OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! It's been too long since I've shot a maternity session. Hip Hip Hooray! It's also been a looong time since I've shot indoors in my own makeshift studio / office / former dining room.
Meet Crystal.
Let me say, if I haven't said it in the past. I deeply regret not having a maternity session when I was pregnant. Deeply. I was so self-conscious when I was pregnant. It's been a year since I gave birth and so quickly the memories of my bulging belly have faded. At the time, I felt that I would never forget what I looked like pregnant so I didn't need pictures. In hindsight, I'm so sad that I didn't take pictures when I had the chance. It's a time I'll never get back.
I've done the above shot before, but I really love this image in black and white. I love the tight belly skin juxtaposed with the grooves on dad's hands. Cliche image? Maybe. But, I don't care.
Crystal and family were so sweet and very cooperative despite my tight quarters. This is why I reserve the indoors to maternity and newborn shoots.
Crystal, thank you so much for letting me share in your miracle. I can't wait to see her.
Yay for the red wall!! These are so great!
Posted by: Lou | April 01, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Crystal...you look gorgeous! Red wall is a fav again!
Posted by: kris | April 01, 2009 at 06:20 AM
Your lighting is perfection! Do you have a great window in that room? Red wall is perfect color - I may have to get my paint bucket out when I move.
Posted by: Tiff | March 31, 2009 at 07:21 AM
Crystal, you look beautiful!
Posted by: Anna | March 31, 2009 at 04:43 AM
Crystal you loook beautiful. I am so happy for you & your family. Another miracle baby-what a blessing! Great job VIV!
Posted by: rhonda | March 31, 2009 at 03:16 AM
These are amazing! Crystal, you guys look great!
Posted by: Julie Jackson | March 30, 2009 at 08:24 PM
LOVE THEM!!! I had maternity pictures and they were good, but I had too many stretch marks to expose my belly. beautiful pics....makes me want to be pregnant again!
Posted by: Kayce | March 30, 2009 at 07:38 PM
I LOVE them Viv! Thanks for capturing such a special moment for my family & I!
Posted by: Crystal | March 30, 2009 at 07:36 PM
these are great!!! big hugs crystal and family!!
Posted by: Sarah L | March 30, 2009 at 07:06 PM