Overhead maternity portrait of an expecting mother reclining among soft fabric and cream flowers.

Lexi drove from Alpharetta for her second maternity session with me at 32 weeks, for a natural, pulled-back, understated vibe.

Alpharetta Maternity Photographer | Understated Lux Studio Session

Maternity

Lexi made the drive from Alpharetta to my photography studio in July for her second maternity session with me! She was 32 weeks pregnant with her second baby, a little girl this time! I also photographed her first pregnancy with her little boy that was now two years old! This time I wanted this session to feel more natural, pulled back, and not quite as glam as the first time.

Below I’m recapping Lexi’s session for anyone in Alpharetta looking for maternity photography with me, but head here if you want more details about my maternity photography!

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For this maternity session, I wanted something more natural, pulled back, and understated than what we created the first time.

Black and white side-view maternity portrait with flowing hair and white fabric draped around her body.

What Mom Wore for Her Alpharetta Maternity Photography

Lexi didn’t have a preference for styling because this session was for a mentoring day I was teaching. I styled everything!

Overhead maternity portrait of an expecting mother reclining among soft fabric and cream flowers.

She wore a white spaghetti-strap dress that I found at a thrift store. We also used an oversized men’s coat that I scored for ONE DOLLAR at a thrift store. Yes. $1!!

Expecting mother in dress looks down at her belly near window photographed by Alpharetta maternity photographer

The backdrops were from Fancy Fabrics & Props, and I wanted the entire session to feel softer and more natural. It was proof that you definitely don’t need an over-the-top outfit to create beautiful maternity photos.

Expecting mother in a black blazer cradling her belly beside window shadows during a maternity photo session.

Soft, Natural Maternity Photos With a Little Hair Magic

Lexi curled her own hair and did soft makeup before coming in. I told her I wanted soft, flowy curls with plenty of volume, so once she got to the studio, I teased her hair and added hairspray.

Expecting mother in a cream textured gown cradling her belly against a light textured wall during Alpharetta maternity photos.

She always jokes that the ONLY time her hair ever looks the way it does in my photos is when I get my hands on it. She said the last time it looked that good was a few years earlier when she modeled for me the first time, and apparently she hadn’t been able to recreate it since LOL!

For this session, I wanted more natural expressions and something more pulled back than our first maternity shoot. Between the simple white dress, oversized coat, soft curls, and backdrop styling, we were able to create different looks without making everything feel super glam.

Expecting mother in an open black blazer with long wavy hair, posing with one hand on the wall and her belly exposed.

Lexi had no problem letting me take over the styling, which made this such a fun session to use while I was mentoring. And after modeling for me twice, I think we can officially say maternity model calls are our thing haha!

Top Alpharetta Parks for Maternity Photos

There are so many more great places to shoot in Alpharetta! I also love to shoot maternity portraits at:

  1. Wills Park – Mature trees, open green areas, walking paths, and plenty of space to move around.
  2. Webb Bridge Park – Wooded areas, walking trails, open green space, and natural scenery.
  3. Rock Mill Park – Greenway access, wooded surroundings, trails, and Big Creek scenery.
  4. Cogburn Road Park – Walking paths, green space, trees, and landscaped areas.
  5. Brooke Street Park – A landscaped downtown park with lawn space, trees, and a more polished city setting.

Nearby Options:

  • Roswell Mill and Vickery Creek – Wooded trails, creek views, historic mill ruins, and a spillway waterfall. Check out this recent family photoshoot at Roswell Mill and Vickery Creek Park!
  • Garrard Landing Park – Walking trails, river and creek access, open areas, and lots of greenery.

There are plenty of options if you want outdoor maternity photos in Alpharetta!

Expecting mother in a white linen dress standing beside a bright window against a warm brown studio backdrop.

Ready to Book Your Alpharetta Maternity Photographer Near You?

If you’re searching for an Alpharetta maternity photographer and love maternity photos that feel a little softer, more natural, and pulled back, I’d love to hear from you!

We can create different looks and style your session around the vision you have for your maternity pictures.

My maternity sessions start at $395.

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