Raleigh Dreamy Maternity Photos

A Little Bit Magical

This little spot was just perfect for the look we wanted for this session – dreamy + magical. This family is always so much fun to photograph. They come prepared, complete with Megan’s mom to help, which is always awesome. I really love family maternity sessions..it is so sweet to capture the special days waiting for your next baby. And they are having a girl, so fun! This little guy is going to be an awesome big brother, and I can’t wait to photograph him with his baby sister soon!

According to Mom..

What kind of feel were you thinking for your session? There were two ideas I had for this session – I wanted something dreamy and romantic for half of the photos, to capture the beauty and essence of carrying a little girl inside me who I am so excited to meet. The rose garden seemed like the perfect setting to match with the ethereal theme I had pictured in my mind, and with the flowy and elegant maternity dress that I ordered for the shoot. For the other half, I wanted to capture the fun-loving nature of my small-but-growing family. My husband and son are big goofballs and always smiling and laughing, which is what I love most about them. I wanted to capture the happiness that I feel when I’m with them, and I think Becky did just that!

Who are the members of your family and a quick fact about each one.

Josh – my partner in crime and best friend. He’s the most supportive husband and best dad – I’m seriously so lucky.
Jameson – our 2 and a half year old. The things he says make me laugh so hard that I cry – he’s got his dad’s sense of humor

What was the weather like the day of your session? We couldn’t have asked for better weather, especially at the end of February! It was 70 degrees and just the right amount of sun was peeking through the trees during the shoot. It was truly magical and exactly what I had pictured.

What was the best part of your session or why you enjoyed the session? The best part of any photography session is that you get to take some much-needed time out of your busy life to spend with your loved ones. And with Becky, she makes the sessions so fun and light that you feel comfortable just being yourself and having a good time. It’s also always fun to get dressed up, and to see your vision come to fruition when you get the photos back!

Tell me about the outfits you wore to the shoot. For the romantic side of the shoot, I decided to wear a long off-the-shoulder maternity dress and a flower headband. I wanted the feeling to be dreamy and ethereal, to capture how I feel about having a daughter. I also wore a long turquoise dress for my son’s maternity shoot, so I think the two dresses mirrored each other nicely. I got this dress on Etsy!

For the fun and energetic part of the shoot, I decided to keep things simple and light with a white long-sleeved lace shirt and dark jeans, and my husband and son wore complementary outfits that were springy and crisp. I think they all worked out well, and we didn’t have to buy anything new, which is always nice

What props did you bring to the session and why? I brought a pair of newborn pink sneakers that I bought for our daughter. When we did the maternity shoot for Jameson, we brought a little pair of his newborn shoes and took this great picture of my feet and Josh’s feet with Jameson’s shoes next to us. I love this picture and I wanted to recreate it for baby girl – so Josh, Jameson and I lined up next to the pink sneakers for a picture. It came out so cute – exactly what I had pictured! I love how closely it mirrors the pictures from Jameson’s maternity shoot, and shows how our family is growing and changing.

What are some words of wisdom you have for other families preparing for a session? Plan what you’re going to wear (clothes, shoes, hair/makeup) for the whole family well in advance! You don’t want to be scrambling a few days before the shoot and then end up not liking your outfit choices or the way you did your hair. Also bring extra clothes and shoes in case the ones you’re wearing get dirty (especially for the little ones, and especially if your shoot is outside!). And if you can, bring a helper with you. My mom has been with us to the last few shoots and having her there to help with changes, watching my son, etc. has been such a huge help!

What are your favorite family weekend activities? We love being outside, so anytime the weather is nice, we go to the playground or park, walk around Lake Lynn or just walk around our neighborhood or play in our backyard with our son and dog. That’s why spring and fall are my favorite seasons – we love being able to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible on the weekends.

Were you worried about any parts of the session beforehand? I always worry about the weather, since it’s the one thing I can’t control. I know how important lighting is to a successful photo shoot, and rain is never your friend when you’re outside, so I worry about everything going as planned and about Becky being able to make it work even if the weather isn’t perfect. We’ve been pretty lucky for all our shoots with Becky, though. Except Jameson’s two-year portraits in July were a little on the hot side

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