This maternity session was taken in one of my favorite Tennessee locations. Its filled with all your countryside, white dress, summertime maternity photo dreams! I’m so excited to share these!

Kim brought the perfect maternity session clothing too. Seriously, if outdoor maternity sessions are in your future – take note ladies! 

After Kim changed into her second outfit, a white flowy dress from Forever 21, we began a short hike up to the top of a hill. It was here that I had a little epiphany about maternity photos.

Sometimes expectant moms ask “Should I have Maternity photos taken?” or “Why are maternity photos important?”. My typical answer touches on 2 things: First, the importance of showing your child what he/she looked liked in Mommy’s tummy (photos have a big impact on a child’s confidence in self & family) AND secondly, maternity sessions can offer encouragement for expecting moms in the long last trimester.  

HOWEVER – Looking at Kim on that hilltop, new reasons for maternity sessions popped into my head. Kim is obviously beautiful, but she also seemed so powerful.
1) Maternity sessions celebrate the strength and miracle growing inside of you. I know this idea seems simple, but dang it hit me hard with a new conviction during this session. This season of life is mind-blowing and full of wonder at what the human body can do and the miracle of growing a life inside you – its powerful and should be documented and celebrated. 
AND watching Kim and Drew giggle and tell stories as I photographed them together it dawned on me in a new way — Maternity sessions aren’t always just about Mom & baby — this is about a new season for you & your spouse/partner.
2) This is your last season being a family of 2 (or 3 or 4, etc. depending on if you have other children). And these last 9 months are different than any other season you’ve had together. This season if full of excitement, change, planning, and a new form of team-work. And all of this deserves to be documented and celebrated. 

Share this with someone who is on the fence about a maternity sessions – it might be the nudge they need to decide to document this short and precious season! 

Now, enjoy Kim’s stunning maternity photos!  
                   

Kim + Drew

Sarah Sidwell is an award winning top photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Sarah specializes in wedding, newborn, baby, child, family, and lifestyle documentary photography. Her studio space where she photographs newborns & more is located about 15 minutes outside of Historic downtown Franklin. 

Due to high demand, Sarah accepts a limited number of clients each month, to reserve your date on her calendar contact Sarah here.
Sarah books maternity, newborn, & family sessions One to Six months in advance.
Sarah books weddings up to 18 months in advance. 
Her calendar fills up quickly for Newborns, Family, & Weddings – so contact her today: hello@sarahsidwellphotography.com

For Newborn through family photos Sarah serves the middle Tennessee area including: Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nolensville, Arrington, Spring Hill, Thompson Station, Bellevue, Belle Meade, Fairview, Leipers Fork, Hendersonville and more. 

For wedding photography Sarah photographs most weddings in the Middle Tennessee area, but does accept a limited number of destination weddings out of state and/or out of country per year. Travel fees apply. 

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Sarah enjoys her work and is passionate about the importance photographs can play in the development of children. She loves creating beautiful photographs for her clients and is thrilled to provide high quality prints, canvases, & albums that will stand the test of time. Being able to assist you from start to finish from creation of your photo to artwork hanging on your wall provides an effortless experience and high quality service & artwork. 

Studies show that displaying family photos of parents, of children (all phases – newborn through adolescent), and of the family all together can help to boost a child’s self esteem & confidence. This is what excites Sarah most about her work. As a past Art teacher, Sarah loves children and wants to help you preserve your memories, as well as help your children remember how much they are loved by their family. 

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