Philadelphia Family Photographer, Maternity session at home with toddler

Maternity

Jul 11

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When I asked Holly what she would most like to capture during her maternity session, she really wanted to focus on how special the last couple weeks were before they became a family of four. Their son had been so sweet and excited about becoming a big brother, and they wanted to capture some real moments of their life as it was at this time. Especially the toddler part!Right away, this kid's sweet and silly personality came right out. Lots of snuggles for mom and dad, and then... a tantrum. And if that's not real life with a toddler, I don't know what is! I always tell my families that I'll shoot through everything that happens in our time together, and I'm not kidding. So when he flopped down on the floor for a fit, I got down on the floor with him. And those ended up being some of mom and dad's favorite pictures!Then I was able to pull the "well, I guess we'll all go upstairs without you" trick, and he snapped right out of it and wanted to lead the parade up to mom and dad's room. Naturally, lots of jumping on the bed ensued, followed by some quality tickling, and a big group hug. He did stop for a quick break to check in on baby in mommy's tummy, and then we were back downstairs for more fun. That image of mom and her little boy on the floor turned out to be her top favorite, and I could totally relate. These are the things we do every day with our kids, that seem so banal at the time, and then we blink and they've moved on to something else. I love that she wanted to remember this time with her son, when they could just sit on the floor and play together. Though even that was impressive considering her big gorgeous belly!We finished our time together with a little indoor football, a hot chocolate break, a few stolen moments between mom and dad, and a little time for this beautiful mama to feel the love from her two special guys. So much love in this family, this is one super lucky baby.

Mom embraces her toddler son in their living room full of toys and art on the walls, Philadelphia Family Photographer

Father and son sit on the couch in front of the window, Philadelphia Fatherhood Photography

Toddler boy jumps on the bed with dad's help, dad tickles son while pregnant mom watches and laughs, Philadelphia Family Photographer

Father and son lie on bed with pregnant mom feeling her baby belly, Philadelphia Family Photographer

Pregnant mom sits on the floor playing with toddler son, father looks on in background, Philadelphia Family Photography

Mom and dad steal a quiet moment to kiss on the couch, Philadelphia Maternity Photographer

Pregnant mom and dad hug toddler son on the couch in their Philadelphia rowhome, Philly Family Photographer

Pregnant mom sits on the couch in front of the window of her Philadelphia rowhome, black and white portrait, Philly Maternity Photographer

Pregnant mom kisses toddler son as dad brings him over, Philadelphia Maternity Photographer

What are your favorite things that your family does together, those little moments that might seem so simple but you'll remember so sweetly when they're older? Be in touch, I would love to hear about it!