The Day Before She Was Born

No words needed.

Partida | Maternity

Mandy and Paul are expecting their first kiddo any day now. I've been friends with Mandy for over a decade and I'm so incredibly happy to see her enter the crazy world of mommyhood. I tried talking her into entertaining the *crunchy* ideas of homebirth, cloth diapering, babywearing, having a blessingway, etc. without being " that" pushy friend. Anybody who knows the both of us know that even though we have different views on many things, we get along beautifully and love each other dearly. I did show up at her shower with a traditional cake instead of this one that I [jokingly] told her I ordered (giving her a heart attack...I know, bad friend) but I did gift her a Beco for her shower gift though. Hey, even the mainstream mamas are babywearing now. ;)

She also told me straight up (cause that's how Mandy is) that she would not be showing her exposed belly, or anything of the sort. Although I was a tad disappointed, I had to respect that (but I did ask a couple times during the shoot if she changed her mind. Heh). I captured many beautiful images of Mandy and her hubby, and am posting some of my favorites here. And of course, they're not the most traditional ones of the batch, so Mandy, your hair may not be perfectly groomed in all these, but I love what I see here.

A beautiful, expecting woman with her husband-- who is incredibly in love with her.

Fathers Day

A Happy Father's Day to all the daddies.
Even to those who are about to meet their first child in the next few weeks.

Hutlock | Maternity Shoot

Meet the Hutlock family. Any day now, they will welcome a bambina into their family. They're keeping her name top secret though, until she's born. Even Colton here, wouldn't spill the beans.

Andrea, I'm wishing you a smooth and beautiful labor, and am so incredibly happy for you and your family.

Much Love,
Andrea (T.)

9 Months | Maternity Shoot

Isn't it amazing that women can create a full term baby, in just 40 weeks?



More to come of this lovely mama.

Anticipation | Maternity Shoot

Fatherhood.

In only a few weeks, he will meet his second daughter.



For now, he snuggles, and listens.

Adoration | Maternity Shoot

The way this husband and wife look at each other, says it all.



Thank you Tanya and Daryl for allowing me and my camera to capture this pure and intimate maternity photo shoot.

More to come...
Soon.