IN-HOME LIFESTYLE maternity session

There’s something uniquely beautiful about the calm before a life-changing event like childbirth, and capturing this serene moment through an in-home lifestyle maternity session is nothing short of magical. Recently, I had the honor of stepping into the cozy world of Marissa and Mark, as they await their first child together, to document this special time in their lives.

Choosing to have a lifestyle maternity session at home offers an intimate backdrop that no studio could ever replicate. Marissa and Mark's home was filled with beautiful natural light, exposed brick and not a single knick knack in sight - which made for an easy clean slate for me to work with.

We began in the sunlit bedroom, where Marissa sat with their dog on their bed. Her shyness was clear and being half exposed was obviously not her most comfortable. This is where I help clients lean into the session. We chat, we laugh, we focus on the dog, and the excitement of the baby to come. Mark arrived and I had the twosome play games with one another. Instantly, Marissa relaxed and I became more of a fly on the wall than an instigator.

Moving through their home, we went from the bedroom, to the hallway and then the kitchen. Moving throughout your own home enables you to relax and be yourself, in the comfort of your own space. Authentic captures of moments that truly occur in your natural setting is what makes these sessions uniquely unscripted.

Choosing an in-home lifestyle maternity session is more than just getting photos; it's about preserving the essence of this fleeting time. It’s about capturing the love, the anticipation, and the everyday beauty of your life right now. If you’re considering how to remember this moment, let your home be the backdrop for your story.

To Marissa and Mark, thank you for sharing this intimate time with me. Here's to the new chapters you're about to write.

xx - April

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Marissa kneels on her bed next to her dog while holding her pregnant belly

Marissa leans onto her husband, Mark's chest while laughing. Their dog lays on Mark's lap.

Marissa holds her belly with one hand while looking at Mark who is holding her belly

Marissa and Mark lay on a bed with their brown dog

Marissa sits on her bed wearing a jean shirt opened and holding her pregnant belly

Marissa and Mark lean on one anothers back