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Double Maternity Session

Darrin Wassom — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:14:12 +0000

I had a GREAT time last week photographing Jill and Nola during the last few weeks of their respective pregnancies. To add to the fun and excitement of the double maternity session, they both brought their husbands that were all too happy to jump in on some of the photos, act as style consultants and provide comic relief!

Maternity sessions are a favorite of mine and I always look forward to new clients coming into the studio. I loved that these two decided to come in together to provide moral support, posing ideas, clothing changes and the list goes on. These ladies are simply radiating beauty, style and class. It is difficult to pick out my favorite photos from the session but here are a few that really jumped out at me.

4 Weeks and Counting!

Darrin Wassom — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:30:26 +0000

Kimberly and Brad are expecting their first child in 4 short weeks! What better way to get ready for such a wonderful occasion than to spend a couple of hours in a sweltering hot studio on a beautiful Sunday afternoon? It was easily 85 degrees in what is supposed to be an air-conditioned building but that didn’t stop anyone from having a lot of fun during the photo session.

Brad, as it turns out, has a real knack for posing and direction. My favorite line was, “That pose isn’t doing a thing for me…..” as he observed Kimberly working her Hollywood glam look while trying to balance her weight on one arm. He also jumped right into the photo action and wasn’t afraid to break out the traditional ‘heart around the bellybutton’ or the ‘kissing the stomach’ poses!

Kimberly is stunning with her perfect belly, sparkling eyes and beautiful smile. She radiates confidence and there is no question that she is going to be one awesome Mom. Just like Brad, Kimberly wasn’t afraid to get creative during the photo shoot. She has to also be commended for having the best maternity wrap ever witnessed in a photography studio. The twist is perfect, the knot impeccable and the textures contrast nicely with the smoothness of her skin. This wrap critique gives her effort a 10 out of 10. Nice job!

Awesome Maternity Session – The Return of Emilie

Darrin Wassom — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:26:43 +0000

Our favorite pregnant person returned to the studio on Saturday with her Mom and her son, Julian. It’s hard to believe that Emilie is just 6 weeks away from delivery! We captured some great family portraits and some absolutely stunning images of Emilie and Julian together. These are a few of my favorites from Saturday. I will be posting more as I get them edited but couldn’t wait to share the few that are finished!!

Maternity Session with Emilie

Darrin Wassom — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:49:00 +0000

Emilie and I went into this shoot with the idea of turning the traditional maternity image on its head by adding a hint of allure to this form of photography. That’s not to say that traditional maternity photography is boring because it certainly is not. We just wanted to create a hybrid mix of maternity images with a hint of boudoir. The goal being that pregnancy is sexy and a time when women have that certain glow that makes them irresistible. Based on the photos below, I think we succeeded with pulling off the concept!! A big thanks to Emilie for her willingness to make this concept a reality.

I’m proud of this concept and really looking forward to scheduling more sessions with other Mom’s-To-Be. If you are expecting or know someone that is, please consider scheduling a session with me. I have a number of packages in my ‘belly and baby’ collection that can meet your individual needs. Our packages range from traditional maternity all the way to capturing your babies first year and documenting in a beautiful album. Hint, Hint….. it makes a great gift!!

Beautiful Maternity Session with Emilie

Darrin Wassom — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:45:00 +0000

I got to work with a stunning ‘Mom to Be’, Emilie tonight. She was glowing and wore a dress that was simply stunning. She was a pleasure to photograph and I am really looking forward to helping her document her progress. Thanks Emilie and hope you enjoy the photos!

Oops – before I forget…. These images were produced in my brand new studio location in downtown Grand Rapids. Keep your eyes peeled for a post about this awesome location in an old factory building.