Kristen contacted the studio to inquire about scheduling a maternity session at the field location. She wanted to include their two dogs in the photos, and asked if that would be okay. The answer? OF COURSE!!! We frequently include dogs in outdoor sessions, and love it when our clients opt to include them. We’ll talk about your dog’s personality and temperament to help determine the best location to shoot at for you. We require that you bring a designated person to handle your pet(s) during the session. We will photograph them at the very beginning of the session and then send them on their way! This ensures your pets are safe and being cared for when they are not being photographed, and that you are able to enjoy and be fully present for your session.
Kristen asked to add on hair and makeup services to her session. We have an absolutely amazing hair and makeup team for our clients. Choosing to work with our HMUA’s means you spend ZERO time worrying about getting yourself camera ready! You simply show up to your appointment before your session and walk out looking and feeling absolutely gorgeous. Your HMUA encourages you to bring photos of hair and makeup looks that you like, and will tailor that look to best work with your features. If you’re not big on makeup and you’re worried that you’ll look overdone and not like yourself, no need to worry! Simply let them know of that concern, and they’ll do a very classic and polished “barely there” makeup look for you. You’re in the best of hands with our team, I promise!
Kristen and Dave came to the studio for a maternity fitting and she brought a dress with her that she had purchased to wear. When she pulled it out to show me (the cream lace one), I laughed and said “Oh boy, you’re not going to believe this…”… because we have it in our wardrobe! If you’re considering buying a dress for your session, please check with us first because we (a) might have it (b) have something very similar (c) have something you love even more. We have such a wide variety of dresses for expecting mothers in different heights and sizes in all sorts of styles to appeal to every taste! While Kristen was trying on dresses, Dave and I chatted about what he should wear and got to know each other a bit as well. He was such a laid back and easy going guy, I knew that photographing him would be a breeze! (and I was right!)
The evening of their session we met out at the field and I loved meeting their dogs - especially their Pomeranian named Tink! The cutest name ever, and I swear he was smiling for his pictures. Riggins (the big one) was also so sweet and well behaved and such a great listener. They’re going to make such great big brothers to baby girl when she arrives! When the dogs were finished with their part of the session, their friend who had come along with them took them home.
Kristen and Dave didn’t have the best wedding photography experience, so they were a little bit nervous about how their session would go. They felt that their wedding images looked forced and not like themselves. One of the reasons that I want to meet my clients before their session for a maternity fitting/style consultation is so that we can talk through specific concerns they have and get to know each other in advance!
Kristen and Dave were so easy to work with. When Kristen received her proof gallery she responded telling me that she usually hates photos of herself but that her maternity images were so pretty she loved them all. I always love to hear this from my clients because it means I have served them well - and that’s always my goal!
Here are my favorite photos from Kristen and Dave’s sunset maternity session at the field! Doesn’t Kristen look so incredibly stunning!?
If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.