This mama's face is not new around here. Chelsea is a dear friend who has asked me to photograph her family more than once. And honestly, every session we have together seems to be even better than the last! That is because her beautiful family keeps getting sweeter as they grow, and this time is about to include a new little person! What started out as a short Portraits of Motherhood session quickly evolved into a full family-maternity lifestyle session. It made my heart so happy to include everyone, because I know those feelings of anticipation and anxiousness for a new baby - who will inevitably change every dynamic of the family you love so dearly.
Chelsea was 38 weeks pregnant when we met up for our session. You may have heard the ideal time for maternity photos is 32-36 weeks gestation, but let me tell you - any time is the ideal time for maternity photos! Given, some women feel quite DONE by the time 38 weeks comes around, and Chelsea was no exception. But mamas, don't not take photos because you think you're too far along, too big, or beyond the point of looking beautiful, because I promise you - you will want these photos - you are so much more beautiful than you feel in those final days of your journey! Let me show you!
This sweet little family was blessed with a beautiful healthy baby girl just a few days after I delivered their session - and their world changed forever. It's always hard to remember what life was like before that new little person came about - so here is just a little reminder of those final days of being a family of three. Enjoy!
And a little peak at Baby K. because at five days old, she is a perfect angel who I think looks a whole like her mother.
