Expecting Parenthood | Fairfax County Couple's Maternity Session

This Fall I was lucky enough to take a handful of maternity sessions and this Fairfax County couple’s was a favorite. Usually, Fall is reserved for all the mini sessions, tree farm minis and Studio Christmas mini sessions. I rarely am able to accept maternity and newborn clients these months, but I always do my best to find slots for prior clients.
These two came to me this past Spring as part of an extended family photoshoot. They announced to their extended family that they were expecting and I was so excited!
I was even more excited, and honored, when baby mama contacted me for a maternity shoot!

We met in Sterling and were lucky enough to get a warm Fall day filled with some gorgeous light.

Casual Maternity Photo Session with barn in Fairfax County, Virginia

These two were so natural. There really wasn’t any “posing” going on. I lifted my camera and they just did it (which is a photog’s dream!) We found the perfect light and started shooting.

Casual Maternity Photo Session with barn and sunlight in Fairfax County, Virginia
Casual Maternity Photo Session with barn in Fairfax County, Virginia

They really are the sweetest and happiest. I had the most fun time during this session!

Sterling maternity photographer photo shoot with newborn baby shoes

Incorporating baby shoes! I love when clients bring a little something personal to add to the shoot. For this shoot, they brought their first baby shoes and a sonogram image.

Casual maternity couple walking in photo session with barn in Fairfax County, Virginia

Fall leaves!

Fall Maternity Photo Session Fairfax County, Virginia

We did a quick outfit change to something a little more formal and caught the tail end of the sunset.

Formal maternity photoshoot at golden hour in Fairfax County, Virginia
Formal maternity photoshoot at golden hour in Fairfax County, Virginia with sonogram images

Thank you P family for choosing me as your maternity photographer! I wish you a safe and smooth delivery!