Keeping it loose in these playful fall family pics

Natural Family Photography by Maggie Rife Ponce

This natural family photography session was such a delight! The whole time the girls and I told stories about horses, real and imaginary and jump, spun and ran all over Montrose Harbor. I loved watching the girls play, using sticks to pretend they were riding their horses and later bending down to the sidewalk to examine a furry caterpillar.  What a delight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maternity and family Photos in downtown Chicago

Capturing Savera’s pregnant glow with maternity and family photos

Savera is absolutely stunning at seven months pregnant. It was a joy to meet help her celebrate this time and document her growing family.

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The Cooper’s Family portrait session in Lincoln Park was full of giggles!

This recent family portrait session in Lincoln Park Chicago was so much fun!  I made a complete full of myself, reverting back to my 7-year old self by planing games and making faces with these two kiddos.  My favorite moment was when we were alternating between scary face-happy face-worried face- excited face.  It was a hoot!

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Oakland maternity photos

Jess’ quiet, lakeside Oakland Maternity Photos

maternity photos on lake merrit in oakland california

Recently I visited my friend, Jessica, for a few days to celebrate her pending motherhood.  I’ve never seen Jess look more beautiful, so I wanted to snap some pictures to document this rare and special time in her life.  As the sun crept above the California Cyprus trees in the early morning hours, she and I took the Cleveland Cascade stairs down to Lake Merritt in the heart of Oakland.  Jess meditated on her baby’s arrival as the dew still clung to the grass and goslings followed their mothers across the still water. She graciously allowed me to capture the moment. We shared smiles and a few tears.

Jess already has such a beautiful, sweet connection to the child. I’m counting down the days till the little one (they’ve chosen to let the gender be a surprise) arrives.

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maternity photos on lake merritt in oakland california
maternity photos on lake merritt in oakland california
maternity photos on lake merritt in oakland california
maternity photos on lake merritt in oakland california

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Baby photography by Maggie Rife Ponce. Rife Ponce Photography. Natural light. Baby photography by Maggie Rife Ponce. Rife Ponce Photography. Natural light.

 

Family photo session in downtown Chicago