Including Your Dogs in Maternity Photos - Rattlesnake Lake, North Bend

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Mar 10

We occasionally get requests for maternity sessions that are a little out of the ordinary — where the dogs are not just part of the session but the stars!

It's a beautiful blend of two significant life events: the anticipation of welcoming a new human life and celebrating the furry lives that have been your only babies for so long. It's like capturing the essence of a growing family in its entirety.

Why Include Your Pets in Your Maternity Session?

Pets are often our first "babies," and having them be a part of maternity photos can encapsulate a full-circle family moment. Including them in this momentous occasion often leads to some of the most genuine and emotionally resonant photographs.

The stars of our latest session were an adorable poodle, a majestic Saint Bernard, and of course, the radiant mom-to-be.

What better backdrop for such a family portrait than the awe-inspiring Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend?

With its tranquil lake and majestic mountain, it's a place that naturally brings peace and focus to any moment.

The session was scheduled for early morning, taking advantage of the quiet serenity that only the dawn can offer. We nearly had the entire park to ourselves, making it an intimate and unique experience.

Adding something special to your pet portrait session

It’s always fun when a client reaches out for a session and wants to add a little something extra to it.

Maternity. Engagement. Wedding.

I’m always happy to work with any themes or special moments in your life to really capture those important and emotional moments.

A Cozy Transition: From Lake to Home

After the morning's outdoor adventure, we transitioned to the family's home for some cozy in-home photographs, this time incorporating their cat into the session.

Indoor photos provide a different, more intimate atmosphere, offering a glimpse into the family's everyday life. The familiar setting also helped the cat to be at ease, adding yet another layer of authenticity and emotion to the photo series.

A Sneak Peek Into Their Growing World

It's a rare and beautiful thing to document the anticipation, the love, and the complex emotions that swirl around the arrival of a new family member, human or furry.

In the end, we not only had photographs but memories and experiences that will remain etched into the hearts of this soon-to-be-expanded family.

Ready to Include Your Pet in Your Maternity Photos?

If the idea of combining your love for your pets with the celebration of your growing family resonates with you, let's chat! Reach out to book your personalized session today, and let's capture the full essence of your beautiful, expanding family.

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Marie Wulfram