As a maternity photographer, I find inspiration for portraits and incredibly beautiful and unique backdrops for sessions, wherever I go. It’s a ***of the job, I suppose, trying to resist the urge to grab my camera when the light is just right or the architecture unique.
When I recently visited a beautiful estate winery in idyllic Prince Edward County with the lovely momma-to-be who is pictured here, I could hardly contain my excitement; everywhere I looked, there were amazing settings in which I could pose this woman during her session. I feel very fortunate that the owner of this winery granted me permission to host a total of five maternity photography sessions on her beautiful property that day.
The winery’s tasting area and cellar are situated in a rustically beautiful barn, and although I was unsure of where I would take photos indoors when I first arrived, I soon discovered that the antique furniture, wooden stairway, rough barn beams and large picture windows offered many opportunities for taking photos during the maternity photography sessions. I love how this new maternity gown looks when juxtaposed with all of the wooden accents in the building and around the winery.
When the owner’s daughter took us down into the wine cellar, I was able to capture an image of this beautiful pregnant woman next to the wine barrels, a very unique image to say the least.
While I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of gorgeous images I was able to take indoors, I knew that the winery’s grounds would offer a nearly endless number of backdrop options. The property at the winery, which included gardens and long grasses, a pond and, of course, the vineyards, provided settings that would excite any maternity photographer. The images are magical!
The session took place at three o’clock in the afternoon, a time of day where the sunlight is rather harsh and not ideal for photo taking. But, outdoor photo sessions often require improvisation, and we found soft diffused lighting under and around the trees that lined the property. I just love how these portraits turned out!
Stay tuned to see portraits from the four other sessions that took place at this lovely location.
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I found this maternity photography session so inspiring that I’m hooked and eager to visit other beautiful and unique locations throughout Southern Ontario. If you’re a pregnant woman who would like a collection of maternity portraits that incorporates breathtaking natural settings, the new travel maternity photography sessions offered at Chandra Lee Photography could be the perfect way to commemorate this exciting time in your life.
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