Danielle – Maternity Session – Fausel Ranch

Gorgeous light! Gorgeous Danielle! What a wonderful way to celebrate the starting of another generation. Maternity sessions are often some of my favorite sessions for so many reasons.

Danielle and William were expecting their first child when I took these photographs several weeks ago at Fausel Ranch, but I’ve been so busy lately that baby Aubree was already born and photographed before I got to get this session out to you all.

My friend Deanna (owner of Fausel Ranch, William’s mom and Aubree’s proud grandma) was around the ranch that day. She is also a creative soul who loves photography. We were even able to collaborate on some of the shots and poses, particularly some of the boudoir-type images at the end of the session, which were her idea. Often we women are our own worst critics but there is something about being pregnant that gives us a more intimate connection with our bodies; a pride and lack of self-consciousness that isn’t often present in other types of sessions. I love that.

William was also on-hand for the session, helping to relax Danielle as well as co-star in a couple of shots. Although I rarely have trouble connecting with my clients, it’s often fun to have a third person on-hand who knows my client well, and who can help me jive off their personality quickly.

The Fausel family are great friends and clients and so it is always a pleasure to be on their beautiful ranch with a member of their clan. This time I left for home with a crate full of the sweetest, juiciest peaches – you know the kind that make you stoop forward when you eat them so you don’t drip juice all down your shirt? Yum!

Danielle and William purchased by Baby Package, so stay tuned for baby Aubree’s newborn session, coming soon!