There is so much beauty in the world! But most people don't see all the beauty in themselves. The majority of the pregnant mommas I've spoken too have had at least 1 negative thing to say about their body in that moment. At least 1 thing they would love to change! Whether it's how their hair falls, where it grows, or how big they feel they look. I found a lot of mommas would tell me they didn't even want maternity pictures because of how they felt about their bodies at the time. My goal is ALWAYS to help mommas see their own natural beauty because EACH AND EVERY one that I have taken pictures of is BEAUTIFUL! I won't lie and say pregnancy is flawless and that our bodies are flawless while growing a baby because I've been there and while there I learned a lot about what happens to your body as you grow a human. Our bodies have to rearrange our organs in order to fit a baby inside, Our skin has to stretch, and our hips have to widen to bring the most amazing little thing into our world. It's a wonderful experience but you don't always feel beautiful during it. I found even after years of telling mommas how amazing and beautiful they were that I myself felt, well, Blah. I loved my baby bump but other things not so much. I knew I wanted to remember this time as wonderful so I set up my tripod, lighting equipment, sewed up a backdrop or two, and took my own maternity photos. It was a hassle and a half setting everything up so pregnant but I'm so glad I did! I found while editing my pictures that I had really beautiful natural hair. I have HATED my natural hair for years. I always kept it up or heat styled it. I hated it. I hated how much work I had to put into it but this photo changed my mind completely. It showed me the natural beauty of it. I found a new love for my body and a new appreciation for what it was doing. It was GROWING A PERSON! A whole person and that still totally blows my mind.