Marie & Stanley: Hartwood Acres Mansion Maternity Photos

All I can say is WOW! These two - they are incredible!! Not only are they incredible people who are going to be incredible parents - they are also incredible wedding photographers! So of course, when they emailed me asking for information about a maternity session… I was so, so honored!

They decided on Hartwood Acres for their session, and while we did use some of the mansion area, we used lots of the nature filled spots surrounding the mansion! The woods light up with the most magical, glowy light on a sunny day, so when I saw the sun peek out from behind the clouds as our session was about to begin, I was thrilled!

Congratulations on your growing family, Marie & Stanley! You are going to be incredible parents!!!

Molly & Ryan: Hartwood Acres Maternity Photos

Almost a year ago, I photographed Molly & Ryan’s wedding day (click here to check it out!) and now, less than a year later, here I am sharing my favorite photos from their maternity session!

One of my favorite questions to ask when meeting with couples to discuss their wedding day is what they are most looking forward to about being married (I like to throw some tough questions out there! ;) ). Though sometimes it’s a question that throws people off-guard (it’s definitely a big one!), Molly and Ryan didn’t even hesitate with their answer: they were so, so excited to start a family. It makes my heart so happy to know that they are getting to start this new adventure!

Molly & Ryan, congratulations on your little one! I couldn’t have been more honored to get to take these photos for you two (three!).

Laura + Josh: Hartwood Acres Mansion Maternity Pictures

Ever feel like you’re in a season where everyone you know is getting married? Or having babies? I’m currently in the latter, and I am loving seeing so many people I know become parents and enter a new season! It just so happens that two of those people are Laura and Josh, two good friends of mine and my husband, who are due to welcome their first son into the world in June!

Laura and Josh moved down to North Carolina last year (but since have moved back up to the ‘Burgh), and I remember Nick and I sitting down with them at First Watch for breakfast in October of 2018 (when they were visiting town) talking about our goals and desires for 2019. Specifically, I remember Laura saying something like “I want to have a baby. Who knows, I could be pregnant right now!” And the next day… she found out she was!

And now, fast forward to May 2019, and baby Hamilton is set to make his grand entrance in just a few short weeks. Laura and Josh, we are so excited to see you two become parents and to walk into this next season with you! Love you guys! 💛

And, of course, we had to celebrate this new season with some photos at one of my favorite spots: Hartwood Acres Mansion! You may even see Nick and I make an appearance towards the end 😉