I’m so excited to reveal my latest maternity session. Stephanie and her husband, Allan, are just the most gorgeous couple, don’t you think? Their baby is going to be a knockout, and I can’t wait to see the little one when he or she arrives in a few weeks. I can’t get more specific because these two are doing the brave thing and not finding out the sex of the baby beforehand. Me, I’m much too impatient for that, so my hat is off to them. I also think it was so cute how super excited Allan is about becoming a daddy. When he wasn’t in the photos, he was bidding for the “dream stroller” on eBay. So, did you get it?

My latest Maternity session was special because the subject is a friend of mine. Molly is also a photographer, so no pressure huh? Most recently she was at the Tri-City Herald for most of the time I was at the Yakima Herald-Republic. Even though our newspapers were in direct competition, I had long admired her work. Sadly, we didn’t actually meet until almost two years after I left my newspaper to get married and move to Eastern Washington. I was covering the Washington state track meet in Pasco for the Seattle Post Intelligencer when we finally met. There are so few women newspaper photojournalists that I knew right away who she was. We’ve been friends ever since.

It’s no surprise that Molly chose a gorgeous location for her photo shoot. It overlooks the Yakima River near Benton City. She and her husband, Gary, are adorable together. They’re waiting till the birth to find out the sex, too. How romantic!

I’m super excited to be showing my latest maternity session. Meghan was a dream to work with. She has a classic beauty that translates so well in pictures. I joked with her that I think she looks like the way she decorates her home: very European with a Parisian or Italian Renaissance flair. In light of her decorating style, it wasn’t surprising she was also interested in going for an artsy and sophisticated look for her maternity photos. I can’t wait to do the newborn photos in a few weeks!

I love Maternity Sessions. It is right up near the top for one of my favorite things to photograph. I feel honored that I’ve been chosen to document such a momentous time. These women are on the cusp of bringing new life into the world. Their bodies are powerful and beautiful, and I want my photographs to reflect that. I also find it a quiet and introspective time as they get ready for what’s to come, and I think it’s important to capture that too.

Meet Corie and her lovely family. Her husband, Ryan, and son, Tye, where so loving. I was really looking forward to her session because she wanted to be outside for it. It was a beautiful summer day and the sunlight-kissed meadow near the river was lovely.

Enjoy.