As a mom of three very active and busy kids, a husband who travels and a full work schedule, I understand how important it is to make life special, but easy. Documenting your family should be a relatively simple process.

Despite my awe of this beautiful transformation my body went through, I unfortunately didn’t always feel that pregnancy glow. So here are my top 5 reasons, from the nostalgic to the practical, every pregnancy should be photographed.

Though I’m a minimalist at heart when it comes to decorating, styling, and dressing, this feminine maternity portrait photo shoot had all the right touches. Elegant lace, darling florals, a little sparkle, a lot of twirling, and a darling little girl that stole my heart.