cozy christmas photos - couple decorating gingerbread house together

Cozy Christmas Maternity Session | Olga + Mark

December 25, 2023

cozy christmas photos - couple decorating a gingerbread house with the photo captured from their point of view looking down

It’s Christmas time!!!

Mark & Olga’s Christmas maternity session was filled with lots of love, cheer, and anticipation for their sweet boy. I can only imagine how exciting it must be to expect a bundle of joy during the holidays!

A Christmas surprise…

I came prepared with a surprise – a gingerbread house for them to decorate. The fun that ensued was delightful to watch and document! (And to add a touch of humor, when I bought the gingerbread house, I anticipated that it’d be much bigger—turns out, it’s miniature, haha!)

The session’s core theme centered around human interaction, and ensuring an enjoyable process for both parents-to-be.

(And, of course don’t forget to turn on and tune into some Christmas classics to set the mood!)

Are you expecting?

Expecting couples, there is no better time to document your joyous occasion!! If you haven’t booked your Christmas photography yet, hurry and message me to book your holiday photos. Have your photos taken in Sedalia, Kansas City, or wherever you are. I have limited availability so book fast!

Expecting couple about to kiss — We broke the ice with some cheery classic Christmas music to get our photography session started!

Expecting couple playing together — We broke the ice with some cheery classic Christmas music to get our photography session started!

Expecting couple cradling pregnant baby bump

Expecting couple with their hands on baby bump

Expecting couple cradling baby bump with light leaks in the image

All hands on deck! It’s not a secret, Olga and Mark are expecting to add 10 more little fingers and 10 more little toes to their sweet fam!!

Expecting couple giving each other a kiss while cradling baby bump together

man giving Expecting womans pregnant bump a kiss

When editing these photos, I knew I wanted to give them a classic look. With a touch of grain, these images are now truly masterpieces.

Expecting couple giving each other a kiss - cozy

Expecting couple looking down together at wifes baby bump

Make this Christmas a memorable time!

This Christmas, make it special with simple and cozy ideas for you and your partner. Start the day with a lazy breakfast in bed, munching on homemade goodies and just enjoying each other’s company. Get into the holiday vibe by decorating your place together or making your own Christmas ornaments—it’s a fun way to create memories. Take a chill winter walk, maybe check out local Christmas stuff, all bundled up and cozy. For a cute date night, pick some fave Christmas movies, grab some hot cocoa, and make a comfy blanket fort. You could also do a little DIY gift exchange for that personal touch. And to end the day, have a nice candlelit dinner—either cook together or order in. Keep it simple, full of love, and make this Christmas one to remember!