There’s something so timeless and romantic about spring in Northern Michigan—especially when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. For Gabby and Trenton’s maternity session in Traverse City, we were lucky enough to catch the blossoms at their peak, literally moments after the rain cleared, and just in time to celebrate 37 beautiful weeks of pregnancy.


This Traverse City maternity session felt like a dream from start to finish. Gabby and Trenton were not only a joy to photograph, but they brought so much love and connection to every image. The cherry blossom orchard, an iconic spot and symbol of spring in Northern Michigan, made the perfect backdrop to honor this incredibly special season of life.


What made this session even more meaningful was the location. We photographed in the very place where Trenton grew up, which added a personal and nostalgic layer to the session. As if that wasn’t special enough, Trenton brought along his grandfather’s vintage car—a true classic that he lovingly restored. It was the perfect touch of history and heart, and it felt like a beautiful bridge between generations as these two prepare to welcome their baby girl.


Maternity photography is always a privilege, but sessions like this filled with meaning, history, and love—are especially powerful. Capturing this milestone for Gabby and Trenton beneath the Traverse City cherry blossoms was truly stunning.


I can’t wait to continue telling their story when we document the arrival of their daughter soon. In the meantime, I’m so excited to share a peek into their cherry blossom maternity session.

A romantic couple lying on a blanket in the grass during a spring photo session.
A couple shares a tender moment on a dirt path surrounded by blooming spring trees.
Bride in delicate white lace dress holds small floral sprig while posing in outdoor garden setting during wedding shoot.
A couple sits intimately on grass under blooming spring trees in an orchard setting.
Couple poses near vintage truck and blooming cherry trees during spring maternity photoshoot outdoors.
A romantic moment by a vintage black truck in a blooming spring orchard with white flowering trees.
A couple dressed in white embraces among spring blossoms in black and white photography.
A dreamy maternity photo by a pond shows a white lace dress amid yellow wildflowers with a red barn in the background.
A romantic vintage scene with a classic 1940s car parked beneath blooming white cherry blossom trees on a dirt path.
A dreamy spring scene with someone resting on a white lace blanket among bright yellow wildflowers and green grass.
A springtime maternity photo surrounded by delicate white cherry blossoms in an orchard.
A vintage rustic pickup truck parked among blooming spring trees with a woman in a white dress.
A springtime maternity photo in a blooming orchard with white flowering trees lining a rustic dirt road.
A tender moment captured on a white picnic blanket in a lush green garden setting.
A romantic couple embraces in a field of yellow wildflowers with evergreen trees in the background.

Whether you're a Traverse City local or visiting Northern Michigan in the spring, cherry blossom season is the perfect time for a maternity photo session. The soft petals, dreamy light, and seasonal magic create an unforgettable setting to celebrate new beginnings.


Looking for a Traverse City maternity photographer? I’d love to help you plan a session that feels as meaningful and beautiful as this one. Reach out to reserve your date during cherry blossom season—or any season—as you prepare to welcome your little one.