Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Muyun & Zihao in the studio

Muyun contacted me at the last minute for a studio maternity session, and I was happy to let her know that I had availability for her! Because it was such a last minute booking, we were unable to schedule a fitting beforehand, so we just allowed for extra time at the beginning to choose some dresses She loved two dresses in the studio wardrobe and we got started. Zihao was such a sweet husband! He was actually sick with a cold when they arrived, and was wearing a face mask because he didn't want to get anyone else sick. He took off the mask and held his breath for the couples images because he didn't want to risk getting Muyun sick with his cold so close to her due date. (I am happy to report that his preventative measures were effective as none of us caught his cold!) 

I can't wait to see their baby boy when they bring him in for his milestone session at 100 days old, which is celebrated in many Asian cultures. Those are such fun sessions to shoot, and I have no doubt he will be such an adorable baby! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Whitney in the field

When Whitney contacted me to book her maternity session, she knew she wanted to shoot in the field. She was thrilled to be expecting a little boy, and wanted to document her pregnancy since this baby will be her only child. 

Whitney came to the studio with her own mother for her maternity fitting two weeks before her session, and we chatted about all things pregnancy and childbirth, and then started going through wardrobe selections.  Whitney was excited to use one of the flower crowns in the studio and chose two dresses from the studio wardrobe. Fresh flower crowns are also an option as I have a couple of fantastic local resources available to clients to have one made for their session! 

Our session together was so much fun! Whitney was a great sport and told me to have her do anything that would make a beautiful image. At the end of our time together, I asked if she'd be game for lying on the ground. She said, "I'll do whatever you ask because I trust you!" My favorite kind of answer - creativity license makes for the BEST and most fun sessions. When I have a maternity session with just mom participating, we don't have couples photos and as much help to get down on the ground and back up - I remember all too well what it was like trying to get up and down with a pregnant belly.  

Whitney loved her images and chose several for wall art in her home and to gift to her mother and grandmother. Here are a few of my favorites - isn't she absolutely gorgeous?! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Fun loving soon to be family of four

Kea contacted me to reserve a family maternity session and a newborn session. She waits to find out if she's having a boy or girl until birth, and I did the same with all three of mine. Kea and her family came to the studio for a maternity fitting. When toddlers are involved I always enjoy meeting them in advance of our session together as it often helps break the ice so they don't feel like a total stranger is photographing them. Kea chose one dress from the studio wardrobe and elected to wear one of her own. Her daughter also wore one dress from the wardrobe and one of her own. We had so much fun during their session. A lot of clients ask what a family session looks like, and I tell them "Like a maternity session with a family, minus interaction with a pregnant belly!" My session goal is to create beautiful and authentic images from genuine emotion and connection between family members. This family is such a happy and loving family, and they are such a joy to work with. I can't wait to share images from their baby's newborn session! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Yetsie & Roger

Yetsie called the studio to ask questions about a maternity session with me, and was thrilled to hear that she could borrow from the studio wardrobe. Many clients are glad to hear they won't have to deal with shopping while pregnant, and won't have to purchase a dress they may never wear again. She and her husband came to the studio for her maternity fitting, and she chose two dresses from the wardrobe that she loved. It was so much fun getting to know them at their fitting, and I couldn't wait for their session!

Margaret met Yetsie at the studio in advance of her maternity session and prepped her hair and makeup. Margaret is amazing and loved by all of my clients who have used her - roughly 75% of clients choose to add on her services to their session. Sitting in her chair is like hanging out with an old friend, and the results are perfection.

When I arrived, Margaret was just finishing up, so we got started. I loved the gowns that Yetsie had chosen. Roger was such a fun and willing participant, and we all had such a great time in the hour we spent together. Isn't she absolutely gorgeous? 

After their maternity session, Yetsie asked to book a newborn session with me as well. I can't wait to share the gorgeous images of their sweet baby girl who looks EXACTLY like her mama! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Candace & Brandin

Candace contacted me in her first trimester to learn more about maternity and newborn sessions, and came to the open house back in May to meet me. When she attended the open house, she fell in love with the studio setting and decided to shoot her maternity session there. She wanted to avoid the heat of the summer outdoors, and she just loved the look. 

Two weeks before her session, she came in to try on dresses, and fell in love with two. She wanted to show off her belly, but didn't want all bare belly images. The dresses in the studio wardrobe can be worn open or closed depending on your preference. Not everyone wants a bare belly image, and that is more than ok! All booked clients have access to the wardrobe which has pieces that fit sizes 0-16 and suit a wide array of tastes from boho to glam.

On the morning of their session, I met Brandin, Candace's husband. He was a bit apprehensive about photos as most dads are, but he knew how excited his wife was so was willing to participate. Most guys don't enjoy having their photos taken, but I make the experience fun and painless for them. I can't tell you how many clients have later remarked at how surprised they were at what a good time their partners ended up having! I'm not going to tell your husband to kneel and kiss your belly, or put his hands in the shape of a heart. My sessions are about genuine emotion and authentic connection. All you have to do is show up, and I will take care of the rest in a natural way that isn't awkward. I promise! 

During their session, we talked about our guesses whether baby was a boy or a girl! That's right: Candace and Brandin decided to wait to find out... just like I did with all three of my babies. You'll have to check out their newborn session to see if they had a son or daughter! 

A lot of clients ask if they will receive all color or all black and white images in their gallery, and the answer is...both! Candace and Brandin's session was such a gorgeous one, and I've chosen to share all black and white images from their session for this blog post. 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy when it comes to shooting and to see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. Come to the Studio Open House this weekend on Sunday, September 25 from 2-5 PM if you're free. It's the last one in 2016 and the next one won't be until late January 2017. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Caroline & Ruben (and Snack Pack)

Caroline contacted me early in her pregnancy to reserve her maternity and newborn sessions. She came to the studio to visit early in her second trimester, and brought her adorable pup Snack Pack along!

Two weeks before her maternity session, she came to the studio to try on pieces from the wardrobe and decided on her favorites. All clients have access to the studio wardrobe which has a wide range of styles in sizes 0-16. Most dresses are based on bust size, not overall size, and accommodate your growing belly. Even if you choose not to wear something from the wardrobe, I still love to meet when possible and see what you and your partner are planning to wear so that we can make sure it's cohesive and makes the most sense for the location you've chosen for your maternity session! 

The maternity fitting is also a chance for us to get to spend some time together so when your session takes place you don't feel like you're being photographed by a complete stranger. I love getting to know my clients as people.  I firmly believe that a huge part of why my sessions are so much fun is because of the initial time spent together before the shutter even clicks.

Caroline also chose to add on hair and makeup services with Margaret, our HMUA, which I always strongly recommend. You're pregnant, and you deserve to be pampered. Why not make a fun day of your maternity session experience and then go out for a date with your partner after it's all over to show it all off? Margaret is incredible at what she does, and will make you look and feel like the most beautiful version of yourself. You will not look in the mirror and think "Who is that person?", but you'll think, "Wow - I didn't know I could look like this with makeup!" 

Some couples don't need much direction in the way of natural interaction because they just ignore the fact there's a camera there. That would definitely describe these two: I simply placed them where I needed them, and they took care of the rest. I loved shooting this session and working with this sweet couple and soon to be family of four. Here are just a few of my favorite images from their session! 

Ready to reserve your maternity session? Contact me today to begin planning - I can't wait to meet you! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Priti & Paras in the Gardens

Can you believe it's September already? My next studio open house is coming up on September 25th from 2-5 PM. Come check out the studio and meet me, or if you're a previous client, come say hi! You can click this link to sign up. 

This year has flown by, and I have loved working with so many clients here in Atlanta over the past few months for their newborn and maternity sessions! 

When Priti contacted me, she was so excited to learn that she could borrow from the studio wardrobe for her maternity sessions. She was very busy at work and didn't have the time or desire to go shopping for something to wear. She picked out two gorgeous and comfortable dresses for her session in the gardens, and we discussed what her husband should wear. 

I love the gardens location for the sweeping stone staircase, Grecian columns, hedged paths, and beautiful architecture. This particular session was actually shot in March on a cold day, and it is gorgeous year round! I love so many of the images from their session, and am sharing a few of my favorites from their session in this post! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Angela & Brandon

Angela contacted me to reserve a maternity session in the midst of moving to the Grant Park neighborhood, where my studio is located. They came in for their maternity fitting, and Angela asked me if we could incorporate her mom's scarf in their session. Angela had been very close to her mom, and had to say goodbye to her when she passed away from cancer. I thought this was such a wonderful way to honor her mother and make her a part of their experience since she isn't physically with Angela anymore. The scarf matched the dress she chose perfectly. When she wrapped the scarf around her standing in the field, we all teared up thinking of the special relationship with her mother and the fact that Angela would soon be a mother herself. 

Photographing Angela and Brandon was fun and relaxed, and seeing the love these two have for each other was very heartwarming! 

When I look at this image, I imagine Angela's mom giving her the biggest, longest, warmest hug. I know she's so proud of her.

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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. You can also sign up for my studio open house next month on Sunday, September 25th from 2-5 PM. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | To bare the belly or not?

Many of my clients want to show off their belly in a discreet way for their maternity session images. My studio wardrobe has several split front gowns available to accomplish this, and we will talk about what your vision is and how much you want showing. Not every pregnant woman wants her legs to show, or wants her entire belly to show. There are lots of things we can do in terms of draping to achieve the vision you have for your images. If you have stretch marks or a scar from a navel ring that you feel self conscious about, these are things that can be removed in the editing process if you so desire.

I also have many clients who want more of a budoir feel for their images and wear a chemise, robe,  or just a bra and panties. I do not post more revealing images online on my portfolio or social media in the interest of privacy and discretion. 

Don't want any bare belly photos? That's totally okay too! Your comfort and vision is what I honor. The beauty of the split front dresses are that they can also be worn closed... and the studio wardrobe has many, many other options where no bare belly is shown.

If you're pregnant and looking for a photographer for your maternity and/or newborn sessions, I would love to work with you! We will create images that you will love for a lifetime and pass down to your children.  Want to learn about my philosophy and how I work? View this short 1.5 minute film which sums it all up.  Want to stop by the next studio open house? Sign up here.  Ready to reserve your session? Contact me to begin planning! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Myka & Navarro, a field maternity session

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Kiv and Chris, a studio session

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Katy & Rob

Rob contacted me to schedule a last minute maternity session in the field as a surprise for his wife's birthday!  He is not the first person this year to schedule a surprise maternity session, and I'm pleased to report that all of the recipients have been absolutely thrilled. Rob brought Katy to the studio the day before their session to try on pieces from the wardrobe, and she fell in love with two of the dresses. All booked clients have access to my studio wardrobe which has pieces that appeal to a wide variety of style preferences and can fit size 0-16. I will work with you to choose the most flattering pieces for your body type and skin tone. If you choose not to wear anything from the wardrobe, I'm still here to assist you in styling your session wardrobe for the best results. Sometimes it's hard to shop your own closet and you just need a little help from another set of eyes who knows what will photograph well!

We headed out to the field the next day, and the weather was absolutely perfect. Katy had done her nails for the session in a pastel blue since they're expecting a baby boy in just a couple of weeks.  Our session was relaxed and a lot of fun. It's safe to say that Rob's birthday surprise was a success!

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Rich & Devi

Rich and Devi initially came to the studio to meet me and talk about The Birth Session. During their visit, they decided they also wanted to work with me for maternity and newborn!

Devi knew exactly which dress she wanted to wear for her maternity session as she had seen it on worn by another client on my Instagram and she had a clear vision for what she wanted from our time together. During her maternity wardrobe fitting, she tried the dress on to confirm it was what she wanted, and we discussed what Rich should plan to wear.

Devi knew she wanted all of her maternity images to have an open front since she loved the look of bare belly images. Not all of my clients do - and this particular dress can also be wore closed for those who prefer not to show their belly. 

During their maternity session, we got to know each other and I learned all about how they met each other and fell in love. They both have a great sense of humor and were great to work with! Rich loves his wife, and it's very evident in how he looks at her.  I can't wait to photograph the birth of their son and his subsequent newborn session! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Lindsay & Matt in the Gardens

Lindsay and Matt had just relocated here from Tennessee and didn't know of any photographers. When Lindsay joined a local online moms group, I was recommended by other members of the group.  She checked out my website, loved what she saw, and contacted me to reserve a very last minute maternity and newborn session since she needed to get in that same week due to her husband's work and travel schedule.  Fortunately, I had availability and was able to work them in! 

When Lindsay came into the studio for her wardrobe fitting a few days before her scheduled session, we instantly hit it off. We have very similar personalities and approaches to life, and by the end of our time together it felt like we were old friends. 

A couple of days later, we met at the gardens for their session before sunset, and took our time walking around the gardens. The most common question I'm asked is "What do we do?" The answer? "Love each other. That being said, I do help with flattering posing and guided natural interaction so you are not on your own there.

Here are a few of my favorite images from Lindsay & Matt's maternity session. I can't wait to meet their baby boy when he arrives in a few weeks! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photography | Roxanne & Zach, a field session

I first met Roxanne this past summer in mid-August when she scheduled a complimentary consultation for The Birth Session. Many of my clients schedule their sessions with me months in advance, and I love advance planners! I cannot guarantee my availability if clients wait until the last minute, and it's always so disappointing when I have to turn a client away because I don't have the room. 

After our initial meeting, Roxanne chose to book The Birth Session and a maternity session in the field. We scheduled her maternity session for February, and she came into the studio a couple of weeks beforehand with her mother to choose a dress from the studio wardrobe. We also discussed what her husband should wear, and I enjoyed getting to know her lovely mama during their visit.

Roxanne and Zach had gotten married in Boston in the month of March, and had outdoor wedding photos taken so they weren't at all fazed by the idea of an outdoor winter session in Georgia. Many clients are worried about what winter images will look like, and I always assure them that they're beautiful and are not at all drab or dreary. The weather the day of Roxanne and Zach's maternity session was a bit chilly, but not bitterly cold, and the sunset was absolutely gorgeous in the field. 

If you're pregnant and looking for a photographer for your maternity and/or newborn sessions, I would love to work with you! We will create images that you will love for a lifetime and pass down to your children.  Want to learn about my philosophy and how I work? View this short 1.5 minute film which sums it all up.  Want to stop by the next studio open house? Sign up here.  Ready to reserve your session? Contact me to begin planning! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Mary & Matt

When Mary contacted me, she was interested in quite a few sessions! She chose to book maternity, Fresh 48, and newborn sessions. I love when clients decide to book more than one session because it means I get to see them more than once. I really enjoy getting to know my clients and encouraging them as they become mothers for the first time, or for the second, third, or fourth!

Mary and Matt met me at the field location, and we spent the entire time laughing despite Matt's initial misgivings because he's "not a picture person".  I hear this a lot from so many men who had a bad experience with their wedding or engagement photographer. Dads are always thrilled to hear that I am not going to make them stand in front of my camera for two hours, strike a pose, or hold their hands in the shape of a heart over their partner's belly. Instead, all I ask you to do is love your partner. I'll take care of the rest.

 These two love to joke and laugh, and were a lot of fun to be around. The sunset light was absolutely gorgeous! Here are a few of my favorites from Matt and Mary's session. 

(click here to view images from their newborn session)

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photography Studio | Kristina & Tony

Kristina contacted us at 36 weeks pregnant asking if there was any availability for a studio maternity session. She knew exactly which dresses she wanted to wear from the studio wardrobe from reading through the website. and we scheduled her to come in that same week. Even though my general scheduling guideline is for maternity sessions to take place between 30-34 weeks, this is not a hard and fast rule. Sometimes shorter clients or clients carrying multiples want to schedule between 24-28 weeks. Others wait until the very last minute and schedule at 40 weeks pregnant. The risk of scheduling a session past 37 weeks is that you'll miss out if you end up delivering early. This happened to me with my third baby. I had my session scheduled for a Saturday and he decided to come the Wednesday before at exactly 37 weeks. I'm still a little bit sad about it because he was my last baby, and I have maternity images from my pregnancies with his older sisters, but not with him.

When Kristina and Tony showed up at the studio, I was delighted to see that he had chosen an outfit that worked perfectly. He informed me he had researched and looked at the website before selecting what he would wear. If it had been a test, he would have passed with flying colors. 

There was quite a big height difference between the two: 15 inches to be exact. Kristina was 5'2", and Tony was 6'5". Big height differences are not a big deal, as I have a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to that!

Kristina brought a gorgeous flower crown with her, and it went perfectly with one of the dresses in my wardrobe. This is a split front dress, which means that you can choose to wear the dress open or closed. Every client is different in terms of preference, and I photograph what you are comfortable with! 

All of the dresses that Kristina is wearing below are available in the studio wardrobe for clients to use for their sessions. 

If you're in or near Atlanta (some clients have driven 4 hours each way for their sessions!) and looking for a maternity and/or newborn photographer, I would love to work with you! Contact me today to begin planning - it's never too early to book. If you wait until last minute, I can't guarantee availability as I limit the number of sessions I shoot per month. 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Abby & Charlie in the field

Abby contacted me in November to schedule her maternity session right before Christmas. She came to the studio and fell in love with one of the dresses, and her husband Charlie elected to borrow one of the studio shirts that I keep on hand for men to borrow. My studio wardrobe is available to all booked clients to borrow from for their sessions. I have carefully chosen my maternity wardrobe which fits a range of sizes 0-16, and am always adding new pieces! 

It was a cold and overcast December day when we met at the field. Clients sometimes worry about whether or not their images will still be beautiful if it's not sunny outside. The answer can be found in the images from this session. I LOVE overcast days just as much as sunny days and they are just as beautiful!  

A question I am often asked is if I pose my clients during sessions. Other than some guided direction for natural interaction, not really! I often give verbal prompts to my clients during sessions to help them interact the way that they normally would if I weren't there. Most people aren't used to being in front of a camera and freeze up a little bit, so it's completely normal to feel like you're not sure what you're supposed to do. It's part of my job as your photographer to connect with you and help you connect with each other. At the same time, I don't ever want a client to look at their images from a session and think to themselves "What on earth were we doing? That's so fake and posed." I want you to look at your photos and smile and remember the moments that you shared during your session, how excited you were to welcome your sweet baby, and how much love you had for each other and your child in each frame. Pregnancy is such an exciting (and scary!) and precious time, and it's over before we know it. Even if you're uncomfortable, or don't feel beautiful in your pregnant body, let's celebrate!  Your baby and the love that you and your partner share for each other and your child deserve to be celebrated and remembered forever. 

Without further ado, here are some of my favorites from Abby and Charlie's session! 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see more of my most recent work! Ready to reserve your maternity session? It's never too early to book. Contact me today to begin planning one of the most fun experiences you'll have during your pregnancy! I can't wait to meet you! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Kisha

You may recognize Kisha from my short video about the studio experience. She was kind enough to participate in the video for me in advance of her actual maternity session. Kisha scheduled her session to take place when she was 30 weeks pregnant, and it was the perfect timing. I like to schedule maternity sessions for between 30-34 weeks, since most expectant mothers are showing well, but are still able to move well. I have had other clients reserve last minute sessions, but there's always a risk of going into labor early before the session takes place! 

Kisha came to the studio in advance of her session start time for our resident HMUA, Margaret, to apply her makeup. Many of my clients add on Margaret's services to their maternity and/or newborn sessions, and her application is absolutely flawless. If you're interested in booking Margaret's services along with your session, be sure to note that when you inquire. 

I always enjoy studio sessions since my clients get to play dress up with the studio wardrobe. I have a wide array of dresses ranging from size 0-16 that look stunning on expectant and new moms. Kisha already felt absolutely stunning with her makeup application, and loved the dresses that we chose for her to wear. I loved working with Kisha, and can't wait to meet her sweet baby girl in a couple of months.  

Without further ado, here are some of the images from Kisha's maternity session! 

Ready to reserve your maternity session? It's never too early to book. Contact me today to begin planning one of the most fun experiences you'll have during your pregnancy! I can't wait to meet you! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Emily & Penelope, a mommy and me studio session

Emily and Penelope came to the studio for a mommy and me maternity session. I have a studio wardrobe for expectant and new mothers, and it's always fun to pick dresses! Penelope was super excited to assist with the dress selection and chose a tulle skirted "princess" dress for Emily to wear. I loved working with the two of them and watching their interaction for sweet moments of connection.

Emily waits to find out until birth if it's a boy or a girl, so it was fun to discuss the difference between her two pregnancies. I am terrible at guessing whether it will be a boy or a girl, so I don't even try. We had some good conversation about what it's like to welcome a second child into the family. I think every parent expecting a second is a bit nervous about how it will all work, and how they'll possibly be able to love the second as much as the first. I'm here to tell you that the cliche you hear so often, "Love multiplies, not divides", is absolutely true. You'll fall in love with your new baby in a whole new way, and you'll fall in love with your older child as you watch them assume the role of big sibling. You'll also fall even more in love with your partner than the first time around as they settle into being a parent of two with you. 

Here is a selection of my favorites from Emily's maternity session... I saved my absolute favorite from the session for last. 

I have found that when photographing toddlers, it's best to let them be and just interact naturally. This allows me to capture them as they really are and creates genuine moments that aren't forced or posed. 

If you're in Atlanta and looking for a newborn and/or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you! This short 1.5 minute film sums up my philosophy and how I work in the studio. Contact me today to begin planning your maternity session as it's never too early to book. I can't wait to meet you! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.