Earlier this month, I had a chance to travel to Arkansas to visit my husband’s family. It just so happens that his niece is expecting their second son very soon.  I love that I got a chance to photograph her and the beautiful green landscape of Arkansas. I was so surprised at how gorgeous it was there! Having been deprived of sun and outdoor sessions for several long winter months, this was pure heaven for me – even with the fire ants and ticks around!  Their home is surrounded by forests and fields… the perfect backdrop for our session.

Looking forward to hearing the good news soon, Aubrey and Adam!  Much love, Melissa xo

In only a few short weeks,  she will welcome her baby girl into the world…

Looking forward to meeting your sweet daugter soon, Megan.

I love that this beautiful momma not only wanted to celebrate the joy of her pregnancy with our photo session, but also the love she has for her first baby boy.   In a matter of weeks, he will go from seeming like her little baby to being the much older, independent big brother.    What a lucky family his new little brother is to be born into such a family of love.

Thank you so much, Jillian for asking me to photograph this special time for you and your family.  I can’t wait to meet your new little man very soon!

Truly, a vision of loveliness…

Wishing you all the wonders that new motherhood brings, Colleen.  Thank you so much for bringing my vision for your session to life.  You were so wonderful to work with.  Much love. xo   ~ M

This beautiful woman is about to meet her baby girl for the first time in just a few weeks. I always feel so fortunate to be asked to capture this special time for a new family.  No other time is filled with such wonder, hope and anticipation.

I cannot wait to meet your baby very soon.  Enjoy these last few weeks of your pregnancy.  xo

This momma is just one of many who have chosen popular Maternity/Newborn Combination Session. This includes a “mini” maternity session, full newborn session and birth announcements.  If you are expecting this fall and are interested in details, please contact me soon.

A mother’s joy begins when new life
is stirring inside…
when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the
very first time,
and a playful kick reminds her that she
is never alone.
- Unknown

I was so fortunate to get to spend my morning with this beautiful woman as she is about to welcome their first child into this world… she was radiant.  And now we wait to meet the little one growing inside.  I’m looking forward to capturing the love of this new family soon.

Thank you again, Mychel for a wonderful session. Try and soak in and enjoy these last few weeks of pregnancy.  It won’t be long now…

Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.
– E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web

Thank you so much, Terah and Cedar for asking me to document this special time for you. It was so nice to finally meet you too.  I can’t wait to see your little one soon!

It was so much fun to get to visit with my friend Katie again.  With her visiting from Texas, I knew I wanted to get together to capture a few photos of her before her little girl arrives soon. I only wish I could see their sweet baby girl and capture her earliest days for her!

You are about to become a mom, Katie. I am so happy for you.  It is the most wonderful thing in the world and I know you will be an amazing mother.  Your sweet baby is so lucky….

In just a few weeks, she will be welcoming home her husband after a long deployment in this beautiful dress.   And hopefully will be welcoming their son a short time after…

And beautiful big sis, who can’t wait to meet her little brother…  and give her daddy a hug.

Thank you so much, Kim for asking me to capture this special time for you.  You are absolutely radiant!  I can’t wait to meet your sweet boy soon.

I got to meet up with this sweet couple this week for their maternity session.   I was so excited to see a gorgeous field behind their home.  I am already dreaming of taking their sweet little newborn out there when he or she arrives.  Fingers crossed for some lovely weather on the day of the sesssion!

and the field….

I hope you enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, Rhea! Not long to go now until your sweet little one arrives.   I’m already looking forward to our next session!