Waiting for Riley: Bryant Maternity Session | Charlottesville Newborn Photographer

One of my first memories of Marlee was during freshmen year at James Madison University.

I'd been wearing a new pair of flats all day (freshmen walk a lot), and by evening, one of my heels was covered in blood. Without a second thought, Marlee took me to her dorm room and pulled out a first aid kit. I kept telling her she didn't have to wipe the blood, but she didn't mind. She patched me right up, good as new.

Not only does this memory show what a caring friend and nurse (make that doctor now!) she is, but that she'll also be an incredible, loving mom to her sweet baby girl. Did I mention Marlee is also an amazing baker? I still dream about her secret-ingredient Rice Krispie Treats!

Memories of Marlee's kindness and thoughtfulness fill my four years at JMU (especially that year as her housemate).

I can't tell you how excited I was when I found out she and Michael were having a baby — and even more excited when I found out she wanted ME to capture this chapter of their lives.

Marlee and Michael, I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful maternity session with you two! I hope your family enjoys these for decades to come. 

One of the ways Marlee and Michael chose to preserve their maternity photos was in a keepsake folio, which features the perfect shade of green fabric and their engraved name. 

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Laura Richards is a fine art family, newborn and maternity photographer based in Charlottesville, Virginia. She specializes in authentic, feel-good photographer that tells "the story of you" for decades. Learn all about what makes her different from other photographers in the Charlottesville area here.