Every year around this time, I get this feeling—a kind of restlessness. I start craving more. More light. More warmth. More trips. More change. Spring starts calling my name, and honestly, I just want to fast forward to doing all of the things. But this year, I’m trying to be better about that. I’m trying to slow down and actually appreciate these last bits of winter—the quiet, the slower pace, the calm before summer in northern Michigan kicks into full speed.


This weekend, I got to do just that with Olivia. She braved the cold with me, and we fully embraced winter.. There’s something about the Commons this time of year that just feels extra magical. It was quiet and peaceful, and honestly, the perfect afternoon. Olivia was absolutely glowing, and it was such an honor to capture this time in her life as she gets ready to welcome a baby boy. We wandered around the historic buildings, and they ended up being the perfect backdrop for this session.


So, even though I can feel spring pulling at me, I’m reminding myself to slow down and soak up what’s left of this season. To enjoy the stillness and these sweet in-between moments. Until spring decides to show up, I’ll be here, making the most of these last winter days and capturing all the beautiful little stories along the way.

A person in a floral white dress stands on a snowy porch with soft winter lighting in the background.
A snowy winter scene outside a grand historic building with a person in white standing on a cleared path.
A person in a white lace maternity dress stands against a light brick wall next to a window in soft lighting.
A person wearing a white floral dress stands on a snowy path with a white Victorian building and evergreen trees in background.
An expectant mother in a white floral dress stands by a window against a light brick wall in soft lighting.
Ethereal winter portrait of someone in a delicate white floral dress and cardigan standing in snow against stone building.
A close-up of a delicate floral print dress with puff sleeves and a sweetheart neckline in cream and pastel colors.
Maternal scene in winter with figure wearing white floral dress and cardigan against snowy backdrop.
A person in a white lace dress sits peacefully on a white rocking chair on an elegant porch with architectural details.
Expectant figure in a white floral dress stands by window in soft natural light during maternity photoshoot.
Someone in a lace maternity dress stands in the snow outside a white house with blue shutters during winter.
Soft pastel portrait of someone wearing a delicate white lace dress against a snowy outdoor backdrop.
Winter maternity photo shoot in a snowy forest setting with delicate white and silver styling.
Black and white profile portrait of a pregnant woman in a floral dress holding her belly against a light background.
Indoor maternity portrait showing a person in a flowing white dress sitting on a wooden table in gentle lighting.

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