tub session
Third child, third maternity session, and Mama says she’s still so awkward in front of the camera. We beg to differ! The initial plan was to include the whole family at this session but then she decided to show up solo and simply let it be an hour of me-time. Mama owned this session, knocked it out of the park. We can’t wait to meet baby.
Location and floral design thanks to our talented friends at Aloha Paradise Studio.
When mom reached out and said that she wanted to do a mini session with her entire family, I paused. Sessions with a bath tub and an infant are typically quadruple the amount of time as a mini, but when mom said she never had maternity or newborn photos (thanks, COVID and medical reasons), we decided to slightly lengthen the mini session and go for it. And whew, we had fun! Baby cooperated so well, big sister was thrilled to play in the flowers, dad was happily along for the ride as long as he didn’t have to get into the tub (he said it was too girly!), and mom and big sis wore matching suits (hello, adorable!).
Mom filled out a pre-session questionnaire and described that she wanted to showcase baby’s surgical scar on her opu (belly) from her newborn days, perhaps with the family’s hands around her. We strived to capture that and so many more shots to showcase the love they share as a family and as mother and daughters.
This isn’t mama’s first rodeo but it is her first GIRL. A flower tub served as a perfect way to celebrate baby’s impending arrival. Mom is glowing, baby is growing, and we can’t wait to hear when she joins her big brothers. Congrats!
Mahalo, Aloha Paradise Tub, for the beautiful outdoor studio.
I’m so excited to introduce a recent collaboration with Mai from Aloha Paradise Tub. When walking into her inviting space, you’re greeted with a welcoming smile and a warm bath that’s filled with beautiful and freshly-picked flowers. She makes you feel at home and does not overlook any detail, from THE most beautifully handcrafted lei po’o to a jamming (or soothing, if you choose) playlist to a pitcher of fruit-infused water. As my model steps into the tub, Mai helps so gently place each flower around her to make sure everything is picture-perfect.
Now, my model. She’s amazing, simply put. A natural. She will welcome her bundle of joy this month but she cut a deal with the nugget to make it through the photo session and then she’s welcome to arrive at any time. I’m happy to report that baby complied, so we wish mom and baby a happy, healthy, smooth entrance into the world any day now.
Thank you to Aloha Paradise Tub for this exciting opportunity. If you have any reason to celebrate—baby, birthday, anniversary, or just because—let’s create a tub session that’s perfect for you.
