A mommy-to-be client recently contacted me inquiring about maternity portraits. She did not know if she preferred an in-studio maternity session, or an on-location maternity session. I told her they are two very different looks, both fabulous, but it really depends on the style she was wanting to capture. Beverly and Stuart opted for an in-studio session in our South Tampa studio. As you can see, these sexy, sassy images are clearly not something we could have created in the middle of downtown Tampa! 🙂 An on-location maternity session (like Allison and Domenick’s maternity session (see below), is typically a much more commercial and playful look and feel, while Bev and Stu’s was more intimate.
I LOVED the cowboy attire that Beverly brought with them to their session. It was so fun and they rocked it out!
Dear Maternity Gods, In my next life, I want to look like THIS when I am pregnant! sigh…. (I bet Pete would not mind looking like Stu in his next life when I am pregnant either! ha!)
And you know I have to love a Gator momma-to-be! GO GATORS! Can’t wait to photograph the future little Gator!
Bun in the Oven – Tampa Maternity Photos
I looked out of the studio and giggled as I saw Trisha and Dan strolling up for their maternity portrait session. Dan had his shirts all neatly folded over his arm and Trisha rolled a huge suitcase behind her. I could only imagine the goodies she had inside for us to photograph her and her beautiful (and oh so tiny) belly in! We all laughed and I assured them that this is what every expecting mom brings to her maternity session (ok, so maybe the suitcase is more an overnight style bag 🙂 ). I was thrilled to see all of the fun stuff that she pulled out, Dan just laughed and rolled with it. Trisha is a stylist at Salon Lofts in South Tampa and has a definite sense of style. Dan owns Memorabilia Magic on Willow Ave in South Tampa (Pete is so jealous!). Here are some of my faves:
I loved photographing your maternity session, Trisha and Dan. I am really looking forward to your newborn session and meeting your baby girl!
Tampa Maternity Photos – And Baby Makes 4
It seems like I was just photographing Sophia’s newborn portraits– and now she is going to be a big sister. And she cannot be more thrilled! (And if her baby sister is as much fun to photograph as she is, I am in for a treat!) Take a peek at Claudine and Sophia’s recent maternity session at my studio.
I cannot wait to photograph the newest member of the U. family. Claudine, I know you have been through so much and this little blessing will make all that seem like a blur. Continue to feel well and enjoy this special time. Sophia, I know you will be the best big sister! xo 🙂 A
Tampa Maternity Photo Shoot – Anticipation…
Maternity photography to me is such a treat! I love capturing a woman’s curves and beauty as she awaits with anxious anticipation the most exciting experience of her life. Heather simply glowed with a quite beauty. And we had alot to chat about, being that she too was a gymnast growing up. We probably even competed against each other back in the day! Ahh, to have my gymnast abs back again…but I digress- ha! Back to maternity portraits! Heather is so elegant- she truly radiates!
Can’t wait to meet your new little bundle and capture your newborn portraits, Heather and Jay! Enjoy this special time- and try to go on a “baby moon” before the baby arrives- you will love it!
Tampa Maternity Photos – Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful…
I kept running that old commercial slogan through my head. Yes, I’ll admit- that is how I felt in Dan and Giselle’s maternity portrait session. But the truth is, Giselle is way too sweet to have anything but absolute love for her- and Dan LOVES her. It was so cute and mushy! She is so incredibly beautiful! And she felt very comfortable in front of my camera. I have discovered that many of my clients from South and Central America have a different respect for their bodies. They embrace their bodies- no matter how tiny or curvy they are. That is so nice to see. Here are some of my faves from their maternity shoot:
I had to laugh when Dan first called to set up their maternity session. He asked me, “You don’t really need me there…do you?” HA! Silly man! YES! I absolutely want you there! This is your time to shine, too! You are going to be a daddy for the first time- YES- I would love for you to be a part of this process. So he brought his book, thinking he was going to get out of it. Turns out he rocked the session…almost as much as Giselle!
I am so glad that I was able to capture your artwork of this special time in your life, Dan and Giselle. I cannot wait to photograph your baby!
Special thanks to Lisa Ford of Invent Your Image for the amazing job on Giselle’s make-up!
