A Winter Maternity Session | Backyard Wildflower Patch | Chesapeake, Virginia Photographer

There is something incredibly special about maternity sessions—especially when a mama chooses to celebrate this season of life exactly as it is.

This sweet mama reached out after seeing my model call for a maternity photo shoot at the Backyard Wildflower Patch in Chesapeake, Virginia, and from the very first message, I knew her session was going to be meaningful. She was expecting during the winter months and shared how grateful she was to find a photographer who was excited to photograph her outdoors, even in January.

So many expecting mamas feel like winter maternity photos have to be done indoors or postponed until warmer weather arrives. But pregnancy doesn’t pause—and neither should capturing such a beautiful chapter. When she told me how excited she was to finally have outdoor maternity photos, my heart was full. Being able to give her that experience was truly an honor.

We were blessed with a warmer winter day, which felt like such a gift. Of course, with that warmth came the wind—and honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect. If you know me, you know I love a little movement during sessions. The gentle wind added emotion, softness, and a natural beauty that made her images feel so real and timeless. And this mama embraced every moment of it.

This maternity session at the Backyard Wildflower Patch was pure perfection. From the peaceful setting to the quiet joy she carried, it was a reminder that there is beauty in every season—yes, even winter.

If you’re expecting and searching for a Chesapeake or Virginia beach maternity photographer, please know that outdoor sessions are absolutely possible year-round. Winter maternity photos can be just as magical, emotional, and meaningful as any other season.

Sometimes, all it takes is trusting the moment—and embracing the beauty that unfolds naturally.