A Baby on the Way and a Family Ready to Grow | Pregnancy Announcement Session

Some sessions just have this energy — you can feel the excitement before you even pick up the camera. This pregnancy announcement session was exactly that. A couple stepping into a new chapter, a daughter about to earn her "Big Sister" title, a dog already wearing hers, and ultrasound photos held up like the best kind of trophy. It was real, it was joyful, and it was everything.

We headed out to one of my favorite spots in the Elk Grove area — lush grass, a gorgeous weeping willow, and that soft golden light that just does all the heavy lifting. The family came ready with the cutest coordinated looks: "Mom" and "Dad" shirts with baby footprints, a "Promoted to Big Sister Est. 2026" tee that made me smile every single time I saw it, and their pup rocking a "Big Sis" bandana like she was born for this moment. Spoiler: she absolutely was.

We moved through standing family portraits, couples shots with the ultrasound strip (including one sneaky shot of it tucked against dad's back while mom looked up at him — honestly, chef's kiss), a sweet walking shot of mom and her soon-to-be big sister holding hands through the park, and some relaxed grass shots that felt more like a weekend hang than a photo session. That's exactly the vibe I go for — low stress, big feelings, real moments.

Pregnancy announcement sessions in the Sacramento area are so special because they capture this one-of-a-kind window of time — before the baby arrives, when the whole family is buzzing with anticipation. Whether it's your first or your fourth, it deserves to be documented.

If you're expecting and want to capture this season before it flies by, I'd love to make it happen. Book your session today — let's celebrate your growing family.