Spring Maternity Session for Baby Number Three
There is something especially meaningful about maternity sessions when families are preparing to welcome their third baby. There is already so much love, history, and personality woven into the family dynamic, and this beautiful spring maternity session at Cantigny Park captured exactly that.
Between the soft evening light, flowering trees, and the sweetest little girl excited about becoming a big sister again, this session felt calm, joyful, and full of anticipation for what is about to come.
At Summer Brader Photography, maternity sessions are designed to feel natural, connected, and relaxed while documenting this season in a timeless way.
Spring Maternity Photos at Cantigny Park
Spring at Cantigny Park is honestly hard to beat. The gardens begin to bloom, the trees fill with soft greens and florals, and the light becomes dreamy in the evenings. It creates the perfect backdrop for maternity photography throughout the Chicago Western Suburbs.
For this session, we leaned into the natural beauty of the location with soft tones, flowing dresses, and simple styling that allowed the connection between this growing family to really stand out. The combination of greenery, flowering trees, and golden light gave the entire gallery a warm, timeless feel.
And while maternity sessions are about documenting pregnancy, they are also about documenting family. Including siblings creates some of the sweetest moments because there is genuine excitement and curiosity about the new baby joining the family soon.
Maternity Sessions That Feel Relaxed and Authentic
One of the biggest goals during maternity sessions is creating space for real interaction rather than overly posed moments. Some of the most meaningful images happen naturally:
A child hugging mom’s belly
Quiet moments between parents
Walking together through the gardens
Laughing during the in between moments
Simple connection without forcing anything
Those little interactions are what make galleries feel emotional and real years later.
This session was the perfect example of that balance. Elegant and polished without ever feeling stiff.
Wheaton Maternity Photographer | Chicago Western Suburbs
Cantigny Park remains one of the most requested locations for maternity photography near Wheaton, Downers Grove, Naperville, Hinsdale, and throughout the surrounding Chicago Western Suburbs.
Families love the location for:
Spring flowering trees
Elegant garden paths
Soft sunset light
Natural greenery
A timeless upscale feel
Beautiful variety within one location
Spring and early summer maternity sessions book especially quickly once the gardens begin blooming.
Planning Your Maternity Session
The best time to schedule maternity photos is typically between 28 and 34 weeks, when you still feel comfortable enough to move naturally but your bump is beautifully visible.
Many families also choose to reserve newborn sessions at the same time so everything is planned before baby arrives. At Summer Brader Photography
, full newborn sessions include a complimentary maternity session, making it easy to document both milestones together.
If you are looking for a maternity photographer near Wheaton, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, or the Chicago western suburbs, now is the perfect time to begin planning your spring or summer session.
