Work of Art: Asheville Maternity Photographer, Sonya Stone

My lovely friend recently had a baby (like a month ago), which tells you I am behind in blogging since I'm just now posting some maternity photos! She was radiant and adorned with an amazing henna tattoo. Artwork by Julie Shantz of Little Henna Girl (check her gallery out on Facebook).

Her sweet boy is my twins' besty so these are particularly dear to me. Such pure love...ahhh!

Blessed Be: Asheville Maternity Photographer, Sonya Stone

I love capturing families growing and changing. And there is nothing like adding a baby to the mix of a family with children. Mama S has already been through this and she knows what a special time this is. This is also the last baby she plans to have so it was only fitting that we photograph her and her sweet older children. Even though this is her third baby, it was her first time getting maternity photos. I am so glad we were able to sneak in this session before the birth! Congratulations to all of you!!











and as you should already know by now, I love it when we get to have some fun at a session. these kids are ready for the runway...they loved being models!

Decisions, Decisions: Asheville Maternity Photographer, Sonya Stone

It still amazes me how sessions unfold so personally, so individually. This maternity session is totally different from my last, but still so beautiful (IMHO!). The portraits are a match to this fabulous woman...natural but cute, relaxed but with some spunk, comfortable and beautiful. These were to be surprise for her hubby but she clued him in the day of the session after having some good laughs at his guesses about what she was up to.

And it was very special to have her mom there too. I loved that our session was a special thing they could do together to celebrate becoming a new mom. So not only will she have these breathtaking, once in a lifetime photographs, but she will also have the memory of having her mom be a part.

and now, here's a selection of some of my favorites from this session. I knew it would be hard to narrow down this session, and it was!



okay, Baby Anson, you and I have a date, right around the first of December. can't wait!

Beautiful Mama: Asheville Maternity Photographer, Sonya Stone

Once in a while, I find someone who is as passionate about getting the right shot as I am. This expectant mom I have seen through three of her four pregnancies. And this time she was so brave. She was willing to climb into Cane Creek when it was about 40 degrees all in the name of beautiful photography! I love it! She was amazing, you would never guess that she was freezing by the look on her face. I think she looks stunning!
















And I promised a giveaway and the time has come! Be on the alert for a notice today on how you can enter for a fabulous prize!

Connection

I just love the sibling connection with babies in the womb...look at this! Already a sweet big sister, and baby wasn't even born yet.

sweet waiting

Yes, I am doing some catch up. Lisa Marie has actually had her baby now, but I finished up the edits on this session today. So I couldn't resist. Here's a very sweet photo of her son giving the baby some love. Stay tuned, in the next couple of days I'll have some newborn photos ready to share.

baby belly

For those who know me, this will come as no surprise...I think pregnant mamas are beautiful...stunning...awe inspiring! I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa Marie when she was pregnant with her second baby, and now, here she is expecting baby number three very shortly! I have never seen her look more amazing. (Thanks for letting me capture this special time in your life!) I'm crossing my fingers that I am able to get to her child's birth fast enough to get some images there! She's planning a home birth with midwives attending...I love it!