I have a special relationship with Ashley and Tevin and was thrilled to be their chosen maternity photographer! I shot their gender reveal session earlier in their pregnancy, and it was one of the coolest reveals that I’ve seen. Ashley and Tevin wore all white clothing a blindfolded themselves, and only Ashley’s mom knew the gender of the baby. Ashley and Tevin then splattered each other with paint and then took off their blindfolds to see that the paint was pink and purple! They were so surprised and thrilled! You can CLICK HERE to see all of the beautiful pictures.
A little after the gender reveal shoot, I shot Ashley and Tevin’s maternity session. Their maternity session took place in an outdoor setting around dusk. This is one of the best times to shoot because the lighting is so soft and creates an array of beautiful colors that seem to splash over the subjects. Being a maternity photographer or any portrait photographer, means you need to understand lighting! Ashley wore three different outfits, and every one of them showcased her beautiful curves and showed how her pregnancy made her glow!
Ashley has so much personality that showed through her pictures. She is bubbly and sarcastic, and loves anything crafty. She likes to pass her time by doing art, painting and drawing. She also loves to read and to volunteer at church functions. There is no doubt that Ashley and Tevin’s daughter will have a life just as beautiful and special as they have! Ashley is very happy and excited about her pregnancy and cannot wait for the day when her and Tevin can welcome their baby girl into the world. Ashley has had an almost perfect pregnancy; despite back pains and morning nausea and some indigestion, but she said that these things are entirely trivial in comparison to how much the new baby will mean to her and Tevin. During the shoot, Ashley and Tevin shared a story with me that is unique to all expecting parents: the first time they heard her heart beat. Ashley was so happy and excited when she heard the heartbeat that she almost cried. That experience is irreplaceable, but is no comparison to seeing your baby for the first time. Ashley and Tevin have so much to look forward to!
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Amy Schenk - These maternitypictures are fabulous! Love the sun flares and golden light. Pregnancy is a wonderful thing to document.
Corey - Such a beautiful expecting couple! Love that outdoor location and the light at dusk was so pretty for their maternity session!
ashley eiban - what a beautiful momma-to-be! so glad they documented this time in their lives!
Connie Mintz - The love you captured in these maternity photos between these two is so apparent! They are beaming with sweetness! I really like to color of these images and the backlight. So pretty! The gender reveal sounds like it was a lot of fun, too.
sarah sweetman - Wow – what a beautiful maternity photography session! The location in Palatine is gorgeous and provided a perfect setting to show off the love they have for each other and their newest family member. Well done!
laura - beautiful maternity session. i love her leaning on the tree. the expression on her face is serene.
Alyssa - Well these two sure seem to have so much love between each other. They will surely make fantastic parents with all that love. And you have obviously done a great job capturing that emotion and connection in their maternity session. Excited to see the next chapter with that sweet little baby’s arrival!
Jenny Storment - Great job on these maternity photos. The location in Palatine IL is prefect spot anyone seeking out maternity photographer.
Christine D - What a romantic maternity session! You can just feel the love between these two! I love all the golden, sunlit images. I can see that they are excited for this baby girl, and I hope we get to see the newborn images too!
Lauren - What a GODDESS, this mother-to-be is! And I love, love, LOVE her gorgeous, voluminous red skirt, so striking paired with your beautiful sun-drenched portraiture. Your mastery of drama-suffused portraiture is perfect for this expecting couple. Sheer perfection!
Jennifer - this is one of the most beautiful maternity portrait sessions I have ever seen. there is really so much diversity, I am sure this IL parents to be is just thrilled with them all, how will they every choose?
Samantha - Beautiful maternity session! I love the romantic feel these photos express. Great job Maria Nicole!
Melanie Painter - What a beautiful maternity photography session! I LOVE that hazy warm light! Beautifully done!