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Category Archives: MATERNITY

Kristin’s Maternity Session

I mentioned a few posts back that I recently photographed another Royal Palms Babymoon Bliss Package maternity shoot. I had the chance to meet Kristin and her husband Darren for their session there and they were just awesome to work with. I love her style and laid back attitude, which really made things fun. They are expecting TWINS and she looks ah-ma-zing!

Here are some favs:

If you follow my work, you may have noticed over the past several months that I’m really loving the grainy look again… the classic, timeless BW image reminiscent of film.

I loved her yellow scarf and the fresh pop of color it added. Kristin is absolutely beautiful…

Here baby room colors have orange in them, so I can see this being a big canvas on the wall

Jenny’s Maternity Session

If you are a local industry vendor, you may recognize this lovely lady. It is the one and only Jennifer Thye of Imoni Events. Jenny is not only marvelous at what she does, but also a complete joy to be around. Brides & grooms, if you need a wedding planner in the Phoenix metro area, she is among the best!

She also happens to be pregnant with her first child (a girl) and is due any day now. We met up a couple weeks ago at The Royal Palms (thank you again Erin for allowing us to shoot there) to capture a few images of her. Not many of us –myself included– can pull of that beautiful glow so late into our pregnancies when we just want to be done already, but Jenny is one of those who still looked amazing in her 9th month.

Here are a few shots of her::

January 23, 2010 - 2:26 pm katrina + andrew = sedona bride photographers - gorgeous mom and beautiful images!

July 27, 2009 - 11:44 pm Heather at Outstanding Occasions - Just beautiful!

July 27, 2009 - 3:37 pm Serendipity Videography - These photos are just beautiful. She might be the prettiest pregnant women I have EVER seen!!!

July 27, 2009 - 3:08 pm Jenny Bishop - Amazing photos, Jen! Love the first one!! :)

Baby Bump!

A recent Royal Palms Babymoon client :)

June 2, 2009 - 8:28 am MJ Photography - I love this! I just adore looking at your work, it's inspirational! Meagan Jackson

Maternity Photo Session

I’m happily announcing with this post that I have officially hired on an associate photographer! Jenny Bishop has joined my team to help photograph sessions when I am unable to and she did a great job on this one! I still process the photos in the way that I would for clients, but it’s a great opportunity for clients who may need sessions on days that I am already booked or would like a more affordable associate rate. Jenny is a wonderful person, excellent with kids, and a great photographer! Im so happy to have her as part of the team now. I will be expanding the associate option for weddings in the near future as well.

Here are the images she took for a recent maternity session with Wendy and her family:






May 20, 2009 - 2:06 pm Live.Love. Photography - Yay! That is awesome for Jenny!I am so happy for her! She did a great job on this session too! Win Win for all!

Babymoon Bliss Package: Partnership with The Royal Palms

I am so incredibly excited to announce a new partnership with the exclusive Royal Palms Resort & Spa in Phoenix! Erin Stremcha, the marketing director, contacted me last summer to say they were in the process of creating a new Babymoon Bliss getaway package –a pampering experience designed for expectant moms and dads at the resort — and as part of that package, wanted to incorporate “baby bump” maternity photos taken by yours truly! To say I feel honored to participate in this and partner with the Royal Palms is an understatement. The resort is one of my favorite venues in town and always has been — and of course, I love taking newborn and maternity pictures. I am so excited to be a part of this fabulous new package and only wish I could have taken advantage of this while I was pregnant! It sounds like a fantastic deal. In addition to all the pampering the resort is including, the package also contains a well stocked gift basket by Moonbeams, an upscale baby boutique in Scottsdale.

Click here to read all the details on the Royal Palms website, or to book a package.

The “Babymoon Bliss” experience includes:

*Two Nights of Luxury Accommodations
*Jennifer Bowen Photography, “Baby Bump” pre pregnancy photos at the Royal Palms with optional discounted “Bundle of Joy” newborn photography (Based on availability)
*Stylish Moonbeams® Bath time tub filled with goodies- Cleanwater Bathtub, elegant baby – modern rubber duck (stripes/polka dots), Erbaviva – organic “Nighty-Night” lavender aromatherapy for baby’s bath, Under the Nile – organic hooded towel and cute wash cloth (neutral color) Angel Dear or comparable brand – cute baby slippers
*$50 gift certificate to shop at Moonbeams®
*Whatever your craving in-room amenity
*Cigar and cognac for dad-to-be
*Mom-to-be prenatal massage and pedicure at Alvadora Spa*
*Dad-to-be 60-minute therapeutic massage
*Candlelight drawn bath for two
*Selection of complimentary in-room movies such as Expecting Moms, Looks Who’s talking, Three Men and a Baby, including a variety of gourmet popcorn and sparkling water for mom-to-be and chilled beer for dad-to-be.

February 5, 2009 - 11:45 am Serendipity Videography - Very cool! What a neat experience for an expecting couple!! Where was this 18 months ago when I had my second!! I needed this!!

February 5, 2009 - 11:15 am www.funnyfacephotography.com - That is crazy great!!! Congrats!

February 5, 2009 - 9:21 am Liene at Blue Orchid Designs - What a fantastic opportunity! Congratulations!

February 5, 2009 - 9:19 am Mellimage - Congratulations!! This sounds really good!

February 5, 2009 - 9:11 am Kimberly Jarman - I thought this might be the big news and I'm SOOOO excited for you! What an awesome opportunity!!! You are wonderful!!

Transformation

Pregnancy is such a time of change. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and I would also suggest spiritually. I must admit, this time of metamorphosis is one of the reasons I enjoy shooting maternity sessions. There is an inherent beauty to the transformation; especially in first time mothers, like Molly. (Not that I am trying to imply that ALL of pregnancy is a beautiful moment – there are not-so-fun parts too! ;-)

I had the privilege to meet Molly and her family several weeks ago to photograph her beautiful belly. Here are a few favorites from our session:






Three generations. Her mom and sister were there to be a part of the session as well.

Personally, I find pregnancy to be a time of deep introspection. You dont have the same amount of energy to keep going at break-neck pace, so your body and mind slow you down to the very important job of creating another human being. As a result, I find it this time of change takes you “inside” a great deal. Due to this, my blog posts are slowing down thanks to the fatigue I have been feeling and the need to sleep as much as possible to prepare for the sea of change about to take hold. It’s all good change; just the crysalis before the birth.

December 29, 2008 - 8:59 am Casey - The one of the mother and sister's hands is beautiful!

December 26, 2008 - 11:40 pm Heather at Outstanding Occasions - Beautiful work Jen. I hope you are doing well. Get your rest!