Rachel Ludwig Photography | Abbotsford Family and Child Portrait Photographer » Abbotsford Belly Photography

Alyssa | Abbotsford Maternity Photography

Rachel — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:31:42 +0000

There’s so much I want to say, that I almost can’t put it into words…but this girl is gorgeous, both inside and out, and I’m blessed to call her a friend. What started out as a few emails back and forth over three years ago, has turned into a wonderful friendship that I’m so thankful for. I love that we have a common love for photography, but there’s so much more to our friendship too. Alyssa is a wonderful photographer over the border in the Sumas/Lynden/Nooksack/Everson/Bellingham area. Check out her website: Alyssa Brown Photography

In the end, it took a little encouragement and schedule wrangling for these pics to happen. I’m sure many of you can relate to the last trimester blahs…feeling tired, achy, sore, swollen and *too* pregnant, and the last thing you want to do is get dolled up for pictures. But I also know that in the midst of a long nine months and after baby is born, it’s so easy to forget all the amazing aspects of pregnancy. Afterwards you will be so glad to have these images, I promise!

And when it comes down to it, there is something so incredibly beautiful about pregnancy. Even when you might not feel it or think it’s there, it is. There’s a special glow, this amazing fullness, and totally magical about this time of waiting and growing and changing that it just begs to be captured. I’m honored that Alyssa asked me to capture this special time in her life.

This entire session was done in the pouring rain…We found some great cover, and shot the entire session in about 15 minutes!

Can you believe that this is baby #4 for Alyssa? She looks amazing!

I especially love the outfit she put together, all the accessories are perfect!

Andrea | Abbotsford Maternity Photographer

Rachel — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:27:46 +0000

One of the things I love about photography, is that it has allowed me to meet some pretty amazing people. Andrea and I connected over email, and as we went through all the pre-session stuff, we found out that we have a lot in common. Especially our love of reading, and we discovered that we have read and enjoyed many of the same books. When Andie (as her family and friends call her) agreed that the pumpkin patch would be a great place for some of her pictures, I was looking forward to meeting her and her husband even more! I always love it when clients are up for something a bit different.

We started the session at their beautiful home. Andrea has an amazing eye for design, and has created a cozy and stylish home that had me drooling! We discovered we also had a mutual love for interior design (although she’s much better at the actual execution part of it all…I just plan, and dream and never actually do the decorating. LOL). Well, you can see for yourself some of their gorgeous home below:

Meet their adorable dog Kingston (who is going to be in for some changes when baby makes his/her arrival!).

He’s the tiniest dog I’ve ever met…a little Yorkie weighing in under 3lbs if I remember correctly

Andrea looked positively amazing. 37ish weeks and glowing! What a beautiful mama.

Kingston loved being in on the action…he was a total ham

Then we headed off to the pumpkin patch. Andrea’s belly sized in at $5 on the pumpkin measuring chart!

I had to break it to her that babies are much more expensive than pumpkins…but fortunately, they are also much cuter!

Thanks again for such a fabulous session Andie and Derrick! I will be in touch soon with your slideshow…I can’t wait to meet your new little one!