James & Katherine Maternity | Round Lake, New York

This maternity session at Round Lake Nature Preserve was one for the books! In August 2023 James and Katherine came up to New York from Alabama to celebrate their sweet baby before he made his debut. James and I have been friends for around 13 years, but hadn’t seen each other since I lived in Tennessee seven years ago.

In the midst of driving all over New England, visiting family and friends, they made some time to hang out with me at Round Lake Nature Preserve. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful August evening to document this beautiful time for them. Since then they’ve welcomed the sweetest little boy, I can’t wait to meet him!

Thanks for stopping by,
Madaline

Michael & Sara | Thacher Park Maternity Session

I find that bringing a baby into this world is such a beautiful thing. A silent vow to love as long as you both shall live as soon as you see those two little lines. Documenting expecting parents - whether it’s the first or fifth time - has beauty that surrounds it like no other.

I am so grateful to have been able to capture this special time for Michael and Sara before they welcomed Baby William into the world. When we arrived to Thacher Park there was a storm rolling in across the valley and a light sprinkle started just moments before they pulled into the parking lot.

We decided we would roll with it no matter what the weather did and we stuck it out for a few minutes of sprinkles and ended with the most beautiful sunlight shining on the hillside and a rainbow to boot!

I am so glad to share in these moments with friends I cherish!
xo,
Madaline