Sweet, sweet baby (and momma)

I had the utter pleasure of photographing Jackie M. and husband Raymond, and little Callen Faith in utero this week. It's been awhile since I have had a maternity shoot, and was armed with tons of ideas in my new studio. Jackie totally indulged me and I ended up taking pictures for a solid two hours! (Raymond was a huge sweetie and so patient with me)Jackie was radiant--a beautiful pregnant woman with a gorgeous head of hair! (I'm jealous)
I absolutely love doing maternity sessions and wish I could encourage more women to document this wonderful time of thier life. So many women I talk to tell me the same thing: "I would love to do maternity pictures, but I just hate my stretch marks!" Please don't let this stop you! Jackie is living proof of the wonderful things I can do for you with my magic computer!
Thank you so much Jackie & Raymond and I can't wait to meet your little miracle!

Here is what my mad CS3 skills can do for you:





I love the dramatic lighting I used in this image:



I love how the lighting in this image looks like God's light touching her face and belly:



A few other favorite images: