Hi guys! I’m still playing catch-up from all of my fall sessions. I love being a maternity photographer, for SO many reasons! This is a maternity session from back in September. Grayson James, the second baby of parents Brandon and Jessica, was due on September 15th of 2015. Jessica and Brandon have a busy and active lifestyle, and can’t wait to expand their adventures together with a new member of the family. Jessica is a personal trainer at Just About You Fitness and we met because our daughters did gymnastics together. Can you tell by how amazing she looked at the end of her pregnancy?! I was super excited to shoot their maternity session, especially since I had a personal relationship with Jessica and Brandon. They are from Vernon Hills, IL but the maternity session took place in Lake Zurich, IL.
Jessica had a smooth pregnancy with very few bumps in the road. She only had some heartburn that was a bit uncomfortable because of it’s frequency, but that paled in comparison to the joy of a new baby boy! Jessica was glowing in all of her pictures from her maternity session. Her joy for the little boy growing inside of her was contagious and I couldn’t stop smiling from behind my camera lense! Jessica had a few outfit changes for her session, and I absolutely have to mention how gorgeous her gowns were! They were from Design by C Boutique most popularly known on Etsy! They design beautiful flowy maternity gowns, for these exact maternity photography sessions. My favorite gown was the bright red; the gem tones perfectly complimented the rich colors of the forest preserve that we were in.
As a maternity photographer, I am so lucky to be able to capture the special moments between and expecting mother and her family. Each picture I took shows so much love and excitement between Jessica and Brandon as their family grows. Sometimes, when there is a second child on the way, the older one has a hard time with it. Jessica and Brandon’s sweet little girl is nothing but excited though! You can see how happy she is to meet Grayson when she hugs onto her mom’s stomach like she’ll never let go!
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Alex - What an adorable family! You captured them wonderfully! Love the belly shot with her little girl in her arms!
Jessi - It’s so green in Vernon Hills! You did a beautiful job on these maternity pictures. Love them!
jeanine - Beautiful maternity photography! You captured them so beautifully for this exciting time! I hope they will be back for more as their family grows!
Corey - What a fun maternity session! Love the red tutu dress! The ones on the pier at Lake Zurich are very sweet too.
sarah sweetman - Wow – what a beautiful maternity family photography session! The location in Vernon Hills is gorgeous and provided a perfect setting to show off the love and fun this family has for each other and their newest family member. Well done!
Brenden - Maternity session are so special. It’s easy to tell way you love them. I love the red maternity gown she got from the Etsy shop. It’s so fun!
Christine D - What a perfect family maternity session! I love it when the whole family gets in the photos…the older siblings start to get excited for what is to come! This mother-to-be is beautiful, and she will treasure the photos with her little girl. I love the dress too! This Vernon Hills location has great variety too!
Jenny Storment - Wow you’re an amazing maternity photographer! This Vernon Hills family was so lucky to have you! Great job
Beth - Oh wow, these are gorgeous maternity family photos. The family pictures from the first location are to die for… you’ve really captured connection and happiness. Great work!
Kathy - Oh wow! What a lovely maternity session! You can really see the joy radiating from this family in anticipation of their new little guy! I absolutely love the gowns from Design by C Boutique! I will definitely have to check out this vendor. I love the photo with Mom kissing big sister, and Dad is standing behind smiling. What an amazing capture!
Rebecca massimino - Such a sweet and loving family! I love this Vernon Hills maternity photography session… Can’t wait to see the newborn images!
Melanie - eep! These maternity photographs are beautiful! Jessica looks absolutely fantastic and just beaming with excitement <3
Jennifer Rittenberry - You really showcased the love and excitement of waiting for the new baby to arrive in this maternity session. Lake Zurich was the perfect backdrop to this gallery as it lent itself to lush and vibrant colors, adding to the drama of this outdoor maternity session. Can’t wait to see the newborn photos of this Vernon Hills family!
Jennifer - Shouldn’t it be a crime to look this AMAZING during pregnancy. And the second at that, I could only wish to be all baby during a pregnancy and have such a glow as she does. The lake and the fields used for this maternity session in vernon hills Il are just as stunning as the growing family. I look forward to seeing the newborn session.