Maternity Photography

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BOOK YOUR WILDFLOWER MINI SESSION! Walnut Creek is covered in wild flowers in the spring, making it the perfect time for family or maternity photos. The hills are covered in yellow mustard flowers, orange poppies, and blue lupine! Last year mustard flower mini sessions were the incredibly popular and for a good reason! These are […]

Family Photography, Maternity Photography

Jan 31

Mustard Flower Mini Sessions in Walnut Creek

a girl puts yellow mustard flowers in her sisters hair. they are in a huge field of wildflowers
a maternity session at the base of mount diablo featuring a pregnant mama in a mustard colored maternity dress and her husband. the husband holds her from behind and looks off camera while the mama closes her eyes and looks calm.

There isn’t a landscape more iconic in Walnut Creek than Mount Diablo. From the many trails that wind around its base, to the way wildflowers fill the surrounding meadows in the spring, most East Bay residents have some memories of the famous state park. Mt Diablo for a Maternity Photoshoot! Mt Diablo might seem like […]

Maternity Photography

January 31, 2025

Mt Diablo Maternity Photos | Walnut Creek

A popular spot in Walnut Creek (especially if you have little ones), Old Borges Ranch makes for a lovely location for maternity or family pictures! I have photographed this location dozens of times, and frequently bring by own family here to hike! I hope my insight can help you decide if this is the right […]

Maternity Photography

Jan 15

Maternity Pictures at Old Borges Ranch

pregnant mom looks off during maternity session at old borges ranch in walnut creek
pregnant mama stands in the martinez marina for her maternity photography photoshoot.

A Stormy Day in Martinez I was at my studio the day of this session when it started HAILING! This mama was heading to the studio to pick out the dress from my client closet. My stomach sank. Because of her rapidly approaching due date, we needed to get this session done! After a few […]

Maternity Photography

April 13, 2024

Maternity Photos at the Martinez Waterfront

Spring in Walnut Creek means colorful hills speckled with wildflowers! From the yellow mustard flowers that pop up in late January / early February, to the orange poppies and blue lupine that spring up in later spring, I can’t think of many settings more perfect for a maternity photography session than wildflower fields! Scroll through […]

Family Photography, Maternity Photography

Jan 6

Wildflower Maternity Photos

mom in salmon maternity dress stands in a field of yellow wildflowers
A spring maternity photography session with a mama in a field of wildflowers. She holds her belly and smiles softly. You can see the walnut creek open space behind her featuring mount diablo.

When I was pregnant – awkward and clumsy – I wish someone had told me how to feel comfortable in maternity photos! Instead I stood there, full facing the camera, hands dangling at my side, and smiling uncomfortably at the camera. I promise, it doesn’t have to be awkward or uncomfortable. Your maternity photography session […]

Maternity Photography

October 11, 2023

How to Feel Comfortable in Maternity Photos

So you want to take maternity photos… Once the wild ride of the first trimester comes to an end, you might start noticing your growing belly! Around this time is common to start thinking about how you’d like to document your pregnancy. Not to try to make a pregnant gal cry, but this time is […]

Maternity Photography, Newborn Photography

Sep 27

Planning Maternity Photos in Walnut Creek

Toddler hugs moms leg during her maternity photography session
Dad twirls his daughter, while holding a baby. Mom watches holding another twin

Hi there! If we haven’t met, I’m Jenn… a family photographer in the Walnut Creek area. (Although a few of my favorite locations are in Martinez, Hercules, Concord and in between!) I’m so excited to be re-launching my family photography business this year in Walnut Creek (and the East Bay!) I’m going to be really […]

Family Photography, Maternity Photography, Newborn Photography

December 20, 2022

Welcome to 2023!