Sarah's 'Bump' Session

Any day now! My beautiful childhood friend Sarah is working on a little bun in the oven, baby #2.

A few months back when I started my business I told her we should do some maternity photos for her, I'm so glad we did! 

This shoot was all about capturing my friend and a very intimate memory of her with her baby. Memories of sharing the same heart beat for 9 months, feeling him grow in her belly and respond to the environment and stimulus around him must be so special for any mom to be. 

Of course we got a few family photos in there as well!

I love photographing maternity because it's a feeling, a memory and a time only a mother can truly know, and I think being able to give someone the gift of remembering that in such a peaceful and calm scene is so special to me as a photographer. In a moment like this, between a mother and her unborn child everything to me is so real! 

This day, I was honored to be capturing one of the most intimate and special moments I can ever think of in a persons life. A peaceful moment with a mother and her unborn baby.

xo,

Lacey

Fall. Cali. Baby.

California in the Fall. Everyone's excited to get their fall boots out and to dress in lots of layers as fashion suggests they do. The morning air is crisp yet refreshing and depending on what part of California you live in the sun tends to usually melt any sort of chill away by 11am.  

This particular morning, the California sun decided to do just that, gracing us with two seasons in one morning.  

Lucy's fall layers consisting of oranges, purples, mustard yellows and muted tones fit perfectly with our Fall inspired session. She was an absolute ham and my camera appreciated it immensely!

 About 30 minutes into our shoot I have a feeling Summer was feeling lonely because soon enough the morning fog had rolled away and the sun was beaming brightly on our little session. Luckily, the other outfit Lucy's mom had brought was a homemade tutu... and who doesn't love a chunky baby in a tutu!?

Our session of Fall-Mazingness continued and we got some adorable shots of Lucy and Mama Lisa.

My favorite thing about this shoot (besides that cute little turkey pictured below) was the combination of contrast, layers and the patterns. The bright purples contrasted so beautifully with the rolling golden hills in the distance. The layers Lucy wore in the beginning of the session and the chevron and other prints she rocked in her tutu added depth and vibrance to the overall image.

Our hour soon came to an end. But this happy Gerber Baby made my morning with her contagious smiles, her two finger pacifier and her tiny right cheek dimple.

Thank you California Fall for changing leaves, crisp air and warm sunshiney afternoons!

xo,

Lacey