After weeks of yo-yo weather we finally lucked up on some sunshine. Golden hour at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach was the area we decided on for Dorothy's maternity session and I'm so glad that we did. Tall grass, sandy trails, golden sunlight, and a beautiful mother and her family ready for an awesome  as maternity session... It was perfect. Dorothy selected a beautiful laced Bohemian gown from my client closet, which paired perfect for the beautiful marsh. If you've been in the area for a while you maybe familiar with Pleasure House Point.

If you haven't been out to visit please take advantage of the beautiful scenic trails and waterways.

Pregnant woman in lace dress cradles baby bump during golden sunset in field.

A Family Affair


I always think it's a good idea for family to join in on maternity sessions. It makes for adorable candids!! Documenting families before the new arrival is always special and makes me so happy. I know many clients worry about posing, but I try to make it as painless as possible. We did not have to move around too much. During maternity session I try to be mindful. I want the mothers to be comfortable and not have to do too much walking. I tend to rotate around them to change up the scenery and get the best shot. This family was super fun and easy to capture because her husband kept us all laughing, and Dorothy's son was such a trooper. He was a little shy at first, but definitely opened up more during the session.


During this session I looked for lots candid moments between the family and used structured poses for Dorothy. I wanted to make sure we focused on her baby bump and really high light her glow. Overall it was a very beautiful session and I was so happy to be apart of these moments.

A couple shares an intimate moment on a dirt path at sunset while wearing a lace dress and white shirt.
A gentle family moment together outdoors during golden hour in a natural setting with warm sunlight filtering through trees.
A family shares an intimate moment in a golden wheat field at sunset, wearing white and cream-colored outfits.
A pregnant figure in a white lace dress poses in a golden field at sunset creating a dreamy maternity portrait.
Expecting couple shares joyful moment in golden sunlit field during sunset maternity photoshoot.
A woman wearing a lace dress stands in a golden wheat field at sunset, wrapped in soft ethereal light.
A dreamy sunset photograph shows someone wrapped in a lace shawl standing among golden wheat fields.
A woman in a white lace dress stands among golden reeds in a marsh at sunset.
A family sits together in a sun-drenched golden field during a golden hour portrait session.
A couple poses in a sunlit field with glowing backlight during a maternity photo session at golden hour.
Family walks along a dirt path surrounded by golden sunlit grass during a sunset photo session.
A family in white and cream colored outfits sharing a tender moment in a golden field at sunset.