Sweet Beginnings with Abby & Josh | In-Home Maternity Session in Western New York
There’s something so intimate and tender about in-home maternity sessions. The comfort of home, the personal touches, the quiet moments between expecting parents—these are the things that make sessions like this one with Abby and Josh so special.
I recently had the absolute honor of documenting Abby and Josh as they prepared to welcome not just one, but two little bundles of joy into the world. Their excitement was contagious, and the love between them was so evident in every glance, every smile, and every moment they spent preparing their twins’ nursery.
One of the sweetest parts of the session was when they painted “baby girl” and “baby boy” on the wall of the nursery. It was such a simple but powerful way to mark this chapter in their story—two names, two spaces, and a whole lot of anticipation. The room was filled with soft light and even softer laughter as they painted, dreamed aloud about what life will be like with twins, and shared memories from their journey so far.
As a maternity and lifestyle photographer in Buffalo and Western New York, I live for these authentic, heart-centered sessions. There's something incredibly meaningful about capturing people at home, in their real spaces, just being themselves. No elaborate setups or props—just love, hope, and the beautiful chaos of expecting.
If you're a growing family in Buffalo, NY or the surrounding WNY area and you're looking for a photographer who will meet you where you are—literally and emotionally—I’d love to help you tell your story. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, your fourth, or a surprise set of twins, these are the moments worth remembering.
LIVE.LAUGH.PHOTO.
Love, Ariel
