What I’ve Learned Photographing Growing Families…And Why I Always Recommend Maternity & Newborn Together

Jul 22

Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside so many families as they grow from that quiet season of expectancy to the hazy, love-filled newborn days. And the more I witness these chapters unfold, the more deeply I believe in documenting both. There’s something profoundly meaningful about preserving the whole story, not just the moment baby arrives, but the months leading up to it, the way your love expands before your arms are even full.

You’re not just booking sessions.
You’re building a relationship that honors your most sacred moments.

Pregnant woman in a white dress stands outdoors by a lake, holding her belly and smiling—capturing the beauty of motherhood with Roseville maternity and newborn photography.

A woman gently kisses a sleeping baby on the forehead as they lie together on a bed, beautifully captured by an in-home newborn photographer Sacramento.

Pregnant woman in jeans and a sweater stands outdoors, smiling and holding her bare belly—captured beautifully by a Sacramento maternity and newborn photographer.

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A couple poses outdoors by a lake; the woman is pregnant in a white dress with the man behind her, captured by a natural light maternity photographer in Sacramento.

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Meet baby Sawyer

What I’ve Seen (and Felt) as a Photographer
remembering the little things

I’ve photographed hundreds of families across Sacramento, Roseville, and even the Bay Area, and each one had its own rhythm, story, and connection. But one thread is always the same: time moves quickly, and we rarely get the chance to slow it down.

I can’t tell you how many times a parent has told me, “I wish we had done maternity photos too.” Sometimes it’s because the weeks flew by, or they didn’t feel their best, or it simply didn’t feel like a priority in the moment. And yet, once their baby is here, they often long for a photo that shows what that love looked like before.

Because the hard truth is…those quiet months matter.
The way you held your growing belly. The joy in your partner’s eyes. The feeling of waiting and wondering and dreaming.

Let's start planning your memories

A couple stands by sheer curtains, sharing an intimate moment; the woman is visibly pregnant in a sheer gown—captured by a natural light maternity photographer in Sacramento.

A barefoot couple stands by a window, gently holding their swaddled newborn baby together—an intimate moment beautifully captured by a Sacramento maternity and newborn photographer.

Young girl kisses a pregnant woman's bare belly, both in neutral-toned clothing and soft light—a heartwarming moment captured by a Sacramento maternity and newborn photographer.

Young girl lies next to a baby on a bed, both looking at each other—a cozy, affectionate scene captured by a Sacramento maternity and newborn photographer.

A family of three sits on a bench; the mother is pregnant, the father and daughter smile softly near a window, beautifully captured by a natural light maternity photographer in Sacramento.

A family sits on a bench: mom breastfeeds a baby, dad sits in the middle, and daughter leans on dad—captured beautifully by a Sacramento maternity and newborn photographer.

Meet baby Brynlee

What Happens When You Document the Full Journey

When families book both maternity and newborn photography sessions, the experience becomes more than just a gallery of images. It becomes a story that unfolds in two parts, one that begins with anticipation and ends with a tiny new beautiful soul wrapped in your arms.

It also helps us build a sense of trust. You’ll already know my gentle approach and how I work, so when I arrive for your in-home newborn session in Sacramento or welcome you into my natural light studio in Roseville, you’ll feel more relaxed, supported, and present.

You’ll also receive my full styling guidance, access to the client wardrobe, and help selecting locations that feel meaningful, whether that’s a golden hillside in El Dorado Hills (or one of my other exclusive sun-drenched locations) or the comfort of your own living room.

Are you ready to capture your baby's story?

A pregnant woman lies on a bed, smiling with her partner and two young children cuddling beside her—captured by an in-home newborn photographer Sacramento.

A family of five stands in a doorway, parents holding three young children, all dressed in neutral tones—capturing the warmth and love with a natural light maternity photographer in Sacramento.

A couple sits closely on a bed; the woman is pregnant and wearing a floral dress, both look peaceful—a perfect moment captured by a Sacramento maternity and newborn photographer.

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Pregnant woman in a cream knit outfit holding her bare belly, standing against a white brick wall. Captured by a natural light maternity photographer in Sacramento, embracing the beauty of motherhood.

A mother holds a sleeping baby on her shoulder, with a lit Christmas tree in the background—captured by an in-home newborn photographer in Sacramento.

Meet baby Kailey

A Reminder That This Season Only Happens Once

Pregnancy may feel long, but it’s also fleeting. And the newborn phase? Even more so. These are the chapters we promise ourselves we’ll remember, but memory is soft and fuzzy, and details fade faster than we’d like.

That’s why I believe in photographing both.
Not for the sake of having “perfect” photos, but to honor the deep love that lives in this season. For you, for your child, for the family you’re building.

If you’re preparing to welcome a new baby this year, and you want to remember it all, from belly to baby, I’d be honored to help you tell that story. I offer a maternity and newborn photography bundle that gives you priority scheduling and a cohesive, heartfelt experience from start to finish.