Monday, September 15, 2008

Maternity Session at Japanese Tea Garden in San Mateo



Minet us one of those people that just makes me smile. First she could be Penelope Cruz's double and second she just has the kindest presence.  I began photographing Dr. Minet Sepuleveda , a very skilled chiropractor who has assured me my spine will survive carrying my 12 lbs camera, last month in studio. The portraits were amazing but we both agreed that now that her belly is bigger (pregnant so it is a good thing) we needed to bring some nature to her portraits. She also wanted to include her fiance' and her step daughter to create the first family portraits. 
As with most maternity sessions it is best to do them between 7-8 months. Depending on shyness or what kind of maternity session it is sometimes best to divide the session in two. Doing the less clothed or the body wraps in studio and doing a later session outdoors. This is why consultations are so important to me. It is always best for me to really get to know the person I am photographing to help pick destinations or studios. I can and often do many maternity sessions on the beach and in the forest. I have been day dreaming about doing a super urban session or one at Monterey Aquarium, maybe even an art gallery.
Monica Michelle
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