Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Nick & Nutan

Nick and Nutan had just relocated to Atlanta from NYC when Nutan contacted us to see about scheduling a maternity session at the gardens location. She was thrilled to hear that we had availability that worked with her husband’s schedule, and asked to add on hair and makeup services as well. We also penciled her in for a maternity fitting appointment to look through the studio wardrobe a couple of weeks before her session date!

On Nutan’s fitting date, we had a lot of fun going through the dresses. Nutan loved so many of the options and commented on how amazed she was that we had so many choices available to our clients! We regularly outfit clients of all shapes and sizes from 0-16. Our most petite client was 4’10” and our tallest was 6’2”. We have a wide variety of styles from glam to boho to understated simplicity. If you choose not to borrow from the wardrobe, we’ll help you out with an easy to follow style guide and are available for feedback on anything you’re considering! We are here to help in any way we can, because your experience should be as stress free as possible. Nutan couldn’t decide on her final two choices that day, so she left armed with iPhone photos of herself in her favorites to go through with her husband later. She did eventually narrow it down and emailed me the photos of her selected pieces. Because we have our wardrobe pieces cleaned after being worn for a session, we do need to know in advance so we have enough time to get it to the dry cleaners and back if necessary! If you can’t decide the day of your fitting, it’s totally okay - I’ll let you know the exact deadline to let me know by. Before Nutan left, she and I determined that based on Nick’s personality and her choices, his wearing a suit would be the best choice for their session.

The day of their session we met at the gardens and got started on the beautiful sweeping stairs. I enjoy photographing at the gardens since there’s a wide variety of different areas and backgrounds to shoot in and it lends well to a more dressy look. Nick looked sharp in his relaxed suit, and it was so much fun to photograph the two of them together. They’ve been together quite a long time, and are absolutely the sweetest. I love photographing couples who deeply love each other and aren’t afraid to let that show.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from their gardens maternity session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Eva & Phil

Eva contacted the studio to book an outdoor maternity session for her husband and herself at the park location and a newborn session for when their baby arrived. We scheduled a time for her to come into the studio for a maternity fitting, and she found two dresses that she absolutely loved. Once she had chosen her dresses, we discussed what her husband should wear for the session to be most cohesive with her choices while also remaining true to his personality and style preferences! Simply put: if your partner doesn’t like to wear khakis….don’t put him in khakis! There are so many options of what your guy can wear that will look great with what you’re wearing, and it doesn’t have to be any specific thing. In Phil’s case, he wore stone chinos and a button down that he already owned and was very reflective of who he is.

Eva asked to add on hair and makeup services, and we paired her with the best fit for her who was available on her date. We talk to each individual client who books about what their vision is and then we see who on our team that we know will be a great match for them is available. She loved her hair and makeup so much that she emailed immediately after her maternity session to let us know she wanted to add it on to her newborn session too. I’m so looking forward to photographing their new baby girl in just a couple of weeks!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Alina & Chandler

Alina contacted the studio to schedule a maternity session in our gardens location and asked to add on hair and makeup services as well. She loved that we had a studio wardrobe so it would be one less thing to worry about coordinating, and we scheduled a time for her to come in.

I met Alina and her husband, Chandler, when they came to my studio for her maternity fitting. Alina saw sequins on my studio wardrobe rack and immediately asked to try that one on. While she was changing, Chandler and I chatted for a bit. I learned that he was in the middle of taking his CPA exams and we talked about how my husband has an accounting degree as well. Those exams are no joke! (I’m happy to report that Chandler PASSED them!) Alina was torn between multiple dresses, so I suggested that she think it over and then let me know in advance of her session. We schedule fittings to take place 1-2 weeks before your session date so that your baby doesn’t have a big growth spurt that could potentially affect fitting into your choice. Because our dresses are cleaned after wearing, we have to make sure we have enough lead time to get them taken care of if another client wears your choices in the days before your session. I always have moms take phone selfies of their favorites so that they can think it over before deciding 100%. Alina did just that and emailed us a few days before her session to let us know what her final two choices would be!

The evening of their session, I met them at the gardens and Alina changed into her first dress. We had some absolutely gorgeous light that evening, and I always like to take advantage of the setting sun in the background whenever possible. Backlighting is my absolute favorite! We made our way around and through the different areas of the gardens, and had such a fun time together. The two of them are just the sweetest and I so enjoyed working with them!

Here are a few of my favorites - aren’t Alina’s blue eyes absolutely 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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photography | A Field session with Melissa & Josh

Melissa contacted the studio to book a maternity session at the field location. When she called she was concerned because she and her husband were only available on Monday evenings, and she wasn’t sure if we would have an opening.

The good news for Melissa was that weeknights are much more readily available than weekend nights! If you leave work a bit early one day, and can be flexible with scheduling your session for a weeknight you have a better chance of being able to schedule for when you want to! Weekend dates are the first to go and are often fully booked a few months in advance.

Melissa was thrilled to hear that we could schedule her for a Monday, and we arranged for her to come to the studio for a maternity fitting a few weeks later.

Maternity fittings are 20 minutes long and fun! It’s a chance for us to meet, and you can ask any questions you might have. I’ll look at you and assess your skin tone and belly shape and then pull dresses that will work well for you and look perfect in the location you’ve chosen. You’ll try them on, and you’re welcome to take some phone snapshots of yourself in the ones that are top contenders to decide on later. Lots of clients love to get the input of family and friends and poll them for which one they like best. If you don’t plan to use the studio wardrobe, I’d still love to meet you and see what you’re wearing if you have the time in your schedule! I’ve found that clients are so much more comfortable when they’ve had the chance to meet and chat for a bit in advance of being in front of the camera. We have a lot of out of town clients who travel to us for sessions, and I still set aside time before their actual session start to get to know each other.

When Melissa arrived, I asked what she did for a living, and she responded that she was a cardiac ICU nurse. I said, “Which hospital?” She told me the name of the hospital and I immediately asked if she knew two of my other maternity and newborn clients who were ALSO cardiac ICU nurses at the same hospital. She did! What are the chances? Such a small world to have three very specialized nurses on the same floor in the same hospital come to me. I love it!

Melissa decided on her dress choices pretty quickly and loved how they looked on her. She wasn’t sure if she wanted hair and makeup services and asked me to give her more insight into them. She was concerned that because she didn’t wear a lot of makeup that it might be overkill for her. I was happy to share my experience with her! First of all, you should know that I don’t wear makeup at all. I don’t even own any at this present time. (This could change in the future though because I’m considering taking some makeup lessons from my team, so don’t hold me to this if you’re reading this a year after this is posted!) I never wore it in high school or college, but I DO have it professionally applied for my team whenever I am stepping in front of the camera. They do an absolutely amazing job of really enhancing my features while keeping the look very natural and true to me. They will tailor your look exactly to your specifications and comfort level. So if you never wear makeup and want to for a session, they’ll work their magic for the “no makeup” look! After our discussion, Melissa ultimately decided to add on hair and makeup services, and worked with Megan.

We met at the field on the evening of their session and it was completely deserted! (another perk to a weeknight session!) It was a cloudy and overcast evening, but I love these just as much as when it’s sunny. One of the pros to overcast evenings are that the light is soft and diffused, and we can be anywhere we want to be without needing to worry about squinty eyes or harsh light. Melissa had told me they were a bit worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera and not knowing what to do. I reminded her that it was my job to worry about that, and that I would take care of them. I walked Melissa and Josh through their entire session and directed them with prompts for natural interaction, and they were total pros halfway through. My directions are clear and easy to follow, and I have three simple and easy to remember “rules” that we will go over at the beginning of our time together. It’s a stress free and laid back experience, and I promise we’ll have a great time!

After we finished our session and were walking back to our cars, the cloud cover broke through and there was an absolutely amazing sunset sky. I asked if we could take one more image that night, and they readily agreed. They were a little surprised when I laid down on the ground, but they understood why later! I’ll do all sorts of crazy things to capture that perfect image, and it’s always worth it.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from their session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity & Family Photographer | Back for round two!

I first worked with Jessica & Danny when they were expecting their son, Everett. They booked their maternity and newborn sessions at the very last minute, and we were thankfully able to fit them in. You can view their field maternity session images by clicking here, Everett’s newborn session images by clicking here, and Everett’s First Birthday by clicking here.

This time around? Jessica texted me in her first trimester to tell me they were expecting baby #2! I squealed in my kitchen when I read the message, and was just so excited for them! A few weeks later she let me know that baby #2 was a GIRL! I really love getting to know my clients, and hearing about events in their lives and how they’re doing even if we haven’t seen each other in a while. Jessica let me know she wanted to be sure to get on the books for maternity and newborn so she didn’t put it off. Booking in the second trimester is definitely recommended to ensure our availability and that you have the best chance of booking the date and location you’re hoping for!

A couple of weeks before their maternity session, Jessica came to the studio to look through dresses. I had just added a couple of new pieces from Free People and had bought one of them specifically with her in mind because I knew she would look amazing in it. I was right, and she fell in love with it also - it was made for her! Jessica is also one of my petite clients - she stands at 5’3”. So rest assured that whether you’re tall or short, we have something for you in the studio wardrobe should you wish to borrow from it!

Jessica also elected to add on hair and makeup services and worked with Margaret, who is our lead HMUA so she could relax and enjoy herself beforehand! The day of our session, I was up in the studio working on a few things when they all arrived. Jessica worriedly informed me that it was currently POURING outside, and asked what we were going to do. There had been absolutely ZERO indication of potential rain in the forecast. That’s Atlanta weather sometimes! I suggested that they get dressed and we’d see if the rain would pass. Often Atlanta will have random pop up storms that pass through as quickly as they started. Fortunately for us, about 15 minutes later it was clear again outside so we headed down the street.

So what about those fifteen minutes we “missed out on”? Here’s the thing: sessions with me aren’t about how much time we spend together. It’s about how we spend that time. I’m super efficient with how I work, and in this particular case we had a toddler involved. With toddlers, we don’t have any choice but to work fast and keep it exciting for them. They don’t have a long attention span, and we might only get fifteen minutes out of them before they’re over it. When we arrived, we got straight to it, and they had the same gallery that they would have without those fifteen minutes we spent waiting for the rain to pass.

I absolutely love this family and their gallery - I wish I could share them all, but then you’d be scrolling for hours! Aren’t Jessica’s dresses just absolutely perfect for her? I adore the beautiful half updo with the fishtail braid that Margaret created for her too. Enjoy scrolling - and check back tomorrow to view their beautiful baby girl’s newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photography | A Garden session with Isabel & Macey

Isabel contacted us to schedule a maternity session in our gardens location. Unfortunately, because of her limited availability due to her work schedule as a NICU nurse, we didn’t have any dates during the month she wanted to schedule. She ended up deciding on the park location instead…. but keep reading for the story of what happened!

On our original scheduled date, the weather was absolutely horrible. It poured rain all day and afternoon, and we made the call to reschedule to another date. We always leave dates blocked in our calendar to be used as backup dates for the clients who need them. When dates are not needed by booked clients for reschedules, we open them to our waiting list on a first come first serve basis.

Looking at the calendar, her next availability wasn’t for a few more weeks, right before she was 35 weeks pregnant. We really prefer to schedule sessions between 30-34 weeks whenever possible so we don’t run the risk of an early delivery causing clients to miss out on their maternity session, but this isn’t a hard and fast rule. We’ve photographed clients at 41 weeks pregnant, and at 28! When we settled on a reschedule date, we checked the gardens availability and saw that it was open! Isabel jumped at the chance to have her session at the location she initially wanted and was absolutely thrilled.

When Isabel came in for her maternity fitting, she had chosen two dresses that I knew would still fit her even though our session had been rescheduled. We typically have our mamas come in 1-2 weeks before their session date so that we have a pretty accurate idea of fit! The vast majority of our dresses will grow with mamas, but if you try on a dress that just barely fits well, we’ll have you choose a backup for that one in case it doesn’t fit well on the day of your session. We cover all our bases so you don’t need to stress.

The evening of the session, we met at the gardens location and Isabel changed into her first dress. She had chosen to add on hair and makeup services with our lead HMUA, Margaret - and looked absolutely gorgeous! Margaret has such a wonderful chair side manner and will create the perfect look for you that enhances your best features and is true to who you are. All of our artists are incredible, and our clients love working with them!

Isabel’s husband, Macey, is such a fun guy. He’s in love with his wife, and the world knows it by how he interacts with her and looks at her. I love it! Their session was quiet, intimate, and very sweet. I enjoyed working with the two of them and photographing their steadfast connection. During our session, I wondered out loud if their little boy would be blessed with a head of hair at birth…. check back tomorrow to find out when I share images from their newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Dawn in the studio

Dawn contacted us to schedule a maternity session and asked for the studio as her location. We arranged a time for her to come in for a maternity fitting a couple of weeks before her session as well. Maternity fittings are done 1-2 weeks beforehand, and not earlier than that due to the potential for a mama to grow to the point that a dress she had selected didn’t fit! If you try on a dress that’s pretty tight, we will have you choose a backup dress for it just in case you grow to the point where you can’t comfortably wear it for your actual session. This has never actually happened, but I’m all about covering all the bases!

Maternity fittings are about 20 minutes long, We send ahead a tip sheet with directions, where to park, and what to bring along. I also suggest that mamas snap selfies in the dresses they like the most if they’re not 100% sure of which should be their final choice. This gives you time to think about it and poll your trusted friends and family members for opinions if you want their input! Then you simply attach the photos of your choices and email them to me at least four business days before your session date - easy peasy. I enjoy meeting my clients and chatting with them during their fittings. Partners are also welcome to come along too, but not required to. If your guy needs some time to warm up to new people or you think he’d be more comfortable meeting me in advance of your session, then by all means bring him along! He and I will chat while you’re trying on pieces.

Dawn drove all the way from her home in Woodstock to the studio on the day of our fitting. She had lots of fun trying on dresses! She had been worried we wouldn’t have anything that would fit her since she was petite. I reassured her by letting her know that we work with petite clients all the time - our shortest was 4’10”! She fell in love with a backless dress that draped her belly so beautifully and also chose a strapless split front dress with a sweetheart neckline. Our split front dresses can be worn even if you don’t want to photograph the bare belly. We’ll talk about your preferences and comfort level, and go with whatever that happens to be.

In Dawn’s case, her husband had elected to not participate in the session and wanted it to be about her and their baby girl. If this is you or you’re a single mom: you’re in for a treat! We’ll have so much fun during your session, and it’s almost like a girl’s morning out - except you’re having your photo taken!

A couple of weeks later, Dawn returned to the studio for her maternity session, and we had SO much fun. She has the best giggle, and looked absolutely radiant and beautiful. She was a little bit nervous at first, but let me share something with you…almost everyone is. I expect it! It’s my job to get you comfortable and into a place where you relax. I’ll make sure there’s no lipstick on your teeth, that your hair doesn’t look crazy, and that you’re not accidentally giving yourself a double chin. It’s MY job to worry about all those little details… and your only responsibility is to have fun and enjoy yourself!

Dawn went on to have the most ADORABLE baby girl named Cadence and I was just so excited when I got the email letting me know she had arrived! I was able to meet her for the first time when they traveled to the studio a few months later for a mommy and me milestone session, and she was just absolutely adorable. I love seeing my maternity clients later as new moms - they all assume that role so well and are the most loving mamas.

All clients receive their final galleries with both color and black and white images. I really loved Dawn’s images in black and white, so I’m choosing to share my favorites in this post!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Keyianna & Randy

Keyianna is a planner, and scheduled her maternity session early in her second trimester to ensure she would be able to get on our calendar. We had a few rescheduling hiccups happen with her husband’s unpredictable work schedule and pouring rain on their original date but we DID make it happen! She initially thought she wanted the gardens location but then changed to the park.

When Keyianna came in to the studio for her maternity fitting, she let me know that she wanted to wear a dress of her own for one of her outfits. Clients are welcome to wear whatever they like! If you prefer to dress yourself entirely, you can definitely do that The wardrobe is simply available to clients who wish to utilize it and it is not required! I actually love deep and rich colors - but the color needs to be chosen carefully and with thought to avoid color casting or clashing. We provide an easy to follow studio style guide to our booked clients and can provide input on choices via email or an in studio consult. Believe me, I know that trying to decide what to wear for photographs can be a stressful experience - we are here to help make it as easy as possible!

The day of their session was a bit chilly outside, but not too bad - and the light was absolutely gorgeous! She was all ready to go as she was dressed in her own dress for the first portion so we got started as soon as we arrived. Randy let me know that he wasn’t really sure what to do, and I reassured him that I’d help him out. I’m great with working with partners - I’ve found they like exact and specific directions, and I’ll step in and gently adjust them as well. We aren’t going to drag your maternity session out for two hours because it’s absolutely not necessary. I work quickly and efficiently, while still giving you time to enjoy the process. We’ll have a lot of fun together, I promise!

After finished with the first outfit’s images, Keyianna changed into the second dress - a blush pink empire waisted dress from the wardrobe. She looked absolutely gorgeous in it, and it draped her belly so beautifully. By this point in our session, Keyianna and Randy were comfortable in front of the camera and knew how to snuggle up and what to do, so it was a breeze. Some of my favorite images ever take with light and palpable emotion are in their gallery! My goal is to always create at least a few images on the artistic side rather than having a gallery strictly full of portraits. I want these images to take the viewer back to that time and feel those feelings of love and anticipation for their baby all over again!

Enjoy some of my favorite images from their gallery! I’m looking forward to sharing some images from their baby boy’s six month milestone session on the blog in the coming weeks!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photography | Candace & Company at the park

I first worked with Candace and Eric when they were expecting their first child for a studio maternity session. It was a lot of fun, and was photographed in my original studio. That original studio was only 104 square feet and is now the studio office in present day! It’s right next door to our much larger studio where we photograph clients today.

Candace contacted us to book a family maternity session! Her daughter was now a rambunctious toddler, and she wanted an outdoor session this time around. She chose the park as her location after looking at all of the different options as she felt that would reflect her family’s personality the best. I love maternity sessions that double as family sessions. It’s focused on family interaction centered around the baby bump!

Toddlers are almost always a wild card when it comes to sessions, and that’s okay. It’s NORMAL and I expect it. You as a parent will be far more concerned about it than I will. The best approach is to come in with a laid back attitude and to not pressure your child. Don’t bribe them, threaten them, or push them to do something. When they see that we’re taking photos and ignoring them, they will often run to you to be in the frame too. I’ll give you advance guidance on exactly what to do when this happens and I’ll be at the ready to capture the moments that unfold at lighting speed. Your job is to relax, follow my direction, and let me take care of things for you!

The best thing about family sessions? You can’t fake the moments. Toddlers don’t do acting - it’s not in their nature. So all the sweet smiles, hugs, and kisses? They really happened and they weren’t staged.

When we arrived at the park, I immediately started with family and parent images. The light was absolutely gorgeous and I had chosen for them to dress in the outfits I knew would look best with the backlit sun.

Toddlers have a very limited attention span and we never know when they will decide they’re done. So I work very quickly and efficiently for the first 10-15 minutes so if this happens we have a gallery ready to go! Sure enough, Avery was pretty much over it once Candace changed her outfit. While Candace was changing, I took the opportunity to photograph some father-daughter images, and we wrapped up with family and solo images of Candace pretty quickly after that. I don’t want to keep you or your toddler waiting any longer than necessary!

Here are just a few of my favorites from their session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Erica

When your best friend is a photographer, you enjoy some perks when you book a session with her! Erica and I have known each other since we were six years old and I photographed the birth of her first child, which was the very first birth I ever photographed and how I became a birth photographer! I photographed the birth of her second child as well, but we knew that I would be unable to attend the birth of her third unless he arrived on his due date weekend when I would be in town.

Erica asked if she could come and visit this summer for a little getaway before her baby arrived, and of course I said yes as it’s been a few years since we’ve been able to spend time together without our children. She asked if she could book a studio maternity session while she was in town. I was thrilled to say yes, and she also elected to add on hair and makeup services. The day before her session, I sent her to my favorite nail boutique right down the street - Lark & Sparrow! If you haven’t visited, check it out! It’s so lovely, and the manicurists are amazing!

I do not photograph maternity sessions in two different places. The studio light is best in the morning through early afternoon - and I only photograph outdoor sessions in the hour before sunset. You can see the problem here: there would be an hours long gap between indoor and outdoor sessions, so it’s not possible. The outdoor images you are seeing below are a result of Erica doing me a favor much later that day after her studio session so that I could test out a secondary field location! The photos from it were so beautiful that I decided to include them in this post as well. We have had clients who wanted two locations for their maternity session, and they simply booked two separate sessions.

For her studio maternity session, Erica chose to wear white. Her first dress was a simple grecian style dress that looked gorgeous on her both in color and drape. The second was one of our very fitted lace dresses which shows off more while still keeping mamas somewhat covered. It’s the perfect in between for an expectant mother who wants to show off her belly without having it bare. Our HMUA, Brielle, created a beautiful updo for her with some loose tendrils, and went for a more dramatic eye at Erica’s request. When the dresses are simple, sometimes it’s fun to kick up the makeup a notch!

After the studio session was over, I pulled a dress for her to wear for our location test. She has loved the color purple since we were little, so I knew it would be the perfect choice. A few hours later, we drove out to the location and I fell in love with it! We now officially have two field locations that clients can choose from - when you inquire with us we’ll go over the options you have and you can choose the one that is best for you and fits your preferences.

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from Erica’s maternity session! She welcomed a beautiful baby boy just weeks later, and I was fortunate enough to be able to meet and photograph him as a newborn on Labor Day weekend (his original due date!)

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Ashley & Lee

Ashley contacted us to schedule a studio maternity session because she and her husband didn’t want to deal with the summer heat in Atlanta. If you’re weather or temperature sensitive and an outdoor session won’t work for you, no problem! We want you to be as comfortable as possible during our time together.

Ashley also scheduled a maternity fitting at the studio and loved that she could borrow from it. She expressed concern that she was on the petite side in height, but we reassured her that we had plenty of options to accommodate her. It’s true! Our shortest female client was 4’10” and our tallest was 6’2”. We have an array of options that will work for sizes o-14/16, and many different styles to suit tastes from simple to boho to glam.

Ashley came in for her maternity fitting alone, and it was so nice to meet her! I always love getting to spend this time with my clients to get to know them and hear their stories. We have 20 minutes allotted for maternity fittings, and I move through them efficiently. Clients are encouraged to take photos of themselves in their favorite dresses (sometimes I lend a hand) with their phones so they have them as reference. You do not have to make a decision that same day, so this also lets you have a visual reference when you’re thinking about what your final choice will be! So many of my clients report back that they polled their friends and family to help them decide as well. Whatever works best for you! Ashley makes decisions quickly and knew exactly which dresses she wanted after trying on several. We discussed her husband’s personality and style preferences, and I gave her some suggestions on what he should wear from his own closet at home. I never want dads to feel uncomfortable in what they’re wearing, so I really love to keep everyone true to who they are. Feeling good in what you’re wearing affects your whole experience in a big way!

A couple of weeks later, Ashley and Lee came to the studio for their maternity fitting. I had her dresses freshly steamed and waiting for her. While she was getting changed, I chatted with Lee a little bit and found out he wasn’t a big fan of having his photograph taken, but was willing because he loves his wife. This is probably 90% of my guy clients! I told him I would make it as easy as possible for him, and I think he was pleasantly surprised at just how easy it actually was! Your guy will not be dragged through an hours long maternity session, and he’ll have built in breaks during our time together. I’m an efficient photographer - we will have lots of fun during, but we’re not wasting time either. I will also walk you both through exactly what to do and adjust you as needed for the best angles. The images you see throughout the website of snuggly couples are REAL. They just had a little help getting close to each other with my direction. The interaction and love between them were just a natural result of that!

Every final gallery is delivered in both color and black and white. I really loved this whole session in black and white, so that’s what I’m choosing to share here!

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, CONGRATULATIONS! 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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Madeleine & Tyson

Madeleine contacted us in her first trimester to inquire about a maternity and newborn session. She’s a busy lady, and wanted to make sure she was booked with us as soon as possible. Pregnancy is a busy time! Between planning for your baby, childbirth classes, prenatal visits, taking a babymoom, attending baby showers, etc - the time can get away from you before you know it! She chose the gardens location for her maternity session, and we scheduled her maternity fitting as well.

The day of her fitting, she brought along her husband Tyson. She also brought a yellow dress with a navy floral print that she loved. She was THRILLED to hear that I also loved it. While the majority of my clients do opt for a neutral palette, please don’t think that it’s the only palette you can wear for your session. The colors you choose do matter to the outcome of your final gallery, but we will talk about the best practices for choosing what to wear from your own wardrobe! We have a super easy style guide to read through that our clients report is a total lifesaver and takes so much guesswork out of the equation. We’re also available to provide input and suggestions on what you’re considering wearing. You can either schedule a time to drop by the studio or we can exchange emails - whatever works best for you!

We looked through the wardrobe together, and Madeleine fell in love with a cream dress to wear as her second dress. We talked about jewelry and options for Tyson as well. Lots of clients ask if their partner needs to come with them to their maternity fitting. The answer? It’s optional! I will say that I do enjoy meeting your partner in advance, and sometimes it can be beneficial if he’s not a guy that likes to be photographed. It makes it easier for your partner the day of our session if they’ve already met me since they don’t feel as awkward!

We got lucky with the Atlanta weather in June! It was actually a little bit breezy and in the high 80’s. This doesn’t always happen, but we’re all thankful when it does. The garden flowers were absolutely gorgeous, and we had lots of fun throughout our time together. I direct couples through their entire session, so you don’t need to worry about knowing what to do. Much of what I direct you to do is pretty normal stuff you might do every day - just modified a bit for the best images! I LOVE photographing maternity sessions - I consider them your last couples session before becoming a brand new family. We don’t do cheesy stuff here, so reassure your guy that he will not be asked to drop to a knee and kiss your belly. (Seriously, reassure him: this is literally the most expressed fear of my guy clients!)

Enjoy a few of my favorites from their session, and come back on Friday to see their newborn session with their beautiful baby boy!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Family Photographer | A Mountain Maternity session

I first worked with Abby and Charlie for their FREEZING cold field maternity session when they were expecting their first baby! You can view their gorgeous images by clicking here. Charlie contacted us to schedule a maternity session for baby #2 as a surprise birthday gift for Abby! Isn’t that the sweetest? We love when dads gift their wives with sessions - it’s truly a gift that is appreciated and cherished forever.

Abby was so excited when Charlie surprised her with the gift on her birthday. We scheduled the session to take place in late spring since she wasn’t due until the summer. We often shoot at our mountain location, and while it’s not “officially” up on the website, it’s an option for our clients should they wish to shoot here. Just ask about the mountain when you inquire! As a note: everyone in your family should be in good physical condition with no pregnancy complications as you will be hiking with a moderate incline on rock for a while. Dads will have to carry their child(ren) at points! My children are easily able to hike it alone, and my son did so at the age of 2. However, because we must be to the top at a certain time, sometimes you’ll have to carry a child to help move us along at a quicker pace!

Abby emailed and asked if she could add on hair and makeup to her session. She wanted to relax beforehand and let Charlie be the one to handle their daughter. We said “Sure!” and set it up for her. We also scheduled her maternity fitting, and she came in a couple of weeks before her session.

I hadn’t seen Abby since her last maternity session, and it felt like greeting an old friend. She is such a warm and sweet person, and the first thing she said was “Wow! Your wardrobe grew!” Yep…. it sure did from the time she was last pregnant! We are constantly adding new pieces to the wardrobe every couple of months, and love curating beautiful things for our clients to choose from to wear for their sessions. We went through the options and she narrowed it down to about five that she loved. I always encourage clients to snap a photo of themselves in the mirror if they can’t decide the day of our fitting. This allows you to go home, show your friends and family, and make a decision a few days later. We do have a deadline though, as we want to make sure your choices are clean and ready to go for your session! Abby opted to do this, and emailed me a couple days later with the photos of her final two choices attached.

The day of their session, we met at the mountain, and everyone changed into their outfits. We started our hike, and I photographed as we made our ascent. Charley Rose was just the cutest with her big blue eyes that she definitely got from her daddy. We made it up to the top, and it was such a gorgeous evening with beautiful sunset light. I gave Abby and Charlie some guidance on what to do with their daughter, and then stood back and let it all unfold. Abby and Charley Rose changed their dresses midway through our time together, and we continued to explore the mountaintop. Sometimes Charley Rose needed a break, so I photographed Abby alone or just her parents together during those moments. It never fails during a family session: toddlers will declare they’re all done and walk off, and I’ll start photographing just their parents. They’ll see it happening and they don’t want to be left out!

After the sun had set, the sky was the most beautiful mixture of sherbet colors. I never stop photographing as soon as the sun disappears, since we usually another 5-10 minutes of beautiful soft light for a completely different look that we can work with! On the mountain, I don’t stay too much longer past 10 minutes since we need to get back down to the base before it’s too dark to see where we’re going.

Enjoy a few of my favorites!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Fall in the park with Lindy & Jeff

Lindy saw some of our photographs from a friend’s maternity session and loved them. She also loved that we are located intown since she lives in the Inman Park neighborhood, which is close to our studio in Grant Park. After speaking about the options available, she booked a maternity session at the park location and scheduled her maternity fitting at the studio.

Lindy requested to add on hair and makeup services when she heard that our HMUA would keep it natural and classic and not make her look crazy. If you’ve had a bad experience in the past with having your hair and makeup done, there’s no need to fear! I’ve personally vetted each member of my team and they are absolutely incredible. We’ll discuss your specific needs, and your vision! Based on that information, we’ll pair you with the perfect artist for you from the team.

When Lindy came to the studio, she brought along one of her own dresses that she knew she wanted to wear. It was fall, and I absolutely loved her choice of a plaid shirtdress! I immediately pulled one of our studio scarves and showed her how it would look with her dress. She also had a cream cardigan sweater that looked wonderful with it as well. The studio wardrobe is a resource available to clients should they wish to use it. Many clients opt to wear their own clothing, and we love that just as much! We’ll provide you with a really helpful and simple style guide, and we’ll provide you with as much hands on support as you need in pulling everything together! We discussed options for her husband to wear with her dress, and then moved on to trying on studio pieces. Lindy wanted to have a few open belly photos, so she chose an ivory split front strapless gown. The best thing about our split front gowns is that they can be worn both open and closed! So if baring your belly isn’t your thing, no worries at all! It’s all about your preference and comfort level.

The day of their session, I arrived at the studio a few minutes early. Lindy was having her hair and makeup done there, and I wanted to introduce myself to her husband, Jeff and chat a bit. Jeff was such a friendly guy, and we looked through a couple of the options they had brought for him. After making final choices, we were ready to head to the location and set off for it!

Lindy had warned me she was a little nervous in front of the camera. I reassured her that was normal and that I’d take care of everything for her. Unless you’re a professional model, I don’t expect you to be 110% confident in front of the camera! I’ll make sure you’re in the best positions and shoot from the most flattering angles for you. I’ll even step in and adjust your dress or hair if I see something that needs fixing! Your job is to have fun and enjoy the experience. After all, you’re only pregnant with this baby once. After we’d been shooting for a few minutes, Lindy relaxed, and started smiling and enjoying herself. I loved watching the natural interaction between her and Jeff and the loving looks they exchanged during.

Here are a few of my favorites!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | A park session with Jamie & Ryan

Jamie contacted the studio to schedule a maternity session. Initially she wanted the gardens location, but after browsing the blog and looking at our Instagram feed she changed her mind and said that the park location was the best fit for their personality as a couple. I loved that she thought about that when making her decision, because every couple is so different in tastes and in their dynamic. If you’re unsure of where the best location for your session is, call and chat with us - we’ll walk you through it and ask you some questions to give you feedback on our recommendation for you.

We scheduled a time for Jamie to come to the studio for her maternity fitting, and she also asked to add on hair and makeup services. Jamie drove all the way from Dawsonville, and brought her husband Ryan along with her. Partners are welcomed and encouraged to come along as well, but they’re certainly not required to. I love the opportunity to meet both of you before you’re in front of my camera and get to know you a bit. I pulled several dress options for Jamie, and when she went to try them on, sat down across from Ryan to chat. I loved the shoes he had worn to the fitting and told him that I’d love if he wore them to the session also! We talked about his style and what type of clothing he liked to wear. Some guys are super casual and all about comfort, while others like to be sharp and wear a suit. Every guy is different. My goal is for BOTH of you to be comfortable in what you’re wearing and also love how you look. That’s such a key component to a successful session, and a big reason for why we provide a studio wardrobe and help with styling should you choose to wear your own clothing. We are here to serve you and ensure you have the best possible portrait experience. With all the unknowns that come with pregnancy and having a baby, I want this to be a fun and stress free experience for you!

Jamie loved two of our dresses and Ryan heartily approved as well. Once she had made her choices, we talked about what Ryan should wear color/pattern wise. We always send our clients a style guide as well to help them choose, and are available by email or phone should any questions arise. Many guys opt to bring a few options that they like with them the day of their session for me to look over and I’ll glance them over and point to the best one.

On the evening of their session I met them in my studio where Jamie was nearly finished with her hair and makeup services. She looked absolutely stunning, and she kept saying how gorgeous she felt. Her last professional makeup experience has been for her wedding was unfortunately less than stellar. She exclaimed that it was ten million times better this go round and that she was so incredibly happy with it. Our HMUA team truly is amazing, and they are some of the kindest and most caring women you’ll ever meet too. My studio has a standard of excellence and everyone that I choose to recommend on a professional basis must meet that. You’re in the best of hands if you choose to work with a member of our team, I promise!

Jamie got dressed in her first dress and we headed down to the the park location. The light was beautiful that evening, and I loved how it shone through the sheer material of her dress and accentuated her beautiful pregnant belly. Both dresses draped her shape perfectly, and Ryan looked great in what he had chosen to wear as well. He did wear the shoes that I loved!

Because we had spent time getting to know one another at our fitting a couple of weeks prior, Jamie and Ryan were immediately comfortable with being in front of my camera. No worries if you’re not - it’s my job to get you there, and I will! These two are so in love with such a great respect and tenderness for one another, and it really shows in their images.

Some of my absolute favorite maternity photographs I’ve ever taken in my career thus far are in this gallery - can you guess which ones they are?

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Introducing Fine Art Maternity Portraiture

For quite some time, we’ve been asked if we offer fine art maternity portraiture which involves bare belly images on a black background. Some clients choose to wear pretty lingerie, others choose to wear bottoms only, and others opt for fully nude. Some participate alone, and others opt to include their partner for an intimate session with some couples images mixed in. Partners are generally shirtless or in a form fitting t-shirt/tank. It’s completely your preference and what you’re most comfortable with! Images from these sessions are not shared on the website or portfolio without the client’s express permission and approval - so you don’t need to worry about that! These images look best in moody black and whites, but our clients receive their final images in both black and white AND color.

Our lovely client below was excited to document her pregnancy with her second baby at 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant! She loves her pregnant body and was more than happy to share her images here for you to view and decide if this style is for you.

Guess what the BEST thing about this style is? If you’re restricted schedule wise by work, you can come to the studio later in the evening. We shoot this type of session with a black background and studio light, and can schedule your appointment for 8 PM if necessary. Contact the studio to inquire about availability and details!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | A Studio Maternity session with Tonya, Lance, & Briana

Tonya contacted the studio to ask about booking a maternity and newborn session for their little surprise second baby! She explained that their first child had arrived prematurely, so she had put off scheduling sessions in case it happened again. She’s not the only one we have heard this from! You can book your sessions confidently and know that if your baby unexpectedly arrives before your maternity session takes place that what you have paid will transfer to your newborn session. We scheduled a time for Tonya to come in and try on dresses from the studio wardrobe that same week.

The day before our maternity fitting was scheduled, Tonya let us know that she was in the hospital for complications and unsure of when she would be released. We told her to keep in touch with us and that we would determine next steps when she knew what was going on. Her husband, Lance was able to convince the staff to let her go home for a few days with close monitoring the day before our scheduled maternity session. So instead of a separate fitting, we just planned for her to arrive earlier than our scheduled session time to choose her dresses! This actually happens regularly because we have so many out of state maternity clients who travel to Atlanta for their sessions. We have yet to have a situation in which we weren’t able to dress a client in something that they loved. Our wardrobe has a wide variety of styles to suit every taste, and can accommodate sizes 0-14(16). We also send a stye guide to all of our clients to help them with choosing pieces from their own closets for the entire family.

Tonya, Lance, and Briana all arrived at the studio and big sister Briana expressed interest in wearing something from the wardrobe as well! I pulled a few dresses for her and she really liked a blush lace one that we had. Briana is 12, so we simply pinned one of our adult dresses to fit her! Tonya loved a blue off the shoulder dress and opted for an open belly sand dress as well. We have a few dresses in the wardrobe that have the ability to show your belly off if this is something that you want to incorporate into your session. If you’re worried about stretch marks or pregnancy acne on your body, please don’t be. These are things that we can take care of and your skin will look like it did pre-pregnancy in your final images!

After the ladies had chosen their dresses, we moved right into photographing. They were such a fun and easy family to work with, and we all had a great time. I pulled Briana and her daddy into a few photos with just the two of them as well to include in their proof gallery. I’m so close to my own father, and really value our father-daughter relationship, so when I can document that for others, I always do.

Here are a few of my favorites from this family’s studio maternity session! Check back tomorrow to see their adorable new addition!

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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | A Park Maternity session with Farah & Irfan

Farah contacted the studio and asked to schedule a maternity session at the park location. She was concerned about what to wear, and very happy to hear that we had an extensive studio wardrobe available to her to borrow from! We booked her session and scheduled her for a maternity fitting at the studio.

Maternity fittings are about 20 minutes long and take place 1-2 weeks before your scheduled session. We want to make sure you don’t have a lot of growth between your fitting and your session, so that’s why we don’t schedule it any further out. When Farah arrived she let me know that she wanted her arms and chest to be covered. We have long camisoles in the studio that are perfect for chest coverage and plenty of options that have arms! She chose two gorgeous dresses to wear and loved how they draped her belly. When she was at the fitting she also asked me about our hair and makeup add on services. She had some questions about whether they would be able to work with her long hair and darker skin tone. I cannot rave about our HMUA team enough. I have personally selected and worked with each member, and they are all lovely and absolutely fantastic. I truly believe we have the best team in Atlanta! After hearing my rave reviews, she asked to add on hair and makeup services, and we set her up with Ellis!

The evening of their session I met them at the studio and we headed to the park location. It was a hot evening, but Farah toughed through it! During maternity sessions, I watch my clients carefully for signs of fatigue or discomfort. If you need a break to sit down or drink some water, we’ll take one! If I notice you becoming fatigued or overheated, I’ll call for a break whether you ask for one or not. I want you to remain as comfortable as possible during our time together! Being pregnant is not easy - I’ve been through it three times, and I remember it well!

Farah and Irfan were a little unsure of what to do when we got started. I reminded them that this was normal and gave them each direction on exactly what to do. By the time we were midway through, they had the hang of it and were interacting with each other like I wasn’t even there, which is perfect! When Farah viewed her gallery, she told me she was absolutely amazed by how beautiful she looked in the images and how happy she was that they had chosen to work with me. I love hearing these words from my clients! Be on the lookout for their daughter’s six month milestone session next month - she sure is a cutie!

Here are a few of my favorites from their maternity session!

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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | A Field Maternity session with Kristen & Dave

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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | A Park Maternity session with Amanda & Chris

Amanda contacted the studio to inquire about scheduling a maternity session at the park location. On the phone, she mentioned she was a little unsure about a maternity session since she wasn’t feeling that great being pregnant. We hear this a lot! When you’re expecting your first baby, your body experiences a lot of changes. Sometimes you don’t even recognize yourself when you look in the mirror!

After reassuring her that she would look fabulous and that I would make sure she didn’t look larger than she was, she decided to book her maternity session. She also chose to add on hair and makeup services as well. She was worried about what to wear, and excited to hear that we had an extensive wardrobe she could borrow from. We scheduled a time for her to come into the studio to meet and to look through the pieces.

During our maternity fitting, she was mentioned how amazed she was at all of the options available to her. She tried on quite a few dresses and narrowed it down to two of her favorites that looked beautiful with her blonde hair and skin tone. We discussed her husband’s personality, style preferences, and ideas of what he could wear. Due to the dressier look of Amanda’s choices, I suggested a simple button down and sent along the studio style guide for her to look over.

If you’re worried about whether we will have pieces that fit, you should know that our wardrobe has been curated personally by me. I’m constantly adding to it, and it has something for all heights and bump shapes sizes 0-14/16. Our shortest female client has been 4’10” and our tallest 6’2”.

The day of their session, Amanda and Chris drove from over an hour away. A lot of our clients come an hour or more, and we’ve had several from out of state! Chris is a pretty causal guy and chose to wear a soft blue button down shirt and jeans which looked great with Amanda’s choices. The ultimate goal is for you BOTH to feel comfortable in your choices and to feel like you look like yourselves.

At the beginning of our session, Amanda mentioned she was a little nervous, and Chris agreed. Guess what? That’s normal! I reminded her that nearly everyone feels this way and there was no need to be nervous. She looks absolutely AMAZING, and I walked her through how to stand and position herself for the most flattering angles to her body. Within ten minutes, she was laughing and having fun, and said that she felt so beautiful (truth!). Yay! Sometimes it just takes a bit to warm up. I promise to make your experience easy and stress free, and most of all - FUN. I want you to look back on your time with me and smile.

When Amanda and Chris viewed their proof gallery, they responded saying they were having such a hard time narrowing down the images for their final gallery because they loved them all!

Here are just a few of my favorites from their maternity session!

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.