I love this couple! I've had the pleasure of documenting their story very early on - from their engagement to their intimate backyard wedding at their home, to now photographing their first born child. It's always an honor when of all the choices a client has that they continue to choose my services for their family's milestones. It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly, and I always welcome the opportunity to share the magic and love we captured!

For their maternity portrait session, the couple opted to meet in St. Augustine Beach at sunrise for a light and airy photo session. Sunrise is the perfect time of day to achieve a bright and ethereal look to your images - just as the sun is rising here on the east coast, if you're lucky, you'll be blessed with cloud cover and contrast and definition in the sky. We had just that on that beautiful summer morning, and it's always a plus when Mama nails the clothing! I love the pastel blues and brightly colored maxi dress she wore from Farm Rio. The tone of the images and the sky, along with their outfits, totally matched!

Scroll on for a few of my favorite images from this light and airy maternity portrait session in St. Augustine Beach. I look forward to documenting their little love in the very near future! These clients are part of the Ryaphotos Baby Plan Membership, a popular option where clients receive a complimentary family film along with discounts and perks throughout baby's first year. Check out a further explanation of plan membership here. I accept just 12 families on a rolling 12-month basis so don't wait to contact me until your child is born! The sooner we can work you into the schedule the better chances you'll have of getting your top preference in date.