Maternity portrait photography is a wonderful thing.  Upon hearing that I am a baby photographer, most older woman will more often than not eventually inquire if I’ve ever heard of women having their photos taken while they are pregnant.  I nod my head politely.  Of course I have, I photograph pregnant woman all the time and it is beautiful!  A number of these woman are somewhat appalled although a few admit they wish this sort of option had been available to them when they were expecting.  I agree.  Most people credit the popularity of pregnancy portraits to Annie Leibovitz’s popular 1991 Vanity Fair photo shoot of Demi Moore.  I now realize how big of scandal it was at the time. Once again, thanks Annie for blazing the path.

I don’t think maternity portraits are everyone’s cup of tea, but I will say there is an amazing energy at every one of my maternity photo sessions.  On average most woman in the US will be pregnant less than twice in their lives.  Pregnancy is a very special and exciting moment in life and I say — document it!

This couple, although living in Boston now, are Russian transplants (this only becomes relevant with the chalk board photo below!).  Our maternity session was full of energy and excitement and beautiful shots:

:: Here’s the chalk board I was referencing above .. don’t ask me what it says … ::

:: LOVE ::

Thinking about a maternity portrait photography session for yourself?  Contact me today!