Maternity Pictures

A couple of years ago, I decided I needed to try to branch out a little from my usual landscape/travel photography and try something different, so I took a photography class on lighting.  It was way out of my comfort zone (photographically speaking) but I did learn a lot, and had a lot of fun while doing so.  But best of all, I met Cassandra, a classmate who always had amazing images to share every week.  I kept in touch with her via Facebook, and was so excited when she started her own photography business – BlueSky Studios - not long after the class was over.  I’ve followed her blog, admired her work, and knew that I really wanted her to be the one to take pictures of me and Chiquitito once he’s born.

I always thought I’d want to do some maternity pictures, too, and so I contacted her a few months ago to see if she’d be willing to take some pictures of pregnant me.  We agreed on a date, and met at the end of February, when I was just about 31 weeks.  (I can’t believe I’m just now posting these.  I’m such a slacker.)

I’d gone back and forth about whether I wanted to do pictures later, when my bump was bigger, but I’m so glad I went ahead and did them then.  I didn’t feel too unwieldy trying to get around, and I really like how my belly looks in the pictures. Now I’m much bigger, and much more uncomfortable – I just don’t think I would have had as much fun if I’d done them now.

Yes, I said fun! I never mind having my picture taken in casual settings, but the idea of a professional photo session brings back horrible memories of being in my aunt’s wedding in the 7^th grade, and failing miserably at producing anything but an uncomfortable grimace whenever I was told to smile.  Working with Cassandra was so enjoyable.  I felt completely at ease, and had no problem smiling on demand – and I ended up being very happy with both the pictures, and how I look in them. 

And now, without further ado – here’s a little sampling of her work – and my belly.   I can’t wait to see her again for Chiquitio’s first session sometime next month! 

We took a series of silhouettes in my apartment - this wasn't my favorite, but I had to include it, because Vagus just had to get into at least one of the shots!

I've always wanted an engagement or wedding photo shoot with a city skyline in the background.  Since there's no wedding in sight for me, I decided a baby bump was the perfect excuse for some city shots!

I just love this one!

I just realized that I wore some killer heels in these pictures, and you can't see them - well, you'll just have to take my word for it!  (Not that I could walk well in them - but at least my feet looked good!)