and I was so thrilled to photograph them.

Here are some of my favorite images from our time together - enjoy!

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Beautiful Baby Boy on the Way | Leesburg, VA Pregnancy and Newborn Photographer

Fun fact: Mom-to-be Karleigh is Kristen's sister, who I recently worked with for her maternity and newborn sessions. So fun to document both of their pregnancies and little ones! I loved working with this gorgeous mama-to-be for her maternity session. Dad-to-be joined us too and I had such a great time with them both. I always think fathers should take part in maternity sessions, after all it's a big occasion for them too! They were eagerly waiting for their baby boy to make his debut, and I am too! I can't wait to meet him for his newborn session when he makes this a family of three.

Here are a few of my favorite images from our time together, enjoy!

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Northern VA Outdoor Maternity Session | Manassas VA Pregnancy Photographer

Oh my goodness I had such a good time at this session. Mom Cameron is a hobby photographer with a lot of photographer friends, and I always take it to heart when fellow photography enthusiasts choose to work with me. I loved chatting with her about camera gear and kids and being a mom. The whole family got together for her maternity session and they were a complete joy to work with. Nora may be one of my favorite three olds ever. She is so smart and charming and enthusiastic about becoming a big sister. Much like her, I can't wait to meet the new baby girl!

Here are some of my favorite images of our time together, enjoy!

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UPDATE: Baby Claire is here! See her hospital First 48 Session.

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Fairfax VA Intimate Maternity Photographer | Baby Boy on the Way for this Enchanting Mama

This maternity session was tons of fun. Mom was game to let me play and try some new things, and I'm always so excited when I work with clients who are open to experimenting. I love bright and airy outdoor images, but there is something so beautiful about intimate indoor maternity sessions. I absolutely love how the light just wraps around this gorgeous mama, creating something more dramatic and bold. She has the most fantastic glow.

Big brother-to-be Leo joined in on the session too. He was such a riot to play with and loved being the center of attention with his mom. He has the best hair and the cutest smile. And he is oh so sweet. I know when toddlers are going to be part of a session that anything goes and Leo was no exception. At one point he was hanging out in a basket on the floor eating gummy bears to his heart's content while I worked with his mom. I can just see him now, playing with his little brother, getting dirty together, and sharing even more gummy bears between them.These two brothers are going to have a lot of fun together.

I can't wait to share the images from the new baby brother's newborn session, but for now here are some of my favorite images from Sylvette's maternity session. Enjoy!

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