Expecting {Everly}

This past week I had a special maternity session with a lovely friend of mine, Jess.  I have known Jess for years and in fact she is one of the main people who inspired me to pursue photography, as she herself is a fantastic photographer.  Check out her site here!

When I first decided to seriously pursue photography as a career, Jess and I started a business called La Vita Bella Photography.  We had so much fun shooting weddings together and I truly learned so much from her.  I am so excited for her and Brandon who should be welcoming to the world their beautiful daughter Everly in just a matter of weeks.   Everly’s anticipated date of arrival is on my birthday and would be the best present ever!  I have to admit that I am obsessed with the name Everly, since I heard it from Jess.  I think it is the most beautiful name and I know it will suit  her perfectly already.  Love love love it.

Jess has such a perfect baby belly and there wasn’t even one stretch mark in sight !  We took our time and just enjoyed the sunshine.   Even though it was sunny it wasn’t that warm out.  I am not going to lie to ya, I did photoshop some goose bumps out 😉  Jess was a trooper, barefeet and all.  She even brought the coolest prop, the book, Where the Wild Things Are.  I freaking LOVED that book as a kid.  I thought it was just an adorable idea.  We played with a parasol of mine and I think we came up with some really beautiful, feminine and vintage feeling shots.

Jess you are such a beautiful pregnant mama and I know you will be a fantastic mother to Everly.  Thank you so much for letting me capture these special shots for you. I hope you love them.

xo