Have you ever heard of the pregnancy glow? Some people think it’s an old wives tale, but I’ve always thought it was real. I’ve noticed that most pregnant women have this radiant shine to them. Apparently (according to several websites) it has an actual biological basis. Something about pregnant women having more blood flow to the face “causing the cheeks to take on an attractive blush” yada yada yada. I prefer to think of it as the baby’s joy emanating through them. 
Anyhow a few weeks ago I had the honor of photographing Sharon’s maternity “glow.” If you look at the photos you can actually see it! It was my first maternity shoot ever! And it was Sharon’s too, so we were a perfect match! She did a wonderful job. It was a really nice day so we decided to photograph her outside under the trees. My wife, Barbara was there with us too! I love bringing her along because people can’t help but smile when they are around her.
Taking Sharon’s maternity photos really got me thinking about babies. (Ooooo scary!!) No but really, Barbara and I are probably going to start a family pretty soon. We’re both intimidated with the thought and neither of us feel completely ready yet, but I think that you probably never feel ready, until you have them. I think that’s how much of life is. Whenever you’re trying something new there’s only so much you can do to prepare yourself. Eventually you just have to jump in with an open mind and heart and learn as you go. All I know is I can’t wait to see Barbara’s “glow” one day.
Oh and it’s a good thing we scheduled the photo shoot when we did, because Sharon’s baby entered the world only a few days later! His name is Jaron (I think I mispelled it). Hey that ryhmes with Aaron! I like to think Sharon and her husband were trying to name their baby after their photographer….hehe
Here are a couple of my favorites photos. Doesn’t she look beautiful!?
