maternity self portrait of mom gazing down at her belly
A self portrait I took in my front yard when I was 38 weeks pregnant with my daughter.

I remember.

I remember being in complete awe of my pregnant belly. I would lay on my side and not even be able to comprehend how it stretched so far. The flutters and kicks of little hands and feet – how could that be an actual person in there?! What would they look like? What would they be like?

Pregnancy is such as short time in our lives, but it is one of the biggest, most incredible events. In the span of a year, your body will stretch and grow a whole new life, and then shrink again – it feels surreal, and sometimes you’ll wonder how it was even possible.

Professional maternity photos weren’t so much a thing when I was expecting, but I wish they had been. I have snapshots, and one self-portrait I took before I knew what I was doing with a camera, but I don’t think I could ever have enough pictures of that time.

Now that 15 years have passed and my son is taller than I am – it feels like a dream I wish I could go back to.




your future self will thank you

As a mom whose kids are growing all too fast, I promise you – you will love having these images to look back at.

And so will your kids.

It’s a gift both to your future self, and to your children. When I show my kids what it looked like when they were in my belly, their jaws fall open and their eyes are full of wonder.

“That’s me in there?” they say, trying to imagine being so small.

It really is incredible, isn’t it?

expectant mom wearing pink maternity dress gazes at her partner. They stand under a tree with gorgeous golden backlight flooding behind them.


Uncomfortable in front of the camera? That’s more normal than not. Many of my clients hate being photographed, but by the end of their session say “Wow, that wasn’t so bad. That was actually fun!”

Outdoor maternity photos are full of potential, and I’ll help you feel your most confident and radiant in front of the camera. From posing to choosing outfits you feel best in to finding the absolute best light to make you glow, I’ve got you.

I’ll help you style your session.

I have a client closet of maternity dresses, and can help you find more choices too.

I’ll give you prompts and make sure you’re posed in a way that makes you feel your best.

I’ll fix your hair if it needs it.

I’ll find a location near Escanaba that matches your vision – or come to your property and capture you somewhere that’s special to you.

And I’ll be weird and awkward enough for both of us – all your nervousness will disappear faster than you can say “Did she really just trip over her own feet?”

Golden Glow Summer Special

Best of all, my outdoor maternity sessions are always booked in at a Mini price, so that you’re really unsure about investing in photographing this stage, your commitment is much less than a full session – but you still get the full session experience.

And, this summer, I have 7 spots available for my outdoor maternity session special!



Golden Glow Maternity Mini:

full session experience

30-60 minute session at the day’s best evening light. Outfit changes, client closet available, and fun memories with no rush.

5-7 digital files included

No more decisions to make until you see your photos. You can choose your favorite 7 images to download and print as you wish with no obligation. If you love more you can upgrade and purchase more, but no worries either way.

Mini session pricing

$300 investment (normally $350 for maternity minis)

$50 credit toward a newborn session

Save $100 total if you book both a newborn and a maternity session!

expectant parents pose nose to nose while backlit from the setting sun, maternity session in Escanaba Michigan
expectant mom and her partner smile at the camera with their arms around each other.  Softly focused green leafy trees are in the background.

take care of your future self.

She will love having these memories.
  • full session experience
  • mini session investment unless you’re sure you love more
  • savings on a newborn session too, so you can capture baby’s first details
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