Before the baby, there is the waiting — and the love that is already there.
Two places work best here, and they couldn’t be more different. The beach at golden hour, where the light does most of the work and the sea does the rest. Or the jungle rivers of the Sierra Madre, an hour inland, where the water is cold and green and nobody else is around.
Bring whoever you want in the frame — your partner, your older children, nobody at all. There’s no rush. We take the time it takes.
Vallarta gives us two magical settings for a maternity session: the beach at golden hour, when the sun turns the sky into a painting over Banderas Bay — and the jungle rivers of the Sierra Madre, with clear water and soft, filtered light. Read the story of Mara & Alfonso's pregnancy session.
Most moms choose the seventh or eighth month, when the belly is beautifully round and walking on the beach is still comfortable. But every pregnancy is different — tell me how you feel and we will find your perfect moment.
The two favorites: the beach at golden hour — Conchas Chinas, Playa Amapas or Punta Mita — and the rivers of the Sierra Madre, just outside the city, with jungle and crystal-clear water. Both are in this gallery.
Please! The session is about the family you are becoming. Partners, kids and even dogs are always welcome in the frame.
Natural first — I photograph the two of you as you are, and gently shape the light and the setting for a few artistic portraits, the ones that will adorn your walls.
