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Pregnancy is such a special, incomparable experience. But I know that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy. Many mamas go through so much, and it can be a difficult time. But knowing that a child is growing inside and feeling those kicks, wiggles, and hiccups help us push past the morning sickness, aching backs, and restless...
Photographing Stephanie and her husband was an absolute dream. Their session was romantic and elegant. I was so excited when they contacted me to be there DC maternity photographer. When discussing their vision for their maternity session, I could tell they were going to be a fun and adventurous couple to photograph. Stephanie even allowed...
Just a few short weeks ago, I did Ashley’s gorgeous maternity photos that you will also see below. She was an absolutely stunning expectant mother, and she radiated happiness as her due date was quickly approaching. I wanted to help her look extra glamorous to celebrate her pregnancy and her beautiful body that was growing...
We have had a very long winter this year. To many of us, it feels like spring will never come, and we’re all growing antsy to shed our winter coats and get out in the warm sunshine. My longing for springtime helped me come up with a fun theme for the studio. Cherry blossom season...
Pregnancy can be a whirlwind of emotions for many expecting mothers. Whether you’re going to be a first-time mother, or you already wrangle a crew of little ones, those nine months can seem like a rollercoaster of ups and down for even the most experienced women. At the beginning of pregnancy, exhaustion hits like a...
This gorgeous mama-to-be looked stunning in deep shades of blue, teal, and violet. Mercedes is a talented model, and she is expecting her first baby girl! Well, actually, she already has a pretty special fur baby girl named Louis (after Louis Vuitton) who debuted in quite a few of the photos. Louis seemed to know...
Meet Yeab, a mama who is expecting a baby girl soon! After meeting Yeab and her husband, Anteneh, I learned very quickly that one of their top values in life is family. These people are totally family oriented, and it is so inspiring to see the love they share for each other. They are so...
Jen and Ryan are expecting a baby boy very soon, and they needed some photos to document such a special time in their lives. This couple is such a beautiful pair of people. Not only are they super kind and fun to be around, but they are naturals in front of the camera, making my...
As a maternity and newborn photographer, I’ve met many expecting women over the years. One thing I’ve noticed is that although most mamas like sharing their pregnancy and delivery experiences with other women. It’s like a rite of passage of sorts, and we enjoy hearing about other women who have gone through the same exciting...
With the holiday season right around the corner, I can’t stop thinking about all the classic Christmas movies that fill my DVD shelf at home. Muppet Christmas Carol, the Santa Clause, White Christmas, etc. All of these time honored classic Christmas movies bring us so much joy as they remind us what the holiday season...
Nataly Danilova Photography is a multi award winning baby and newborn photographer certified by the National Photographers Association and proud member of Best Newborn Photographer Association as well as Professional Photographers of America.
