Deborah & Marcos - Powell's Sweet Shoppe, Los Gatos - Maternity Photographs

Deborah & Marcos are native Brazilians who are here because Marcos is studying at Stanford GSB. (See the Stanford pride in their pictures!) They're waiting to bring their baby girl, Alice into the world in September, and the love and happiness that beams from them is undeniable. Deborah has the pregnancy glow that every woman dreams about, and it's so obvious that Marcos is head over heels in love with her and his baby girl who will be here shortly!

When Deborah contacted me for maternity pictures weeks ago, she asked if we could meet up before the session to get to know each other a little first. She was concerned about being "awkward" in front of the camera and wanted to break the ice ahead of time. (I would later learn that they were far from awkward in front of the camera, and actually true naturals!) I love meeting my clients before the actual session takes place, that way we already know each other on the big day! After meeting them, I knew right away that they were going to be a blast. We all just hit it off, walking the streets of Los Gatos throwing ideas around. And then on session day? Pssh, it was like we were old friends spending the evening together. Except I was behind a camera, toting a giant Radio Flyer wagon with all of my gear and all of the props. Close enough, though! ;)

Our first stop was Powell's Sweet Shoppe in Los Gatos which despite being incredibly crowded, it was the perfect setting for this couple's photos. Thank you, Powell's!

Every time I finish a session, I can't help but think how lucky I am. I'm constantly surrounded by people who are in love. People who are just beginning their love story, people who are vowing to stand by each other forever, people who are welcoming a child into their lives... and on and on. It's amazing to be surrounded by so much happiness and love. Thank you, Deborah & Marcos for such a wonderful session!