Women's bodies go through incredible cycles carrying a child. The journey is like a roller coaster but every bit of it is beautiful in it's own. Every curve and bump should be remembered and documented and I love when moms just let me have all the artistic freedom to tailor the photo shoot.
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I normally say 30-34 weeks along to have these sessions so mobility isn't as limited yet. Celebrate motherhood and all it's glory!

Every mum deserves to be transformed into a gorgeous goddess that she is. Carrying a child is a beautiful process and all babies are carried differently. I can say it's one of those moments that I didn't grasp for myself as I felt "large", hiding from the camera at all costs. Something I regret now looking back. 
I dedicate maternity sessions with a more editorial approach. It's bold, it's wholesome with just a splash of magic. 

Going back to my roots. I've dedicated a tremendous amount of years to fashion and editorial commercial photography in the past. 
Being on set with models, editors, wardrobe stylist, makeup and lighting crew is something I left behind and I do miss from time to time. 
I'm going to focus on bringing some of that back for my studio maternity photo shoots. Yes, I do everything myself now but my heart belongs to editorial. I love everything refined and artsy about a beautiful Mum-to-be.

Delicious and definitely cuddle worthy. I seriously respect the hand craftsmanship on these bindings to be honest. The linen material is rich and the leather is smooth to the touch.

These thick lay flat pages allows me to design and showcase images to it's full potential and without wrinkling edges. I want to keep each and every one that's left the studio and they aren't even of my family! 

​The time it took to create these album galleries has been redeemed by it's matching quality. 

We're gaining a new team mate for the Oregon Trailblazers! Parents are adorably anxiously awaiting for the arrival of Damian Jr. and I think it's safe to say he's got it in the bag for the best gene pool. 
Mum also wanted a clean, white chic background look and boy I am actually looking forward to utilize my skills from shooting editorial and fashion in LA. Of course, we also added in my usual warm toned glam as well. 

Needless to say, we're ready to meet Damian Lillard Jr.! If you are interested in having a professional maternity photo shoot in the Portland, Oregon area, contact me for more details!

I feel so special when these clients wanted to book a maternity session with me while in town from Texas. I'm allowed to feel that way even for a minute, haha! 
We went out to the top of the mountains for a wonderful view right at sunset and of course, we made magic. Oh, and the dog joined in too. Because, photo shoots happen on every walk. Why not =D 

This maternity session was taken place on top of the highest hill, overlooking the entire city and then some! It was spectacular and a dream come true, nothing short of perfection. Their matching salmon colored outfit and the way her gown flew in the wind was enough to make me want a baby bump too! The magic is the effortlessness and the affection between the parents earnestly awaiting for the arrival of baby boy. 

Jill is having her third child! Holy mother of gorgeous, because I wish I could look this good-ever especially being a week away from due date! I did get a chance to do her make-up and hair because, who doesn't like being pampered right?! 
Her boudoir maternity look was beyond anything I could of wished for, so soft and elegant but showing her true self. It makes me truly happy to see a mum feel beautiful and confident.