Documenting the In-Between: A Creative Water Maternity Session

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when we stop performing for the camera and simply start existing. For this creative maternity session, I wanted to capture the beautiful, chaotic rhythm of a family awaiting their third baby girl. We spent the afternoon by the pool—no stiff poses, just the honest sound of splashing, the uninhibited joy of sisters playing, and the quiet strength of a mother in her most natural form. From the high-energy play to the intimate, minimal beauty of her solo portraits, this gallery is a celebration of a story just as it organically unfolds.

I am so drawn to the way these images capture the anticipation and the playful transition of adding another heart to the family. I hope as you scroll through this gallery, you feel the warmth of the sun and the even deeper warmth of a family simply being together.

I have to admit, the underwater portraits near the end of the session are some of my absolute favorites from this entire gallery. There is something so high-end yet deeply personal about capturing the quiet, sculptural beauty of motherhood in such a simple, intentional way.

Interested in a creative session like this? I offer a limited number of these editorial-led stories throughout the year for families in the Olympia, Tacoma, and Greater Washington areas. If you’re ready to trade traditional posing for a session rooted in movement and honest connection, I would love to hear from you.