I loved everything about this session. Mom and Dad were so relaxed and in love and it was so obvious. Shooting them was so fun. They met in Hawaii and found out that they both lived in the Inland Empire, how cool is that?! They are expecting their first baby girl in July, and I just cannot wait to meet her. We started their maternity photo session at the studio in Claremont, then moved to a little gem I found to wrap it up. I had a TON of favorites from this session, and it was really hard to narrow down the sneak peek.

Here’s a small peek at our session together.

This mama to be was just stunning. She had a great sense of style, awesome hair, and was able to wear heels being 8 months pregnant! She totally rocked them too. I had so much fun shooting her maternity session at the studio and around the Claremont colleges.

She was also my very first photo session at the brand new studio! She has since seen these photos, but I am trying to play catch up on the blog before June

Last month I blogged about Reflection as part of my blog circle’s theme. This month our theme is Anticipation. Being a maternity photographer, this was a naturally easy theme to draw inspiration from. I guess I could have stepped outside of the box and really reached for something else with this theme, but I love shooting pregnant mamas to be and it just made sense to shoot what I love.

Check out this mama. She is going to give birth to a sweet baby boy in about 2 weeks. Talk about anticipation! Both of these shots are a bit different from how I usually shoot maternity sessions, but I loved the way they turned out.

After you check my photos out, head over to see what Carrie from Twelve Bridges Photography has done this month!

First off, I have to thank everybody who made it out to the grand opening event. I was not expecting nearly as many people to show up that did, and I am so grateful for all of you. This studio has been a dream of mine for years, and now it is finally a reality! Finding an open retail space in the Claremont Village is not easy, let alone one that would be perfect for a natural light photography studio! I jumped on this space as soon as it became available.

My husband is amazing, he spent almost 2 weeks straight doing everything to get the studio ready to open. He put in new floors, baseboard, painted, cleaned, etc. My dad ran electrical work that was desperately needed as well. I have the most amazing support system of friends and family who came and helped out before the grand opening. Here are some pictures of the journey from beginning to end. (well, almost end..I still have a few things I want to do in there, like get my sign!)

“Before”

This was 3 nights before the grand opening. My husband and sister were keeping me company while I painted my ikea expedit bookshelf.

“after”

Thanks to my mom for providing refreshments!

view from the front door.

<3 Chevron print!

Canvas wall

Look at baby Hunter! He has sure grown up from his newborn photo behind him

My hubby and I!

Yours truly.

Coffee table, album and book sample.

This is part of the adorable village right outside of the studio. I love downtown Claremont! It has so much character and is perfect for a photography studio.

How cool is this little guy’s name (Zelda, anyone)? He was such a sleeper for our session together, I had so much fun with him and his parents.We photographed him in a swanky Los Angeles loft with the most amazing natural light! Take a peek at a little bit of our session together

xo,

V