Eugene, Oregon maternity photographer: Lindsay & family

I had a wonderful time doing this maternity photography session with Lindsay, Vincent, and their son, Dominic. 

I did a maternity photography session with Lindsay a couple of years ago when she was pregnant with Dominic, and it was a super memorable session because it was underwater! That was the first time I’d ever done something like that, and it was so exciting to try such a different style of photography. If you want to check out the pictures from that underwater session, click here. 

Dominic’s new little sibling is due a bit later in the year than he was, so we knew we didn’t want to do underwater photography again, partly for practical reasons, and partly just because we wanted something different. Lindsay did still want a somewhat tropical feel for this session though, which was a little tricky because. . .well. . .Oregon. Need I say more? Anyway, I had some trouble coming up with location ideas. In the end, the best spot I could think of was Hendricks Park here in Eugene. It’s not exactly tropical, but it does have deciduous trees and bushes and lots of lush ferns, as opposed to the evergreens that populate most of the parks I use for my photo shoots. 

Since spring is long past and fall was nearly upon us at the time we did this session, most of the flowers in Hendricks Park were no longer in bloom, but the lush greenery is something we’re lucky enough to have year-round, and the setting sun shone yellow-gold through the trees and gave a splash of color and warmth to the pictures. We also shot several photos in black and white, which really helped to bring out the many textures of the different plants and foliage. If you didn’t know any better, you really might think Lindsay was relaxing in a tropical paradise!

Lindsay also helped to give this maternity photography session more of a tropical feel by wearing sandals and lacy white, and by wearing her blonde hair in a sun-kissed, beach curls style. She looked absolutely gorgeous in her maternity gown, and she and the two handsome men in her life look so great together! Dominic is such a cutie pie and has grown so much! He’s got the best little round face and a contagious smile, and I think he’s going to be a great big brother.

It was great to see Lindsay and her family again during this maternity photography session, and to catch up with all the exciting things that have been happening in their lives. I’m so excited that they’re getting ready to welcome a new little one into the world. They are an amazing family already, but I have no doubt they will be even more so when baby arrives. Every new family member contributes something new and wonderful, and somehow makes everyone more complete. It’s one of the best things about families, and one of the many joys that a new baby brings!