Last month, I shared our last photos as a family of three. And a few weeks ago, I had a chance to take some solo maternity photos with the ladies of The Fox and the Sparrow who offer pop-up sessions all around the country. Since I never had maternity photos taken when I was pregnant with Ruby (and this is the last of our babies), I took the opportunity to capture my pregnancy in a different style than my usual—a little boho, a little vintage, and a little romantic.
They took care of hair and makeup, floral crowns, and wardrobe options. It makes it super easy to just show up and not have to worry about planning anything yourself. When you're 37 weeks pregnant, achy, peeing all the time, and super tired, it's just nice to let someone make you feel like a real babe. I'm writing this post a little sleep-deprived from a newborn and a little spent from a toddler who's getting used to said newborn. So it's fun to look back at these now and think I had no idea of all the love (and exhaustion!) that would soon come my way.
So, the moral of the story is…take some maternity photos and capture that amazing time however you feel comfortable doing it. I said I didn't want to do anything with a bare belly but we found ways to show off the belly without showing it all. Have a great weekend guys!
P.S. If you're interested in a future session with The Fox and the Sparrow, you can email [email protected] to be put on their wait list for 2015. They are planning on visiting Austin in the new year. They love to travel and open to other cities that people want them to come have a pop-up!
{Photos by Rachel Cast, styling by Tori Hendrix, hair and makeup by Erica Beukelman, and florals by Siren Floral Co.. Lace dress from Dreamers and Lovers.}
a lot romantic! love the whole, glowing look. such a great thing to do and have since you can’t remember much of anything from this time in life once it’s over!
these are really gorgeous Joy! Congratulations!!
Gorgeous maternity photos!
Stunning!
these are so beautiful! thanks for sharing them.
Love, love, love! Any chance you might share where you found that gorgeous lace wrap/robe?
Love these! We are 23 weeks pregnant and just took our gender reveal photos. I can’t wait to do a maternity shoot. I’m onboard with the idea of getting pampered.
I don’t usually comment, but I just have to tell you that you look absolutely stunning. Really, stunning.
aloha from maui Hawaii!, you look so amazingly gorgeous!, looooove the hole mood,im hed over heels over the beautiful crotchet dress, where can i get that? Woww in love!. Much blessings to your new growing family.
I love your take on maternity photos! I don’t think I would want my full belly out there either. They turned out beautifully!
Just Stunning! I love, love, LOVE these!
Gorgeous photos.
Absolutely gorgeous. I love how the white lace makes you look so maternal and bright. What a joyous occasion. Congratulations on your bundle of joy! 🙂
Hi Angie,
The dress is by:
http://www.dreamersandlovers.com
Best!
Joy
Gorgeous! Love the flower crowns! Care to share nailpolish info? Great shade of pink!!
i agree with not wanting to show bare belly! i think it would make me uncomfortable, but your maternity shoot is perfection! So unique, i love it 🙂
xoxo, kiely
You look so crazy beautiful! They did such a wonderful job capturing the awe of pregnancy.
xoxo
Taylor
These are stunning
Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear all the details of the newest member of your family!
These photos are stunning. Everything from the flower crown to the lace-sleeved robe is perfection. Congrats again to you and your family!
Rachel
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Hi Liz!
The girls at the shoot provided wardrobe, and this dress is:
http://www.dreamersandlovers.com/
Best!
Joy
Wonderful laced dress!
http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr
Thank you! 😉
Joy
These are stunning. YOU are stunning! Congratulations!
http://www.kristajacobs.blogspot.com
Where can I find a see-through lace dress similar to this for maternity?
You look absolutely stunning. Love the flowers in your hair 🙂 Love it.
These are gorgeous! You look stunning! If I ever decide to get pregnant, I’ll make sure to do a pregnancy photo shoot.
so beautiful!! where is the 2nd dress from? the non-completely lace-crochet one? it’s gorgeous!!!
are you chinese or korean or japenese?
Hi Eunice,
I am Thai, and my husband is Korean 😉
Joy
Stunning pictures… Beautifully styled with so much natural beauty. May I ask where the headboard is from? It is exactly what we are looking for.. thank you!
Hello! Where would the tufted headboard be found? Love it!
Hi. You look beautiful. Love this collection of photos thank you. I particularly love the lace. Keep it up!
Hi! Do you know the brand or where the robe w just laced sleeves is from??