Amanda & Ben: Maternity

I just couldn’t resist working up some of these pictures and getting them blogged. I had a blast photographing this maternity session. Of course it helps that a) Amanda is gorgeous b) she did all the right things to prepare for the session (more on that in a bit) and c) she’s so much more than a client and we already have a relationship so there was none of that “warming up” needed. I don’t think Amanda will mind me saying that she’s not one of those women that just loves being pregnant. Since many women don’t feel like their normal saucy selves during their pregnancies, they choose to not do a maternity session. Which is a bummer! Each pregnancy is totally unique and, I think, needs to be documented. Anyway, Amanda hadn’t originally planned on doing a session but I talked her into it. So to make herself feel like a million bucks for the shoot she bought some fun new clothes, got her hair and makeup professionally done, and most importantly, she didn’t wait till too late into the pregnancy to do the pictures. So I hope you love them, Amanda. You look great!!

um… yeah. Pregnancy can be hot!!

oooh the light! It’s delicious!!!

Different angle. Any opinions on this shot? Like? Dislike?

Totally my favorite!

Oh and to you friend “C” who think maternity pictures are “icky” I hope these change your mind!!