i was so excited in february to get contacted by two pregnant women. the first was a mom that learned of me through my friend sheridan. sheridan is a doula here in orange county, and she also teaches hyno-babies classes.. Hypnobabies is the training of the inner mind so that contractions in labor are felt only as pressure and tightening sensations. There is no pain. (i have watched sheridan give birth without any medication. it was amazing.)
erin decided to hire me for a maternity and newborn session. cant wait to go back for little sam, who was born just a day after these pictures were taken.
she had a glorious bathroom-so we started in there.
then we got dressed and headed out and about in san clemente.
i couldnt take a bad photo of this sweet girl.
i kept thinking throughout our session how her little bellybutton looked like a nose…
so when we got back to her place, we whipped out the eye and lip pencils.
and that is why this post is titled: happy belly!
All beautiful, but my fave is the one of her in the grass. Love it!
Wow….this is one of the most captivating maternity session samples I have seen in a very long time. The mom-to-be is simply gorgeous and you have captured her beauty sooo well. The first shot is my very favorite one, but really…they are all stunning.
Greetings from Germany, Alex
Gorgeous as usual! :)
Beautiful!!! I love the one where she is lying down in the grass.
these are all unbelievably gorgeous (holy cow.. so is she)! the first one is so peaceful and perfect. i love #6 as well… those little yellow flowers make it so happy!
WOW.wow.WOW.wow.WOW. tara!!! you did it again. captured magic. i totally ADORE that first shot. so calm and peaceful….with the look as if she knows her whole world is about to change–and she’s okay with that. seriously, that shot is perfection.
These are so great! I love the tub and the grass photos….incredible and so creative! :) shelley
they are all amazing!! you are so awesome :) :)
these are unique and gorgeous!!!
incredibly beautiful pregnant woman + tw photography = magic
you REALLY need to do the mini sessions for women.
Just had to post that giving birth without medication is not some out of the ordinary thing…I’ve had 2 babies WITHOUT any medication at all. :-)
thanks everyone!
cindy-its definitely out of the ordinary nowadays. dr’s are pushing c-section more and more, and inductions with epidurals. i wish i had known about hypnobabies when i was still giving birth. i didnt know there were other options aside from lamaze and pain meds.
The first picture is amazing!
These are fantastic! I love the bath one and the one in the grass!
Oh I do love the one of her in the bath. So lovely.
I just love the bathtub shot! She looks like she’s in pure bliss. These are all amazing. The way you see things is so lovely–wondrous job!
Ooo ooo the bathtub shot and the grass one are just gorgeous. Love the feeling of contentment and bliss that oozes out of these shots. Awesome work Tara.
These are delightful and you are right Tara.. I dont think you could of gotten a bad photo of her.. shes gorgeous and one hot new soon to be mama
absolutely amazing, tara!!
i LOVE the one w/ her lying in the grass – the combo of the blue, green, white, and…belly! <3
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These are amazing. Just when I think that maternity photos need something a little different, you turn it all on it’s head. They are all beautiful, but that first one… wow.
These are amazing. Just when I think that maternity photos need something a little different, you turn it all on it’s head. They are all beautiful, but that first one… wow.
Simply Amazing photos!!!! that is all I can say…AMAZING!!!
oh my goodness…these are just adorable!! i’m always looking for new ideas for photo shoots!!
these are so pretty!
WOW!!! I can’t really think of anything else to say but WOW!!!
What a beautiful mama and so cool that her little one came the next day. She will be so grateful to have your gorgeous shots!
WOW! Wow wow wow wow, wow! Not to repeat myself, but WOW!
Tara – these are absolutely amazing.
Heee! The face is so cute. LOVE the one in the grass!
OMG I love these! I am so tired of the traditional maternity shots but these are super fab!
Beautiful pictures – as always. The tub shot is gorgeous!
I’ve been following your blog for awhile now and these are by far my FAVORITE pictures you’ve taken! BEAUTIFUL! It makes me so excited for my next maternity session, these are so inspiring!
wow you guys-thank you!! im all goofy, smiley right now.
these are so fun! :)
These shots are so great – love the bathtub one, the one in the grass, but especially the Happy Belly!! I had a friend who was pregnant at Halloween – and yes, we made the Great Pumpkin on hers!!! It was great fun and a great photo!
Just amazing Tara! I just loved seeing your work from a maternity session! YOu have got a fabulous creative eye! Love it love it love it!
Love EVERYTHING about this session. Wow.
those are spectacular! The shot in the grass just wows me. Awesome.
The shot of her in the grass…belly to the sun…so precious!
I am awestuck. these are such a celebration. I saw Ems and LOVED them…these are just as beautiful. …and seriously? she gave birth the next day???? She looks like me at 6 months haha!
I love your style of maternity pictures. In fact you are the only photographer that I know of that I like their maternity photos. Thought I would let you know. smile.
I looked a hound when I was pregnant! Wish I looked that good! Wish I could have had photos too (minus the houndiness that I felt!)
love these shots!!! what a beautiful pregnant lady, she is glowing and you captured it!
Nice one Tara!
these are soooo great!!! I think your best maternity…I can tell that she was good inspiration!!!
Gorgeous and delightful as usual!
I LOVE the shot with Erin sitting on the bench with the salmon colored
shirt. She looks so beautiful and happy!
absolute GREATNESS in each and every shot. be well.-h2
these are beautiful….the bathtub shot is incredible. thanks for sharing!
Oh I just love these!! Almost makes me want to have a baby. (Not, however, without meds. :) ) You are so fabulously talented.
Wow. That first one in the tub is just stunning. Beautiful. Makes me want to be preggo again. :)
hi tara~
these pictures are gorgeous.
very creative.
very inspiring.
i love it!
love,
kelli :)
hi tara~
these shots are gorgeous.
very creative.
very inspiring.
i love it!
love,
kelli :)
Ahh the lurker finally can’t resist and must say something about the magic you always create. The bathtub shot is amazing. The moment, the emotion, the beauty of pregnancy are all captured in that one shot.