Erica. Maternity. Los Angeles Maternity Photographer.

Erica and I met in grad school at USC. Fight On! She is a total sweetheart and has one of those cute and contagious giggles, so I knew we would have a blast at her maternity session. Erica and her husband Joe, will be expecting their first child, a girl, on October 1st. I am so excited for them because it’s their first little sweet pea. I am also very honored to be able to document their maternity shoot. Erica’s husband, Joe, has been struggling with cancer for a couple of years now, so I really wanted to make this maternity session extra special for the both of them. Extra special in a way that Erica and Joe’s love for one another will be conveyed not just by what they wore or how they smiled, but through the gleam in their eyes that represents the positive outlook they have today and for the new chapter in their lives.

Erica and her husband wanted to have their maternity shoot somewhere with lots of greenery. So, what the mama-to-be wants is what the mama gets! We found a lovely spot in L.A. and then moved to an extraordinarily enchanted forest-like trail a couple of miles down the block. Erica also wanted to go all out! She had tons of outfit changes ready and was willing to literally jump on any rock or tree to get the perfect shot. It’s great when mama’s are feisty, like myself, and will almost do “extreme posing” for the shot. Okay I did get a little nervous when I turned around and she was already on a 6-foot ledge. We all laughed but those are the memories I love to make with my future mommies, at our shoots.

Congratulations my zesty little mama! Thank you for trusting me with your beautiful belly! I can’t wait to see your darling baby girl at our newborn session. I’m ultra excited to doll her up in all the bows, pink poofs, and pastel headbands that I have made. Joe and Jia thanks for being troopers-FIGHT ON family! Here’s a slideshow with some more pics.

Umm, I love Joe’s look here. Yup, he adores her!Erica and Joe also wanted their doggie, Jia, to be apart of their photo shoot. You are breathtaking my dear, simply breathtaking.I found my favorite. The light was so magical and perfect at this exact spot and time. She looks stunning!
Here is where she jumped up an extremely high wall, but I’m so glad she did. Her belly against this red trunk looks amazing!I think Jia could me a doggie model for sure. Look at this family shot. Perfection!
Thank you, thank you for showing your belly in these next shots. These images are so feminine and beautiful.Okay I’m going to cheat. This is my second favorite. hehehee …and here is what the cute giggle looks like…sorry, you can’t hear it.