I often don't photograph expecting women. I have seen so many "maternity sessions" that don't accurately celebrate the often inspiring beauty of pregnancy, that I honestly have turned down almost every inquiry I have received... mostly out of skepticism in my own ability to create the opposite of what I see. I am not competitive by any means so it takes me a while to move beyond my comfort zones in a few areas of my career.

But when I am ready to take on something new, I am intent on success!

I understand not every woman loves being pregnant and not every woman feels they are at the peak of their beauty while expecting, but there is something reverent and profound about capturing the lines and shapes of an expecting woman. A helpless life is forming as that woman prepares for endless years of selfless service to that child... and that deserves to be celebrated through creative imagery.

So to curb my fear of this, I invited my lovely friend Joanna, along with her husband Wes and darling princess Everly, over to our property to be my muses as I prepare to sharpen my skills in this department. My hope is to now offer these types of photo sessions to my clients. Contact me (above) if interested.

Jo definitely made this easy! And with the help of some illegally picked garden roses and a spunky summery hat, I think it was a success!

Thank you Tongue family!!