On Easter morning I woke up and it was honestly one of the most gorgeous days I can EVER remember having in Spring. The sun was perfectly shining and it was warm with this cute little breeze…such perfect weather to photograph this amazing couple about to become +1. Dr. Mike Virts (or Dr. Mike as his patients love to call him) is an incredible pediatric dentist in Frederick, MD. He’s had lottttttts of experience being wonderful and kind to all his patients so I know he’s going to be such a great dad(and make sure baby’s teeth are perfect!) You can check out more on Frederick Pediatric Dentistry on their super fun website at www.fpdentistry.com.

Mama-to-be Kristen is simply stunning – she wears pregnancy so well and is totally prepared and excited to meet her new sweet baby. Spending this gorgeous morning wandering around a beautiful old farm field in Frederick was the perfect way to kick off the holiday, and looking at these images just make me smile seeing the warmth and sunshine everywhere. Kristen with her adorable dress and the gardens totally just scream Spring, and I love how everything tied in together. I cant wait to meet their new addition for their newborn session in a few weeks!!

Enjoy these sneak peeks!

Um…Kristen you are gorgeous!

Dr. Mike is pretty cute himself



The perfect baby bump!

I had the honor and pleasure of traveling to the sun and the sea in Santa Barbara, California to photograph this beautiful, real, and super fun couple as they excitedly prepare for their baby to be born. The day we had our session was seriously one of the most sunny, beautiful days I’ve ever seen (of course, we were in California…) and everything just came together perfectly for us. Their adorable two pups tagged along and were quite the showstoppers themselves, and I think they’re going to be great ‘big brother’s’ to the new baby. This mama was totally glowing, had the perfect baby bump, and watching their sweet growing family stroll around the hills of Santa Barbara was so awesome. I left California thinking A) can I somehow live there and in Maryland at the same time and B) this baby is going to have so much love in it’s life. Congrats to you guys – it was so nice to spend the morning with you both and celebrate your new little life who will be here soon!

Mama you are beautiful!!!!!

I had such a great time with this gorgeous couple as we wandered around downtown Frederick for their maternity session. Justin is hilarious and is so so so so so in love with beautiful mom-to-be Lakiya, and they both seem so excited (and prepared!) for their baby boy to be born soon. Lakiya was totally glowing the entire time too – with the cutest baby bump EVER! I cant wait for their babies portion of their bellies & babies session, and to meet their baby boy. Enjoy these sneak peeks of this happy family!

The seriously adorable couple:

The gorgeous mama:

love her red coat!

Beautiful bump

Carousels, I will have you know, are not really sized for three grown adults…but we had fun anyway

This weekend I met up Erin and Brian – an adooooooorable couple expecting their first baby THIS WEEK!!! I’ve never photographed a maternity session so close to their due date before – and I must say that Erin worked it OUT!!!! She is all belly, totally graceful and beautifully glowing – just like everyone hopes to be while they’re expecting. We walked all around this historic train track site and soaked in the evening summer sun. Brian kept making Erin giggle and I can tell he’s going to be such a great dad, as he patiently hung around while Erin and I gabbed about nursing and delivery. Sorry Brian…you win extra bonus points for that!

They are part of my bellies & babies package and I’m already so excited for their newborn session!! Enjoy these few for now!

Um – hello beautiful.

Then comes moving across the country, a military career…and now a baby on the way! This gorgeous couple just oozed excitement and happiness over their baby girl due soon, and I loved that we did this photosession around sunset. Happy expectant couple + a setting sun + warm summer nights = beautiful! I was so excited when she mentioned doing some photos in his military dress uniform too…her all dolled up (complete with red lips and kitten heels!) and him strong and tall in his uniform…it totally brought to mind to a vintage era. I loved loved loved hanging out with these two and chatting about their little one on the way – so fun!