You’re officially on the calendar for a beautiful family portrait session. Yay! Here’s a comprehensive checklist that will walk you through every step of the portrait process to help you feel confident and prepared for your session.
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Is there anything on earth more beautiful than the promise of a new life, deeply loved and prayed for? My heart just loves photographing maternity sessions, especially with a couple just like this! Seeing their love and excited anticipation is such a treasure. I am honored to have the privilege of photographing this milestone before they undertake such a grand adventure with their new baby.
This beautiful gallery celebrates the growing life of a proud and excited couple soon to welcome their baby son into the world. Maternity sessions are best photographed around 30-32 weeks. Her gorgeous red dress accentuates her growing belly and highlights her sweet baby bump. I love this rich, bold color. You can opt for a figure-hugging dress or a flowing dress, but I do recommend long maternity dresses over short maternity dresses. It is also best to opt for a single color, or small subtle patterns, when choosing an outfit. Skip the bold, big, or vibrant patterns for another day.
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These photos were taken on a warm, cloudy day, before sunset, with a Canon Mark IV and a 50mm lens. Iris & Lace Photography serves the Silicon Valley, South Bay, Palo Alto, and San Jose region of the SF Bay Area. I specialize in families and couples, including maternity, lifestyle newborn, and engagement sessions.
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One of my favorite things about being a family photographer is that I get to witness and capture beautiful couples in their new roles as parents. These sweet parents were so obviously dedicated and loving to each other, and seemed so effortless in their role as new parents to this sweet baby boy. Their home was decorated with beautiful photos of their wedding and their adventures, and now, my heart is overflowing with joy as they will be decorating their home with photos of this new stage and journey in their lives.
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This beautiful family is celebrating their sweet one year old daughter’s first birthday this Spring! Can you believe her big soulful brown eyes? These parents were so kindhearted, easygoing, and clearly absolutely smitten with their baby girl! (And who on Earth wouldn’t be!?) It was such a great opportunity to meet a wonderful family and help them celebrate this beautiful milestone in their lives together.
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We photographed this Mommy & Me Photo Session outside in a field, right at sunset. I used golden backlighting to create a sun-soaked, candid, summertime feel for these family portraits. I simply adore their unique connections here. This session features unposed moments and authentic interactions. These sweet boys were full of energy and a healthy dose of mischief. It’s always fun to take little boys outside and let them run barefoot, wild & free, right where they belong!
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Choosing a photographer likely feels like an overwhelming task. There are sooo many options these days! I’m going to give you “insider advice” to help you navigate the process of choosing a photographer. You’ve probably already guessed this, but the big not-so-secret is this: not all photography services are equal! Check out this list to find 5 tips for choosing your family photographer, and scroll all the way to the bottom to see if Iris & Lace is the right fit for you!
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Sometimes I am lucky enough to meet a family so good and wholesome and fun that the world just seems like a brighter place. This family is definitely like that for me. It warms my heart so much to know that such wonderful families are out there, and I am lucky enough to occasionally cross paths with them in my particular line of work. Also, shoutout to this awesome Dad as well! This sweet father is one of the most involved and enthusiastic Dads I’ve ever photographed. I’ve photographed lots of great Dads but he definitely deserves a special mention. And this family is so incredibly close and loving with each other, it’s clearly evident in their photos. I am so excited for their two beautiful young daughters to grow up and see where their beautiful paths take them.
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The magic is in the garden.
This family session was photographed in their own family gardens, among a collection of over a thousand roses! It was simply spectacular and tucked away like their own secret paradise. They chose a wardrobe of laidback, flowing, springy pieces to compliment the natural scenery.
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