Lately, I've been wanting to capture motherhood. My background is in fashion, and most of my work revolves around some kind of creative inspiration, clothing, and a captivating subject. A few months ago I went on a maternity photoshoot with a friend and loved the experience so much, I decided I want to start offering maternity and motherhood photos to my clients. I asked a friend who is expecting if she would be interested in a session with me and she said yes!

This entire shoot was done in my home studio (a room in my house I converted to a studio with lighting and backdrops). I knew I wanted to incorporate some kind of plants/flowers as props, so I went to Pinterest for some inspiration. The inspiration I found used sheets and blankets as the backdrop for a cool, textural effect. I decided to use my seamless backdrop with a sheet draped on the floor so she could sit down easily. I also added another neutral blanket for more textures.

Right before our shoot, I went and bought some fruit we could use as props for some added color. I also had some fake (but very realistic looking) orchid flowers. All of the plants are my houseplants!

I made sure to put her in a dress that would for both seated and standing poses, and a warm toned coral dress that would pop in photos. After shooting in the dress, she changed into a more casual look.

Overall, the vibes were serene, relaxed, and a bit flora/fauna inspired with our props- a nod to motherhood and its beauty.