Gabriela + Joel. Maternity. Orange County Maternity Session.

It must be something in the water. So many beautiful bellies are carrying baby girls. Gabriela and Joel will be expecting their first child, a sweet daughter, early this October. I have learned that with most mamas-to-be having a girl brings the not so lovely…long morning sickness months. Poor Gabriela had about four grueling months of all-day nausea. I’m sure she is glad those days are over. Although those first months must have been difficult, Gabriela only exudes a gorgeous pregnancy glow now. As for their bebe, Gabriela and Joel haven’t decided on any name but are set on a top five, which are all very classic and sweet choices (Thought I was going to spill the beans, huh!). Please let me know what you guys choose because I’m dying to know. Even before this session Gabriela won my heart with the pretty coral dresses she chose to wear. Then later she told me she was going to have a light-pink and yellow circus themed baby shower. Now, you know that’s going to be pretty darn adorable.

Gabriela and Joel’s maternity session was a gift from a previous client. How special is that? Spending time with this happy couple just confirmed why they were given this gift. Gabriela is as sweet as pie and Joel had us all entertained. Yes, us…we were joined by Gabriela’s fabulous make-up artist, Norma and their cousin who helped out with their first babies, two fierce looking but really gentle doggies.

Congratulations you two! You guys are going to be awesome parents!

This first one just screams my favorite!
I’m kinda obsessed with her bump. It really looks so perfectly round in this pretty maxi dress.The whole family! They are really all bark and no bite, well at least with me:)
So we have been having weird summer mini-storms and it was raining off and on throughout the day. I asked them to bring an umbrella for the weather and maybe as a prop. We used it for a couple of photos and it came out so cute! Yay, for our baby “shower” prop.
My second favorite. I love the playful intimacy here!Your eyes just bring the camera in…gorgeous mama!
Such a handsome couple!This one is melting my heart.Your giggle is too cute here!Work it mama!It’s like the quiet before the storm. They portray such peace here.