Gorgeous Maternity Beach Session, Ventura, california

There’s something truly magical about a maternity session at sunset, especially when it takes place on the stunning beaches of Ventura. We kicked off 2025 with a gorgeous maternity session with Christopher and Jacquelyn at the Ventura Pier. This little bundle of joy had a due date the following week, so we were quick to get this session captured!

The Ventura Pier offers a stunning backdrop for a variety of portrait sessions, but it is particularly enchanting for maternity photography. I like to incorporate long, flowing dresses to give the golden hour images hints of movement while the sunlight streams through the pilings.

Jacquelyn gave me full control and trusted me to put her in poses that flattered her and accentuated her pregnant belly, all the while making sure she was safe and comfortable. Christoper helped out with the image below and built a seat for Jacquelyn out of driftwood. It worked perfectly!

We finished off the session with breathtaking sunset photos near the water just before the sun went down. This was such a magical session!

Christopher called just a few days later; Jacquelyn went into labor on the evening of our session! Talk about cutting it close! We captured their maternity session just in time!

I guess if you’re overdue and want to go into labor, book a session with me! :)