A bright and fun at-home family maternity session | Charlottesville newborn photographer

I've been dreaming of doing an at-home maternity session for YEARS, and it finally happened this weekend — thanks to a sweet Charlottesville family waiting for baby number two. 

I love that we were able to create beautiful, intimate images in the comfort of their home (especially because it was freezing outside!). They were barefoot, relaxed, and up for all of my creative ideas — which I appreciate so very much! 

Our session felt especially meaningful, because their daughter arrived in the throes of the pandemic, and they weren't able to capture any professional maternity or newborn photos. To document the look and feel of this second pregnancy was really important to me, particularly the bond between mom and daughter.

I would love to see this year bring more at-home maternity sessions. They're wonderful for families with young children, because they can play, snack, or run around when they aren't being photographed (and, they simply feel more comfortable at home!).

​They're also a great option if you have a fall or spring due date and would be taking your maternity photos in the hottest part of the summer or coldest part of the winter (hello, AC and heat!) 

Please reach out if an at-home maternity session sounds like a good fit for you!

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Laura Richards is a family and newborn photographer and filmmaker in Charlottesville, Virginia. She specializes in lifestyle and documentary photography, family films, and heirloom print art. Check out 7 reasons you'll love your own LRP experience here.