When the flowers bloom and the air starts to warm, it's the perfect time to capture the glow of motherhood.

As a Downers Grove maternity and newborn photographer, I love documenting families in these golden, fleeting moments before baby arrives and this spring session was pure magic.


Set against the dreamy backdrop of flowering trees and soft sunlight, this session felt like stepping into a storybook.

Mama-to-be wore the most beautiful soft green sweater dress that flowed perfectly with the setting.

Her little one explored the trees and flowers with joy, and dad joined in for quiet, connected moments that showed the love surrounding this growing family.


These outdoor maternity sessions are all about letting your family just be, laughing, hugging, exploring, and soaking in the anticipation.

Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, it’s such a beautiful season of life to capture.


Looking for a Downers Grove maternity photographer who can help you feel relaxed and natural in front of the camera? I’ve got you.

I offer maternity + newborn session bundles so your story continues right from belly to baby.


📍 Based in Downers Grove, serving Naperville, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and surrounding Chicago suburbs


📸 Now booking spring and summer maternity sessions, ask me about your complimentary maternity session when you book a full newborn session

Someone wearing a cozy gray ribbed sweater holds a pair of brown leather boots against a blurred floral background.
A tender spring moment under blooming white magnolia blossoms with a gray sweater dress in soft sunlight.
Family enjoying a tender moment together outdoors on a sunny day with blossoming trees in the background.
Side view of someone in a gray knit sweater dress cradling pregnant belly near blooming white magnolia flowers in spring.
A small child in a blue sweater and brown pants climbs on a large tree trunk on a sunny autumn day.
A pregnant woman in a gray sweater dress stands beneath blooming cherry blossoms on a sunny spring day.
A couple embraces under flowering cherry blossoms as they celebrate their pregnancy in a romantic outdoor photo.
Expectant mother in white knit dress holds ultrasound photo while standing by blooming cherry blossoms in spring.
A couple strolls on the lawn of a stately white columned mansion with spring blossoms in the foreground.
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