san diego beach maternity photographer | baby bump

Meet Rod and May. . .one of the sweetest couples I’ve met in this photography journey of mine. I adored the dress she chose as I am a huge fan of flowy material in pregnancy portraits. They are expecting their first baby in September and hopefully daddy, who is about to leave on deployment, will be back for the big event!

I did get a little emotional when editing these pictures. I know our family is complete, but it’s still hard to come to grips with the fact that I won’t ever be experiencing pregnancy or childbirth again. Did those of you who were finished ever feel that way???? I know never to say never, but we’ve (my husband and I of course;)) have thought long and hard about it and had many discussions about it. We feel quite blessed with the three we have and I think four children might make me a whole lot nuttier than I already am!:)

Ok, ok, I’ll stop blabbering! Onto the gorgeous glowing couple.

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And my absolute fav from the session. . .it makes me sigh with happiness. To me it symbolizes this huge wide open world out there ready for their sweet baby to make it’s entrance into. I can’t wait to meet him!


liz winsbyJuly 12, 2009 - 7:47 pm

Kristin these are beautiful!!

Amanda HoffmanJuly 12, 2009 - 7:49 pm

Such a cute couple and they look so happy. Beautiful job! I think the last one is my fave!

Kelly MendozaJuly 12, 2009 - 7:57 pm

Gorgeous couple and beautiful images!

ChristinaJuly 12, 2009 - 8:44 pm

Beautiful work, Kristin! The last is my fave. I know exactly what you mean about being sad about not being pregnant ever again. I have two rambunctious little boys and know I couldn’t handle three. Being pregnant is an awesome journey and you capture it so well in photos.

Lisa LittleJuly 12, 2009 - 8:51 pm

These are stunning! Gorgeous couple and beautiful photography! I love the emotions you captured in these!

mollieJuly 12, 2009 - 9:01 pm

w o w

the light and this mama are soo gorgeous. fabulous shots!

tonyaJuly 12, 2009 - 10:26 pm

I can totally relate to those feelings, Kristen. Have 3 boys of my own and it was several years before the reality really sunk in. Probably what drives me to take pregnancy and infant portraits today. You are an inspiration of mine and I have you on my blog. So impressed with these shots you shared here. Any chance sharing the lens and settings for these. Sunset pictures are so tricky for me. Appreciate any advice you can give to your pro fans. Keep up the spectacular work!!!

Amber SegrovesJuly 12, 2009 - 10:36 pm

Just STUNNING Kristin!!! You always amaze me :)

JenniferJuly 12, 2009 - 10:42 pm

You are such a talent! I love these!

Amy (3Peas)July 12, 2009 - 11:29 pm

GORGEOUS work- that last one is just stunning.

GiovannaJuly 13, 2009 - 12:50 am

These are just stunning!!

shay2oo2July 13, 2009 - 1:02 am

whoa k these are incredible….the last on etakes my breth away and what a gorgeous family…

adminJuly 13, 2009 - 4:36 am

Thank you all for the amazing comments and for those of you who have commiserated with me! Tonya, thank you so much for calling me an inspiration. . .what a huge compliment! I used my Canon fisheye 15mm lens for the first and last ones and then I used my Canon 24-70L lens for all of the ones in between. Settings were pretty much all over the place as we were moving around so much into areas with different lighting. If you have a question about a specific picture, email me at kristinrachellephotography@gmail.com and I’d be glad to help answer any questions you have! :) –Kristin

jenniferJuly 13, 2009 - 5:05 am

what a beautiful couple, and a gorgeous glowing mommy to be! I just love the colors and lighting in these!

StaceyJuly 13, 2009 - 11:52 am

Ahhhh – that last one is to die for! Beautiful!

ConnieJuly 13, 2009 - 12:54 pm

Love beach maternity! My favorite is the last image!

Zoe BerkovicJuly 13, 2009 - 7:42 pm

Love the light and the location!! great session!

AngelaJuly 13, 2009 - 8:51 pm

Wow! This session as just stunning!

Meghan PoortJuly 13, 2009 - 11:47 pm

Ohhhh… beautiful light! Love them!

MelissaJuly 14, 2009 - 1:35 am

What a beautiful mama-to-be! The light is perfect & I can see why the last one is your favorite!!

CourtneyJuly 15, 2009 - 4:50 am

Love these! What a cute couple!! How exciting! Love your PP on these, as always!! BEAUTIFUL!!

ashley mcnamaraJuly 15, 2009 - 4:52 am

awesome shots, dude! How will they ever choose! I would have that last one HUGE on my wall!

Melissa RodriguezJuly 15, 2009 - 6:14 pm

WOW. Fresh. Fun. Modern. Perfection – love them all, but the last one is particularly stunning!

Desiree HayesJuly 15, 2009 - 10:23 pm

UMMMMM, WOW!!!! gorgeous gorgeous! You rock, my dear!

LisaJuly 20, 2009 - 4:20 am

so beautiful my friend. that last one is amazing!

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