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I'm Kate, a photographer of motherhood and all of the love and change that it brings. Photographing your connection with your children brings me such joy, and I am so grateful that this career has chosen me.
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I am so excited to share these Cross Estate Gardens Maternity Photos with you today! Before this session I had never photographed at Cross Estate Gardens but it has instantly landed itself in my top 3 favorite locations to photograph in New Jersey! This beautiful, quiet, walkable garden nestled in Bernardsville, New Jersey had stunning surprises around every corner, and no shortage of picturesque backdrops to photograph.
When MK got in touch with me about her maternity photos, she mentioned in her contact form wanting a green park with flowers for their photos with their printed ultrasound photos. I loved that she had such a clear vision for her session – it made it so easy to bring it to life!
After looking at a few different locations in the area, we decided to go with Cross Estate Gardens Maternity Photos. One of the things to think about when selecting a location for your session is permit requirements. Many locations require a permit to photograph. There are different reasons for this, but typically permits are required to protect the grounds and limit the number of people photographing at any given time. Permits can range from simply scheduling with the administration ahead of time to hundreds of dollars per hour. This information is usually easily available on the location’s website.
One of the many wonderful things about this location is that for Cross Estate Gardens Maternity Photos, no permit is required! This takes some of the pressure off when it comes to scheduling outdoor maternity photos in the spring when the weather can be unpredictable!
MK knew exactly what dress she wanted for her session. We went through options in my Client Closet, but when she saw this gorgeous Hill House Home Ellie Nap Dress she knew it was perfect and ended up purchasing it for herself. I love the light colors and floral pattern on this beautiful dress. The flutter detail on the sleeves and the tiered skirt added texture and movement.
MK had mentioned that she wanted to include their ultrasound photos so we made sure to incorporate those into the session. It was the perfect way for them to announce their pregnancy to their friends and family on social media!
I also loved that she added a white bow to her hair. It’s details like these that bring a personal touch and more visual interest to your images.
This session was photographed on both film and digital cameras. The combination gave beautiful variety to their gallery.
A huge thank you to these two for such a fun session! I loved spending the evening together getting to know you both. You are going to be incredible parents and I am so excited to meet your sweet baby soon!
If you are interested in booking your own outdoor maternity photos in New Jersey, you can click here to get in touch with me, or here to find more information and to see other maternity session inspiration.
Dress: Hill House Home – The Ellie Nap Dress in Pansy in Pink Multi Georgette
Hair + Makeup: Makeup By Flynn
Gear Used: Canon 5D mkiv, Canon 50mm f/1.2, Canon 85mm f/1.8, Pentax 645nii, Pentax 645 75mm f/2.8, Portra 400.
Film Scanned by: PhotoVision Prints
Edited using: The Archetype Process
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Hi there! I’m Kate – a New Jersey Photographer celebrating and photographing all stages of your unique motherhood journey. From the exciting days during your pregnancy to the whirlwind newborn moments, to the beautiful chaos of life with littles, my goal is to beautifully photograph each stage so you and your children can have and hold those sweet memories in your hands forever.
You can learn more about me or inquire about a session – I would love to get to know you and your family and create beautiful memories together!
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