Gina’s maternity session was the perfect blend of warmth, elegance, and quiet strength. Celebrating her first pregnancy, she chose two beautiful locations in Youngstown to mark this special chapter, my cozy studio space and the timeless backdrop of  The Butler Institute of American Art.


In the studio, we leaned into soft neutral tones and clean lines, keeping the focus on Gina and the beautiful anticipation that comes with motherhood. She carried herself with a calm grace that made every frame feel effortless.


At The Butler, surrounded by classical architecture, Gina looked so incredibly elegant. The museum’s exterior and soft evening light complemented her minimal, elevated style, creating portraits that feel both personal and refined.


It was a joy to photograph this season of Gina’s life, her quiet confidence, her joy, and the beauty of this first-time journey into motherhood. Moments like these remind me why maternity photography is so meaningful: it’s not just about the bump, but about a woman becoming something entirely new.

Someone wearing a white lace dress poses playfully in a sequence of minimalist maternity photos against a light wall.
Romantic photo session shows couple embracing on wooden floor against minimalist white wall with natural light.
Loving couple embraces intimately while standing against white wall during indoor maternity photo session.
A couple shares tender moments in a sequence of six intimate maternity photos against a light gray background.
Black and white maternity portrait showing intimate moment between expectant couple in coordinated light-colored outfits.
A series of silhouetted romantic poses between a couple standing by a bright window, creating an intimate mood.
Close-up view of pregnant belly in soft sweater being touched by two hands in gentle, intimate moment.
A romantic moment with a softly lit couple standing intimately together by a bright window.
Two silhouettes embrace tenderly by a bright window in a minimalist black and white artistic photo series.
Maternity photoshoot featuring a light wrapped fabric and soft window lighting.
Artistic maternity photos showing a woman in white wrapped clothing against backlit window creating ethereal glow effects.
A vintage-style boudoir photography shoot showing intimate poses against a minimalist white wall and furniture setting.
A couple in casual attire share intimate embraces and kisses in a series of romantic portrait photographs.
A pregnant person in a cream-colored knit dress rests their hand on their belly in a maternity photoshoot.
Cozy maternity scene in a minimalist living room with white sofa, hardwood floors and ornate area rug.
A woman in a white sequined dress poses elegantly on a white sofa with decorative branches in the background.
Artistic maternity portrait on patterned rug with white furniture and floral decor.
An intimate maternity portrait shows an expectant couple in formal attire against a dark backdrop.
Side view of an elegant maternity portrait with a figure in a fitted white lace dress against a dark background.
A maternity photo session featuring a white knit wrap dress against a dark background.
A graceful maternity photo features a woman in an elegant off-shoulder white sequined gown against a dark background.
Couple in formal wear posing under elegant stone archways.
A couple in elegant attire share tender moments during a romantic photo session against a white stone wall and window.
A couple embraces in a romantic pose against a light stone wall, with the woman wearing a flowing powder blue dress.
Expectant woman in a light blue maxi dress poses against a marble wall outdoors.
A person wearing a light blue dress twirls and dances in an elegant marble-columned space.
Close-up photographs showing gentle hands cradling a pregnant belly in black and white tones.
A couple shares a romantic moment under elegant stone archways of a grand historic building entrance.
A black and white photo showing a couple posing on steps of an elegant building with arched architecture.
Figure in flowing blue dress against textured stone wall architecture.
A pregnant woman in a flowing blue dress poses against a stone wall with a gentle smile.
A romantic maternity photo of a couple embracing by a classical stone statue in soft lighting.
A romantic maternity photo session in front of blooming white flowers.
A couple embraces in front of a blooming white floral backdrop during a maternity photoshoot.
Maternity portrait with person in light blue dress among blooming white flowers.