Photographed at Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield, TX
When you’re expecting your second (or third…or more!), maternity sessions take on a new tone—they become family sessions with a beautiful baby bump. For Rachel and her growing family, this season was all about embracing change, connection, and the wonder of what’s to come.
Set against the natural beauty of Elmer Oliver Nature Center, we captured a gentle mix of posed and candid moments. With a curious toddler in tow, our session turned into a relaxed walk through the park—stopping to snuggle, play, and document the quiet anticipation of a new sibling’s arrival.
One of our favorite things? The sweet shyness of this soon-to-be big brother. His uncertainty is part of the story—his journey from only child to older sibling, and the quiet curiosity that came with it. Rather than forcing smiles or structured posing, we let the moments unfold naturally, creating a gallery that’s equal parts playful and meaningful.
These sessions are less about perfection and more about presence—about holding onto the way your family feels right now before everything shifts again.
If you’re growing your family, consider a maternity session that reflects your life as it is: messy, magical, and completely yours.
