There’s a kind of magic in the air when you’re expecting your first baby and preparing for a maternity session. Everything begins to shift. Because of this, the world feels a little softer, the days a little slower, and your heart begins to stretch in ways you didn’t know it could. Mom (Mimi) is glowing. She’s carrying a little boy, and with him, a brand new story is beginning. This is the first baby for both her and her partner, and you can feel the wonder in every moment. Every movement. Every breath.
When we started her maternity session, there was such a peaceful energy around her. She carries herself with ease, like she’s right where she’s meant to be. I asked what she wanted to hold onto from this season of life, and her answer came without hesitation: “The bump. And how good I feel during this pregnancy.” And she really does. You can see it in the way she smiles, the way she rests her hands on her belly, the way she moves through each frame with quiet confidence.
Watching Mimi and her spouse together was such a joy, and the way they connect is so natural. They flirt through laughter, playful glances, and little moments that feel entirely their own. Nothing forced, nothing big, just that comfortable kind of love that shows up in the in-between. With just one look, they’re both cracking up. There’s a friendship at the root of their love, something steady and lighthearted. It’s easy to imagine their baby boy growing up in a home full of warmth, jokes, and lots of goofy dancing in the kitchen.
Mimi, thank you for letting me witness this chapter. You are stepping into motherhood with so much grace and joy, and it’s been such an honor to capture the beginning of this journey.
Here’s to your beautiful bump, to all the laughter, and to the love that’s already shaping your little one’s world. Reach out to us today to schedule your own maternity shoot!
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