A Joyful Maternity Session: Celebrating Guadalupe & Nelson’s Rainbow Baby
This past weekend, we had the honor of photographing a beautiful maternity session for Guadalupe and Nelson at the BirdHaven Greenhouse in Joliet. The session was extra special because Guadalupe is the sister of one of our previous clients, Jackie. It’s heartwarming to see how they’ve supported each other, as Guadalupe originally helped Jackie book her maternity session, and now Jackie returned the favor by gifting this one. It’s always such a joy when families come back to us to celebrate life’s milestones.
Although we initially planned for another location, the weather had other ideas. Rain was in the forecast, so we shifted plans to BirdHaven Greenhouse—a perfect alternative. The lush greenery and vibrant florals inside made a stunning backdrop, complementing the pinks and reds Guadalupe and Nelson chose for their outfits.
Guadalupe looked radiant in a long-sleeved dress with a sash belt and a subtle slit in the middle. Nelson coordinated perfectly in his long-sleeve pink shirt, creating a beautiful harmony between them. As the session went on, they changed outfits—Guadalupe slipping into a dreamy off-the-shoulder pink tulle dress and Nelson into a short-sleeve pink shirt. The coordination was on point, and they truly embraced the soft, feminine color palette.
One of the most touching aspects of this session was knowing Guadalupe and Nelson are expecting a little girl, their rainbow baby. Guadalupe was actually excited about the rain. I was hoping for a rainbow in the sky to symbolize this special moment in their journey, but as the session went on, I realized she was already carrying the most beautiful rainbow—their little girl.
Despite the rain stopping right as we were about to head outside, the session was filled with such joy and excitement. The way Guadalupe and Nelson looked at each other and at her growing belly, you could feel the anticipation and happiness in every moment we captured.
Maternity sessions are always a reminder of the beauty of life, and it’s even more meaningful when we get to see families grow over the years. We’re so grateful to have shared in this special time for Guadalupe and Nelson, and we can’t wait to see them again as they welcome their baby girl into the world.
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