Winter Maternity Photos at Longwood Gardens for Baby #2

A man and a pregnant woman stand close together outdoors, smiling at each other. The man gently places his hand on the woman's baby bump.

The Chandra’s Family contacted me at the very start of the year to schedule their maternity photo session for their second child, and I was so excited when they said they wanted to do the session at one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic and stunning spots – Longwood Gardens. Longwood Gardens is a wonderful photo location choice for any type of session, whether it be maternity, family, or even engagement portraits. This location works great all year round, as they change out their floral displays pretty regularly according to the season. Summer at Longwood is always gorgeous, as all the flowers are in full bloom and cover the entire property. Autumn is always incredible to photograph here because of all the beautiful fall foliage colors and their seasonally-inspired displays. And the best part is, there is so much variety that no two sessions ever look exactly the same! The Springtime creates a magical environment, as all the trees and flowers start to bloom, but I personally find the Winter at Longwood to be the most breathtaking time to visit. A Longwood Christmas is when the property truly shines, particularly due to the unbelievable holiday displays inside the greenhouse, creating a picture-perfect scene!

I will say, I was also excited to get this inquiry in January, as it seems to be a forgotten and uncelebrated time in the world of photo sessions. A lot of people like to fit their winter maternity sessions before the holidays (or if they can, wait until spring hits!), but believe it or not, I think January is a GREAT time to book your winter maternity photos! The winter glow that occurs during January afternoons is an often-overlooked goldmine of breathtaking light. So of course, the cold January day worked just perfectly for the Chandra’s maternity photos at Longwood Gardens. Yeah, there may not have been an abundance of greenery or the bright colors of summer flowers, but the crisp, cool background, along with the warm golden light of the sun setting, made these winter maternity photos stand out in such a unique way. 

Not only were we able to capture some great photos of mom, but all of our maternity photo sessions with older children always turn into a family session of sorts. We like to give all older siblings their own spotlight before things change in the next few weeks. I like to make sure that all maternity sessions are as carefree and fun as possible. Now is the time to just soak up what life is like at this exact moment as a family, before another person gets added in. This family’s playful eldest child definitely added a level of unpredictability and gave the parents a glimpse into the future of what life with two would be like. And they couldn’t be more excited! 

To see more of our Maternity photo sessions take a look at A Beach Themed Maternity Session at Congress Hall, and A Cozy At-Home Maternity Photoshoot.

And if you would like to book your own maternity photo session with us send us a message here.

 

A pregnant woman in a red dress stands near a man in a jacket and jeans; a young child crouches by a tree in a courtyard with fountains and statues.
An adult lifts a smiling child into the air outdoors under a partly cloudy sky. Both are wearing button-down shirts.
A man wearing a dark jacket hugs a smiling young girl with long hair. Both are looking at the camera against a plain background.
A man and woman stand outside holding a young child. All three are smiling and looking in different directions. Trees are visible in the background.
A couple stands outdoors with their young child; the woman is visibly pregnant. They are dressed in semi-formal attire and smiling at the camera.
A young child in a light blue shirt holds hands with two adults, one wearing a red dress and the other in a dark jacket, while standing outdoors.
A woman in a red textured dress stands outdoors, holding her pregnant belly with both hands. Close-up shows her hands resting on her belly.
A man and a young girl smile closely together, with the girl's hand resting on the man's cheek.
An adult carrying a smiling child on their shoulders while holding the child’s hands, outdoors on a paved walkway with a railing and trees in the background.
A young child in a light blue shirt and dark pants walks outdoors, looking up as an adult's hand reaches overhead.
A young child in a buttoned shirt and sneakers is smiling while walking up a set of outdoor concrete stairs. The image is in black and white.
A pregnant woman in a red dress stands beside a man in a dark jacket; both have hands placed on her baby bump.
A man stands behind a pregnant woman, both smiling and holding her belly, in an outdoor area with stone fountains and arches in the background.
A woman smiles while a man leans his forehead close to her temple; both have their eyes closed in a calm, intimate moment.
A man and a pregnant woman stand close together outdoors, smiling at each other. The man gently places his hand on the woman's baby bump.
A couple stands outdoors, with the woman in a red dress and the man in a dark jacket and jeans, posing together and smiling on a sunny day near a stone wall and fountains.
A pregnant woman in a red dress stands with a man behind her, both smiling. A young child stands nearby, looking toward them. They are outdoors in front of a decorative stone wall.
A man stands behind a woman, holding her around the waist as they smile at each other on a sunlit, tree-lined path.
A young girl with long dark hair squats on a sandy path next to a tree, looking toward the camera on a sunny day.
A man twirls a young girl by the hand in a courtyard; the girl walks alone by a stone railing in a separate photo.
An adult and a child walk hand in hand outdoors near decorative fountains and stone arches.
A woman and a man sit on a stone bench under an archway, helping a young child stand. Leafless vines climb the wall behind them.
A young child walks outdoors holding hands with two adults, one on each side. The image is in black and white.
A young child with long hair holds an adult's hand, looking slightly to the side; the adult wears a textured dress.
A young child stands among lush green plants in an indoor garden, looking up and smiling with mouth open.
A young child stands beside a row of small water fountains built into a decorative wall, smiling and touching one of the fountains.
A family of three stands in a lush garden under brick arches; the parents hold their child, who is smiling and looking up.
A man, woman, and child stand together, smiling among plants and greenery in an indoor garden setting.
A young child with long hair, wearing a light-colored button-up shirt, stands smiling and raising one arm near a curved railing in an outdoor setting.

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