pregnant woman in blue dress posed at sunset at sayan gardens

What a beautiful day this was for a maternity session – sunny and warm in the beginning of March! We had planned for a winter maternity, but are so thankful for mother natures change of plans.

We met at Sayan Gardens before sunset. This is one of my favorite local spaces to take photos, especially in the spring and summer. I knew it could be beautiful in the winter because of the tall, lush, evergreens and cute pathways around the park.

Chelsea and Jake are expecting their first baby, a girl, in just a few short weeks. This maternity session was the best way to celebrate this new step in their life together. I discovered at their session that they’ve been dating since 8th and 9th grade, and I thought that was just incredible!!! Wow! Although this is their first baby, they’ve got a lot of practice in with their 3 adorable and energetic pups! Cooper, Jade, and Zeus joined us (wearing “big sister” and “big brother” bandanas) for some great family portraits and some some individual shots as well. If you want to keep up with these three you have to check out their instagram: @CooperJadeandZeus

collage of three dog portraits

The 6 of us had the best time walking around the park, using all the beautiful spaces we could find, laughing along the way. I’m so thrilled to share these highlights with you and celebrate the future mom and dad!

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Maternity Session Sayan Gardens

Congratulations Chelsea & Jake! I can’t wait to meet your baby girl!

Thank you all for reading this blog and celebrating this family!