Sunday, June 7, 2009

Pro Maternity Pics

I wasn't expecting these so quickly but Rachel is amazing! Here are a handful of the shots she took yesterday. I'm so happy with how they came out, especially since I was very self conscious about doing any bare belly shots (being a heavier girl), but she even managed to hide my flubber. I also LOVED that Rachel thought to do some shots including the Doodles' picture and took some highlighting my Angie Fertility bracelet with the pearls that represent the Doodles (on her website, linked below).



I really could not recommend Rachel enough if anyone local is in need of a photographer. Not only do I love all the pictures, Rachel was also so fun to work with and even DH didn't mind, and he usually hates (and I mean HATES) having his picture taken, but not only did he have a good time doing the pics, he even likes how he looks in them! Her photography website is Brisham Photography (there are some pics from other shoots she's done there, as well as a few more pics from our shoot yesterday).

Otherwise, still waiting...

123 comments:

Melissa said...

They are beautiful!!!

Leslie said...

Those are awesome!

Jennifer said...

Those are wonderful! You look great!

Stacie said...

Those are beautiful pictures. You look absolutely gorgeous!!!

Tracey said...

So beautiful! You look wonderful!!!

linuxgrl said...

Gorgeous!!! I so wish I'd had pictures taken while I was pregnant. I felt so hideous that no one was getting near me with a camera!

Kristin said...

She is fabulous and you are GORGEOUS!

AmyC623 said...

Long time lurker, first time commenter: those pictures are AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing!

brit said...

You look so beautiful!!!

Michelle said...

They are all gorgeous, but pic #1 is absolutely stunning.

She is an amazing photographer!

The Fabulous Ms. Beth said...

gorgeous!! :) LOVE the pics!

Sue said...

You are gorgeous! So glad you decided to get these done -- they are such a treasure!

Thinking of you and of healthy Toodle lungs. Er, you know what I mean. :-)

Fishsticks and Fireflies said...

WOW! I agree 100% with everyone else's comments - you look BEAUTIFUL and the pictures are wonderful. I love the one with the picture of the Doodles - we just had pictures of the kids taken on Wednesday, and I am over the moon about the ones that have a little remembrance of Quinn in them.

Cookie said...

Those are beautiful! I loved seeing you smile. Continuing to prayer for healthy toodle and mom.

Robert and Carmen said...

Those are great! She does such a good job and you guys look wonderful.

Candice said...

You look stunning. I love pic #1.

I also like the pic with the doodles. They are so sweet.

The Quarke Family said...

You're really beautiful - and so photogenic, you always look well in your photos.

A Baby Peach said...

These came out beautiful. I love her work as well! You look amazing in them and should be very proud - gorgeous belly!

noswimmers said...

They are SO BEAUTIFUL. Makes me want to hop on a plane just to have her take my pics! :)

Bella said...

Ohmigosh, Kathy, these are phenomenal!! I knew they would be after seeing lots of Rachel's work, but you all out did yourselves! You look and DH so radiant!!! I love them! Great job, Rachel!

The Crivella Family said...

These pictures are gorgeous! You look amazing! Good luck in the next couple of days you will be in my prayers (even though you don't know me) I am ver excited for you and your husband!

ak_sapphire said...

i'm in tears, the pics are so incredibly beautiful. 1000 words doesn't even begin to cover it.

Sarah said...

those pictures are beautiful! You both look great.

Michelle said...

Wow ! Those are some AMAZING pictures! You look so GREAT!

Haute Cooking said...

Those photos are stunning and you are just stunning. Wow!

Molly said...

Gorgeous! I love them and you look great. I especially love the one with the Doodles' picture. What a wonderful memory to have ALL of your children in one photo.

Jeremi said...

They are all WONDERFUL photos, I can't even decide which is my favorite. You are a true beauty, thank you so much for sharing. And I know you're going to be holding that wiggly little baby boy in your arms very soon. Keep taking care and remembering to breathe!!

Sara said...

Oh Kathy! I have tears. These are beautiful! I especially love #1. The expression on your face is amazing.

Meg said...

Beautiful photos!
You look wonderful

O.S.B. said...

Beautiful pictures!! You look SO fantastic, you've got that pregnant momma glow going on big time!!

Jen said...

These are fantastic! I love the first one shown here - it looks like you a happy secret.

Kathlyn said...

What beautiful pictures - I love every single one. You are an amazingly beautiful woman and the pregnancy looks so good on you!

Rachy W said...

You look absolutely amazing! My favourite is the one with your bracelet. What a lovely and subtle way to always have them with you.
Also the last one on the photographers site of you two laughing!
Love them! I've got 2 weeks to go until due date and I think I'll try to get some nice ones taken. Such a lovely way to remember pregnancy.
lots of love and hope Toodle's lungs are as they should be for you to have as stress free a birth as possible! Rachael (UK)

Jennifer said...

They are beautiful!! You both look great!

Jamie & Nicol said...

Ahhhh.. The pics are great!!!! Love the one with the Doodles as well. Hang in there, you're getting so close!

Nicol

My world said...

I have been following your story for a good while now, I was actually pregnant with my son when I found your heartbreaking story. I just wanted to tell you that you are an amazing, AMAZING woman. All of your babies are so very lucky to have a mom like you. I'm so very excited to hear how well this pregnancy is going and that is so very very close. Keep your head up for all your babies. OH your maternity pictures are just BEAUTIFUL. Much love....

Liz said...

Great pics, thanks for sharing them with us!

rls07 said...

Your pictures are absolutely stunning! You look beautiful!

Dr.L said...

Fabulous!

coral82 said...

The pictures are beautiful! And you look so incredibly gorgeous!

Aaron said...

I'm an IRL friend of Rachel's even though I live in Ok. You're right, she IS amazing. As a photographer and as an individual. Wish we lived close enough for her to do my pictures. I'm praying for our delivery and safe arrival of Toodle.

Amy

Queenie. . . said...

You look gorgeous. The photos came out fantastic!

And in case I don't get to say it again before it happens, good luck with the birth. I hope it is nothing you fear it will be, and everything you hope for.

stejohl said...

These are great pictures~! I haven't asked yet, but can I please please please get a password to follow you once you go private? I have been reading your blog for about a year now and know Rachel in real life, so I feel like I know you too! I am so excited for the arrival of Toodle!

whippetmom said...

Those pictures are beautiful! You look great :) I wish I'd glowed like that when I was pregnant!!

Hpereira said...

You look amazing! You def have the pregancy GLOW! I see your delivery date is coming up and wanted to wish you the best of luck for a quick and painless delivery! You deserve all the happiness in the world!

Hpereira said...

Oh yeah and can I also get the password for after the baby is born? I have been following you for about a year now! :) I would love to see Toddle's first year!

jacquelinespiers said...

Oh they are just fantastic. This is the first time I have commented, despite reading for a long time. I just wish I had something similar when I was pregnant - but worried that they would make me look gianormous. You look stunning.

G said...

sweetie they are SOOO beautiful... you are just amazing, glowing, and lovely. i get the biggest grin on my face when i think of you and toodle :)

dryan said...

Those pictures are amazing and you look beautiful in them all! In regards to Toodle, hang in there and keep faith that everything will go smoothly! We will all be here waiting for the great news as it comes :)

Sara B said...

They are beautiful and you and your DH are adorable. I especially love #1...your smile says so much!

tbonegrl said...

Oh my goodness are those beautiful, and wonderful, and fabulous. You look gorgeous! I LOVE the one from above of him kissing you on her blog.

Brenna said...

Absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful gift--you'll treasure those photos forever, I'm sure.

Jane said...

You look so incredibly beautiful. What a great photo session!

Foster Mama said...

Those pics are awesome!!!!!

Allison said...

Those are beautiful pictures and look absolutely fabulous!!

Emily said...

Love the belly pic!!!! Yay Rachel! Just beautiful pics...

Infertile In the City said...

As always, you are one of those gorgeous knocked up ladies that makes me wish I could be knocekd up too! Thanks for sharing them, and I am glad that all is still well, I have been wondering how you are doing.

Carrie said...

You look STUNNING! Oh my gosh, what a beautiful mama! :-)

Brendan and Brenna's Mom said...

My favorite is the close up of your bracelet while your hand is on your belly. Just beautiful.

It's good to see you smile.

Jill said...

you look beautiful and glowing!!

stephanie said...

Just BEAUTIFUL!

Martha said...

You and Dh look amazing. What beautiful pictures!! Thanks for sharing.

gymnastgirly said...

De-lurking to say that you look beautiful - the photos are fabulous!

A Mom in Jacksonville, FL said...

Kathy---you look simply radient! I especially like the "kiss" photo of you and DH on Rachel's blog. SO easy to see the love between the 2 of you. Smiles.

Carrie1074 said...

AWESOME pics! Truly pictures you will cherish forever!

Emily said...

You look so beautiful Busted :) What a nice way to remember this amazing pregnancy journey. Hoping for good news from the Amnio tomorrow :)

Loretta said...

You are so lovely.

Rebecca said...

OMG, these are gorgeous photos. I really wish I'd done this. You will love to look back on these after Toodle arrives. It's so hard to remember pregnancy once the baby comes and this pics will take you back to how it felt.

Bluebird said...

Oh my gosh, *crying* over here! So touched by Rachel's offer, and so jealous you all got to meet and hang out for a bit :) The one with the Doodle's picture has been boo-hooing over here; it's the most touching thing ever. Beautiful, beautiful photos - so soft and calm. Completely opposite of the way you're feeling right now, I'd imagine :) Will be thinking of you and checking back on Tuesday! Please, please let me know if there's anything I can do in the meantime. ((Hugs))

k-mart said...

Those are beautiful pictures! I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well!

Maggie said...

You look wonderful! And your bump is adorable. I wish you nothing but the best, most positive energy for tomorrow.

Julie said...

Absolutely gorgeous.

Kim said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

casicola said...

Wowwieeee. These are sooo fantastic!!! I wish I could say I have a favorite, but they are all wonderful!!! Its almost here:) I am so happy for you..its been a long hard road to get you here but yay that your here....

alicia said...

wow they are awesome!

KK @ Running Through Life said...

Beautiful pictures!!! You look amazing!!!

hopeful #1 said...

You look absolutely amazing! I love all of the different angles and things...

Just perfect!

Wendy said...

absolutely beautiful

Margy said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

K Anderson said...

Your pics are amazing! You look beautiful :)

the d'angelo family said...

AH-MA-ZING photos! You look absolutely stunning and I am so excited and happy for you and DH!

It's so nice to see you smiling and [hopefully] enjoying this!

Toodle will be here before you know it!

serendipity said...

They are fab pictures!! Good luck over the next week or so. I was induced and gave birth to my gorgeous son Jake on 22nd May x

AddisonEllaMurray said...

These are beautiful. So glad you and your husband enjoyed the experience as well!

Fullers1006 said...

You look ABSOLUTLY STUNNING!!!

kamahiclan said...

Perfect pictures!!!!

Lisa said...

I have nothing to add to what everyone else has said - the pictures (and the model in the pics) are absolutely beautiful!!!

Mommy Attorney said...

Has anyone ever told you you look a bit like Julianne Moore (but with black hair)? Very beautiful pictures!

ladeebri said...

So so so beautiful!!! Good luck tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you!

ak_sapphire said...

i mentioned you in my latest post.

Yaya said...

These are just absolutely amazing.

LisaT said...

You are gorgeous!! I wish I'd done pictures of my big belly. Thank you for sharing them.

Cara said...

Oh Busted - you are GORGEOUS and if you don't mind me saying so, your hubby's not bad to look at either.

Your whole family together...*sigh*

Aimee Lopez said...

As a photographer myself, I REALLY like these pictures! She did a wonderful job making you look like the happy mom you are inside.

Christine, Jason and Baby said...

Very pretty pictures! She did a great job. You look amazing.

sami8468 said...

OMG these pictures are WONDERFUL! You look so happy and gorgeous! Great job to Rachel too!

Angela said...

You look so beautiful :)

April said...

Wow, just wow! Those pics are beautiful!! You look really great!

Lollipop Goldstein said...

They are gorgeous! What amazing pictures.

lisawitt said...

great pictures!!

Mae said...

Those are really nice! You look wonderful!

Funsize said...

Wow, your shots are amazing. You look like a fabulous glowing momma. If I lived in the area, I would get her to do my belly shots (when I get there).

xoxo

Jill said...

I was just thinking of you as I scrolled through my list of blogs (is that creep?) - I hope everything goes well tomorrow!!!

mahn-doo said...

You look beautiful. Sending good thoughts and well wishes your way today.

Kathl said...

Wow, great pics! You look very happy and beautiful. Best wishes for your growing family.

Kathl said...

Wow, great pics! You look very happy and beautiful. Best wishes for your growing family!

Echloe said...

I usually don't like maternity shots but these are gorgeous. Rachel did an amazing job.

Emily said...

Just sending good thoughts your way today for good amnio results and a sweet little Toodle in your arms the next time we hear from you!

Mueller Family said...

They turned out great! Good luck these next couple days! Can't wait to see pictures of your little Toodle :)

Tiffany said...

Thinking of you today...all fingers crossed for you and Toodle!

And as everyone has said, your photos are amazing. Looking at these photos makes me feel full of happiness. I hope you feel that way too, if not now, very soon!

KK @ Running Through Life said...

Sending good thoughts your way today!

Annie said...

Normally I just lurk and don't comment, but these pictures are gorgeous! Wishing you a safe and healthy delivery!

Hunter Family said...

Wonderful - you look gorgeous!!

Betty M said...

Lovely = all of you!

Jazzy said...

They turned out so lovely:) You will treasure those pics for a life time. She does wonderful work...and the subjects weren't so bad either:) Praying that you have an amazing week!

Stef said...

They look awesome!!!

becoming-mom said...

Just blog stalking you for news of toodle.. and stumbled on these gorgeous pictures of you positively GLOWING! Great job Rachel :)

Melody said...

I think those pitures are PRECIOUS!

Heather said...

You look gorgeous! Beautiful pics!

Stacey said...

These are beautiful, you look so pretty and happy! I LOVE them!

LynnInLove1007 said...

These are gorgeous! You and your husband make a lovely couple. It's obvious how much you love each other.
The picture with the doodles portrait made me cry. Such a beautiful moment to capture.

B said...

These are so beautiful! I can't believe I just found your website. It's wonderful and touching and you are a very strong woman.

517Butterfly said...

I love these pics! They are so great! You look so beautiful!

Kathy said...

The pictures (and you) are just beautiful! :) You are in my thoughts and prayers during this home strech. Hang in there! (((HUGS)))

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