Gabbie + Marvin // Los Angeles Maternity

Julien + Terrie // Los Angeles Maternity Portraits

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to document a sweet couple. I feel blessed that people allow me into their lives to document very special times. The miracle of new life growing inside you is definitely something you want to remember forever.

Here are some of my favorites from this session...

 Terrie you were glowing!

A child fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty.

Best wishes to you guys. May this new stage in life be filled with lots of joy!I already know you guys are going to be amazing parents.

Blessings,
- Belinda

Villagrana Family // Orange County Maternity Portraits

Maternity portraits have quickly become my favorite. The anticipation leading up to the birth of a little miracle that has been growing inside a mama for the past nine months... And finally getting to hold the precious baby has to be one of the best feelings in the world! A mothers heart grows with each child. I thought my heart was full and overflowing, but somehow grew a million times bigger the day our second daughter was born.

It was a perfect Saturday afternoon for a session. The sun was out in Orange County and the weather was just where I love it, in the 70's. That's January in California for ya :) The time had come to document my friend of ten plus years, Yessenia and her baby bump along with her precious family. They are all so excited that in just a short couple of weeks they will be welcoming in a baby girl!!! 

Here are my favorites from this session...

 

 "Children may outgrow your lap, but never your heart"

 

Gorgeous glowing mama at 35 weeks!

Yup, Isaiah is going to be an amazing big brother to his little sister

Because they have such a beautiful love story I asked if I could share it with you all! True love is sometimes found when you least expect it... even if that means getting into a little fender-bender ;)
Read on to see what I'm talking about...

"We met March 22, 2004. I was on my way to work at the mall and he was just leaving from buying some shoes. We crashed because he was coming out of the parking lot (where he shouldn't be) trying to avoid the bumps so I hit him. But if you ask him it was all my fault lol. Or he will even tell you I hit him on purpose because I was mesmerized by how handsome he was.  We were friends for about a year and a half until one day he asked me to be his girlfriend and 3 years later in Cancun on my birthday he proposed to me. After having dinner we went for a walk on the beach and he popped the question. I cried completely shocked! I seriously didn't see it coming. And 2 years later on November 20, 2009 we got married in simple ceremony at city hall and a small get together with family and a few friends. " - Yessenia

 

“No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. 

After all, you’re the only one who knows the sound of my heart from the inside.”

 

Amiga, I'm so happy for you & your growing family! Your baby girl is already soo loved and I know she is going to bring you all so much joy! I pray you have a smooth delivery. I can't wait to meet the princess already!! 

xo

Letter to my daughter: Happy 18 months Emma!

My dearest Emma:

I can't even begin to fathom that you are officially a "toddler" now! Your soul is so beautiful it radiates. I can't believe I get to be your momma. I feel incredibly blessed.

As you grow, so does your personality. Although you can be very shy at first, you always seem to warm up to new people at the perfect time. Some of your favorite words right now are "go", "yeah", "than chu", "mas", "yum" and my least favorite "no" ;) On occasion you still speak in your own language, which I think is you mimicking us speak English. It's soo cute! You LOVE to sing! I'll have to record ya one of these days so you can hear yourself one day. And you love to carry a camera, necklace & purse around everywhere. Your favorite dolls right now are the cabbage-patch & the Angelina Ballerina. Somehow you always find a way to make Papa & I laugh hysterically at dinner time, baby girl, we love you soo much! You will always be my "baby girl."

And now that you'll be a big sister in just a few short months, I have no doubts that you will be an amazing big sister. My heart swells up just thinking about it.

And apparently, I'm funny! ;)

I love you more than words....

Your mama <3