“To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and distressingly inhabited. Soul and spirit are stretched – along with body – making pregnancy a time of transition, growth, and profound beginnings.”

-Anne Christian Buchanan

I loved meeting this beautiful mama-to-be, her husband, and her mother at a gorgeous location in a Rocklin, California park for her maternity session. What struck me about her was just how calm she was, how grounded she was, and her sweet relationship with her mother. I loved that her mother came along and it was so sweet to get some pictures with her in them. What a wonderful way to involve Grandma before baby even is born!

It was a gorgeous evening and our session together flowed so smoothly. The light was stunning, the views were incredible, and these people were fantastic-I really couldn’t have asked for anything better. I mean, look at that pregnancy glow! It was such a privilege to photograph such a fleeting, but important time in a couple’s and family’s life. The anticipation of a baby is so strong and so wonderful and life changing. Don’t let this time pass by without some documentation. You may feel like you don’t look your best, but you won’t get this time in your life back. It is worth remembering and worth showing to your future child(ren). Pregnancy is such a gift and beautiful thing.