Wedding Documentary Photography and Videography Blog

Elena and Rick are awesome people and I am so happy for them! I have known them both for years and was their wedding videographer a couple years ago. This was a great day at Natural Bridges beach where we were going for a more casual lifestyle theme for this shoot. The color of light was perfect and we weren’t cold at all! I can’t wait to meet their beautiful baby BOY, who is going to be named Brayden (think I spelled that right).

Here are a few from the set. If you would like to have a maternity, portrait, family, newborn, or engagement photo shoot in the Los Gatos/Santa Cruz area send us an email: info (at) weddingdocumentary.com

Erica is one my past brides from a few years back. Since then we have remained friends and have done multiple shoots over the years. I was really excited when Erica contacted me about doing a maternity shoot for her second pregnancy since she says it could “possibly be her last child”. She regretted not doing it the first time with her daughter so this time around we just had to do it! It’s one of those things in life, like marriage, that you want to preserve on film. Not just for yourself, but for the child that will grow up and eventually really cherish these photos of what life was like even before they were born!

To me, a maternity shoot is all about preserving time for future generations to enjoy. To see how pretty mom was, and how happy she was to be carrying around this baby for 9 months. It truly is remarkable for me to be a part of someone’s life, not just for their wedding and family portraits, but also in their days leading up to child birth.

Here are some of our favorites from the shoot. If you would be interested in scheduling a maternity photo shoot in Los Gatos please call our studio at 408-656-1014.

Maternity photo shoots are a wonderful way for me to reconnect with my past wedding clients. It’s a totally different experience than the wedding day and a lot more rewarding, simply because I feel like I am on a journey with them through their love for one another. When you can be there for the engagement, wedding day, maternity session, and first baby portrait, it really makes me feel special and a part of something beautiful. No other job seems to be as rewarding and interesting in my opinion so I am truly lucky to be given the honor.

Nami and Ray were married February 22, 2009 at Freedom Hall and Gardens in Santa Clara. We had the opportunity photograph their wedding and we were amazed with this couple the second we met them. They are just the nicest people and so chill. When two sweet people get married, you just have to shed a tear it’s so sweet.

When Nami emailed to tell me they were expecting, I was a little surprised. I felt like I had just shot their wedding and now they were already expecting. Turns out, almost a year had passed and to me it felt like a couple months. It’s true, time flies!

Nami and Ray came over to my home studio for the shoot and I knew I wanted try something different for this shoot. As opposed to using a black backdrop, I opted for bright white seamless paper for a “high key” look, which I have never done for a maternity session. Although I love black, I think the white worked well too.

If you are an expecting Momma and would like a maternity photo shoot in Los Gatos or surrounding cities, drop us a message. We are offering specials for portrait packages in April and we would love to create some art for you!

Below are some of my favorites from the shoot and we look forward to doing the baby’s first portrait soon! Congrats Nami and Raymundo!