Dallas Maternity Photographer | Studio Maternity Session

It’s Halloween today! I hope you and your family have a great holiday, no matter what that looks like for you.

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This sweet mom opted for a studio maternity session and it was such a lovely session. If you are expecting and looking for a maternity photographer in the Dallas or surrounding area, I would love to share details with you.

Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

McKinney Maternity Photography | DFW Area Maternity Photographer

There’s no time in a marriage like when you’re expecting & growing your family. Documenting the milestones are not only documenting them for yourselves, but your future generations, as well.

You’re creating a legacy. Who knows what your children will do in life! Who knows what their children will do, and so on, and so forth!

I would love to share package details with you. You can inquire here for more information.

Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Maternity Photography Studio Near Me | Dallas Area Maternity Session

I came across an article recently that shared some of the best gifts to get new and expecting parents during Covid that I thought had some great suggestions. Below are some of my favorites that I hadn’t thought about before. For the full article, click here.

1. Meal Kit delivery! Home Chef is recommended in this article, but there are so many out there now.

2. Grocery delivery. Order fresh produce and staple items for your new mom friends! There is nothing worst than realizing you’re out of all of the staples and need to go to the store, and the thought of getting out of the house seems like an entire mission. Help a girl out, send her love in the form of groceries.

3. Gift cards to her favorite restaurants. A meal or two on you from her favorite place will be eaten with so much gratitude.

4. A baby carrier. Everyone needs their hands. Baby wearing will be life changing, I promise.

5. Diapers, diapers, diapers. Always diapers.

There are 9 more great ideas in the article, but the above are my favorite and reminded me of some truly impactful, helpful gifts for new mamas.

Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Plano Outdoor Maternity Session | Family Maternity Session

This guy is going to be the best big brother, I already know. As a mom of three, I’ve gotten to witness both of my boys become such sweet big brothers, and maternity sessions are so special to capture the anticipation of the coming change for big brothers! Especially this little guy who was so endearingly sweet and in love with his mama. His world is going to be rocked in the best way because mom and dad are giving him the gift of a baby brother and future best friend!

Party of 4, here they come!

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Plano Maternity Session | Maternity Photo Session

One of the saddest things I’m told so often is ‘I wish I had taken maternity photos.’

Here’s a few obvious reasons why it’s so sad:

• You can never get that time back. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

• Read the first one

• Read that again.

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That’s it. That’s THE obvious reason it’s so sad! We can never get that time back. That means not having photos to pass down to your babies. That means not having those memories documented. I know someone who had her baby prematurely at 24 weeks and has only 2 photos of her pregnant, and she was barely showing. Those TWO images are all she has to show her 7 year old daughter now.

Don’t knock it to the bottom of your to-do list. Schedule it now. You’ll thank me later, even if it’s not with me!

Dallas Maternity Session | Outdoor Maternity Photo Shoot

You're gonna miss this

You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

Before she knows it she's a brand new bride
In her one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by
He tells her "It's a nice place"
She says "It'll do for now"
Starts talking about babies and buying a house
Daddy shakes his head and says "Baby, just slow down"

You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

“You’re Gonna Miss This” - Trace Adkins

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in family, newborns, maternity, babies, and children both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Family Maternity Photographer | Dallas Area Maternity Session

I shared a glimpse of this family maternity session a while back, and am so excited to share some of my favorites from the gallery!

I absolutely adore mama’s makeup. She is a fierce goddess and dad’s rocker touch just gives me all of the sophisticated punk vibes ever. I LOVE this session.

If you are interested in a fall family session, my fall calendar opens THIS Friday! Be sure to join my mailing list for information.

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Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in newborns, maternity, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Outdoor Maternity Session | Plano Family Maternity Photographer

I am not alone

Running errands and talking on the phone, I am pleasantly reminded that I am not alone. Little tiny hands, a precious rounded knee pushing and twisting that no one can see. Oh, sweet child kicking up your heels, it is our little secret that only I can feel. I look forward to your birth, when I can kiss your skin, but for now, I will just smile, as I feel you play within.” - Author Unknown

Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Frisco Tx Maternity Photographer | Lakeside Maternity Session

This session was back in the Fall, but I had to share today. You can feel their love in their session, right? I mean truly, it was palpable and translated so well in their gallery.

I adore this lakeside maternity session.

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I’ve received quite a few inquiries about my fall calendar. I promise, I will update you all soon!

Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in newborns, maternity, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Outdoor Maternity Photographer | Dallas Maternity Photographer

“Every time our eyes meet

This feeling inside me
Is almost more than I can take
Baby, when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts, I can see your dreams

I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby, I'm amazed by you”

~Lonestar

Rachel is a skilled photographer specializing in newborns, maternity, babies, children and families both in her Plano studio and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, both outdoors and in her clients homes. All of her sessions include access to an extensive studio wardrobe for moms and babies, custom session planning and a personalized reveal and ordering appointment after your session to pick the perfect way to enjoy your finalized artwork from your session.

Areas she serves include but are not limited to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake and beyond.

For more information on sessions with Rachel, click here.

Maternity + Newborn + Baby's First Year {Dallas Baby's First Year Photographer}

Pregnancy is such a magical time. You find out that you're expecting a baby, and you imagine what life will look like in 9 months. It get be hard to imagine, whether it's your first child about to rock your world, or you just can't wrap your mind around loving any child as much as you love your first (spoiler alert: it's impossible NOT to. Love multiplies exponentially. But I digress...). I want to talk briefly about the less than magical parts. The bloating. The weight gain. The nausea, vomiting, fatigue, aches, pains, heart burn and more. It's not necessarily the nine months of your life where you feel like you look and feel your best (unless you are a magical unicorn of pregnant women, then you can just disregard this whole paragraph. And don't tell any other pregnant women, cuz they might hate you just a little.).

I will tell you - when I was pregnant with my third child, Leila, I felt like a mack truck. I gained over 50 pounds, much of which was in my arms, face and butt, and my former basketball pregnant woman self from my first pregnancy felt like a dream. But you know what? I did photos anyway, and they are my favorite. Knowing it was *most likely* my last pregnancy, I am SO glad I captured that time. Both for me and for my kids, and especially for Leila, my only daughter. This period in life is fleeting, and while I can only hope that this will be the only time in my life that I see those numbers on the scale, I know that I'll look back and not see my size, but the wonder. The excitement for the future. Maternity photography is so special that way.

Something I loved about this session with Carly and her family is that while they included her pregnant belly, we didn't necessarily stress over incorporating the bump. She wanted to capture the special time as a family of three before her son's world was rocked.

Once their gorgeous girl arrived and everyone was fully recovered, we did an in-home lifestyle newborn session in their Highland Park home. Carly signed up for my Luxury Baby's First Year Plan, so their family planned for three sessions over the course of baby’s first year. This is so easy for my client families because it guarantees priority scheduling on my calendar and a reminder to schedule baby’s sessions as they grow!

Rachel is a premier studio and on-location maternity newborn photographer based in Plano, just north of Dallas. She serves the DFW metroplex, including but not limited to Dallas, Frisco, Plano, Addison, Highland Park, Uptown, Flower Mound, Southlake, McKinney, Allen and beyond. If you'd like to book a maternity session, please be sure to contact me ASAP, as these are best photographed between 30 and 35 weeks. If you’re expecting a baby (whether in your first, second or thrid trimester) or already holding your brand new little baby, you can book your newborn photography session either by emailing me directly at rachelfriedman1@gmail.com or by using the Contact button below to fill out a contact form.