Maternity in Full Bloom

One of the perks of working for photographers is that you sometimes get used and abused in that totally delightful, bring-it-on sort of way. Recently, my lovely friends/bosses Rebecca Mudrick and Dena Robles of Darling Art Photography caught me for a maternity photo session, and I'm still completely baffled by what they made of their very awkward model. It was an adventure for all of us, as I was a total geek in front of a camera, and they specialize in baby and child photography, but after poring over the photos about sixty times now, all I can say is...

...their specialty is baby and child photography? You could have fooled me.


Three must really be the magic number. Most of my favorite images came in sets of three.


The texture of this sweater really does it for me in this series. Please excuse the skin if it offends. This may be the only time I show off my biggest organ...


And a few random faves...


Some photos with my hubby. I thought Marcos was a pretty good sport to consent to doing tummy time with me. Who wudda thunk he'd be so gorgeous without even trying? Hubba hubba.


Q: How many people does it now take to pull on Metta's jeans?


Although maternity shots aren't usually the ones people blow up into poster size and center over their mantelpiece, it's priceless for Marcos and me (and someday will be for Giovanna), to have something that records so beautifully this chapter in our lives. Thank you so much Rebecca and Dena for sharing your talent and your artistic gifts. We love you so much!