Ok, so it's not a maternity boudoir shoot, but last weekend Andreas and I met up with one of my favorite offbeat photographers, Jenny Jimenez, to do a maternity shoot. AND IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!
It's the Fetzllings family circus! Acro + maternity = good times. Andreas was worried about dropping me on the baby, but we managed just fine.
Thanks to the joys of pregnancy anemia, mine hasn't been an especially "glowy" pregnancy — unless you're talking about the glow from my pasty skin. But somehow Jenny managed to capture all the maternity magic, and none of the anemic corpse lips.
Note to self: spinning in circles in the woods will make you dizzy and weirdly high-feeling
I'm soooo happy with the photos, but really the process of taking the photos are a big part of that happiness …the shoot was just super fun. Jenny and her assistant Robin (who also happens to be her husband) made Andreas and I feel immediately comfortable and like we were just going on a stroll through the woods with new friends.
I simply can't IMAGINE why people keep asking if the baby's due any day. (Gah! HUGE!)
One of the things I really appreciated was that Jenny perfectly balanced letting us to do the silly stuff we wanted (like the acrobatic pose) while also giving thoughtful directions on what she wanted, making sure she got the best lighting and sweetest photos. If left to my own devices, I made the same stupid face in every picture — but Jenny wasn't afraid to say things like "Eyes down! Ok, hands up! Turn a little to the left!"
Yay, for Jenny Jimenez!
Seattle mamas, I seriously recommend y'all consider hooking up with Jenny. We all know she does wedding photos, but her maternity and family shots are amazing too. (And, well, I'm also very fond of her pet portraits, but now I'm gushing.)
It's soooo worth capturing the family-making moments before they slide on by…go grab yourself some Jenny.
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KLeeMK
October 9th, 2009 · 1:17 PM · #
Beautiful photos, Ariel! I especially love the one of you and Andreas with sunlight behind you, just gorgeous. Congrats, and I hope you're feeling well!
Hella Stella
October 9th, 2009 · 2:31 PM · #
I love the clothes you're wearing… Especially the first outfit! Are the pieces from all over the place, or one shop?
Nancy Cavillones
October 9th, 2009 · 2:43 PM · #
I love, love, love the pictures!! I'm jealous! If I were showing already by the time I got to Seattle (um, tomorrow), I definitely would've tried to get an appointment. I wonder if I can just put on a fake belly? LOL.
And you are definitely glowing, my friend, anemia be damned.
Aurora
October 9th, 2009 · 5:19 PM · #
Question. Is the baby's last name going to be Fetzllings, and are you keeping the name "Stallings" after the baby is born? I'm sure a discussion on last names would be interesting to the Offbeat Mamas here.
OffbeatAriel
October 9th, 2009 · 5:40 PM · #
I'm definitely keeping my last name. The baby will have both our last names (not hyphenated — one as a second middle name), although which last name we'll use as primary depends on which first name we pick. Dre's decided that his favorite first name goes better with my last name, but we're totally undecided at this point.
OffbeatAriel
October 9th, 2009 · 5:42 PM · #
Aww, thanks! The outfit in that first photo is totally a mishmash:
Black hooded top from Treehouse28
Green dress from Xylem
Skirt from JC Penney jr's section
OffbeatAriel
October 9th, 2009 · 5:42 PM · #
Aww, thanks! The outfit in that first photo is totally a mishmash:
Black hooded top from Treehouse28
Green dress from Xylem
Skirt from JC Penney jr's section
Angela
October 9th, 2009 · 6:04 PM · #
The acrobatic pose? Perfection. Actually, I can't decide which shot I like the best.
My biggest "souvenir" from pregnancy is my belly cast. (I still haven't painted it. It sits in the corner of our bedroom and serves as a daily reminder of Possibility.) An offbeat photo shoot? What an excellent idea.
@niamibunni
October 9th, 2009 · 9:15 PM · #
Those are great pictures and I love how energetic you look in them! Anemia sucks!
You're not huge! It's funny how people asked if I was due soon around the 6th and 7th month, then started to ask if there was more than one in there now that I am 8 months!
nicholle
October 9th, 2009 · 6:49 PM · #
I've been obsessed with Treehouse28 since you posted about them a while back (I think a post about wardrobe remix?). The red wrap top gives me an itchy mouse/trigger finger…
(Plus, I heart blue and green together)
Loaf
October 10th, 2009 · 3:07 AM · #
These are just gorgeous. Just found the site. Congrats on the forthcoming baby! And I am so happy this site is here for when I finally adopt.
Absinthe (Amy)
October 10th, 2009 · 9:47 PM · #
Um, a round of applause for your fabulous pregnancy boobs! Sorry, but I just couldn't help but stare!
Love the photos and envy your wardrobe!
OffbeatAriel
October 10th, 2009 · 11:01 PM · #
Yay! Loaf, it's great to see you over here! And … "finally" adopt? Can't wait to hear all about it!
Stephanie
October 11th, 2009 · 1:05 AM · #
I absolutely LOVE these!!! You look absolutely stunning…I'm sure you've mentioned it, but when is your due date?
And thanks for the link to the photographer! Holy inspiration, Mama!
OffbeatAriel
October 11th, 2009 · 1:18 AM · #
Technically due December 1st, which means anywhere between late November and mid December.
Sabrina
October 12th, 2009 · 2:51 AM · #
Great photos! Thanks for sharing. You both look so beautiful, and ridiculously happy! Wishing you all the very best for the months ahead.
spiralsandturns
October 11th, 2009 · 8:28 PM · #
you look beautiful – I especially love the one where you are decked out in purple. Glorious!
Lesley
October 12th, 2009 · 5:34 PM · #
Hello and congratulations! I was just going through my itunes library when I cam across the electric skychurch songs that you sent me. I use to be a daily reader of your blog. When you made it private I "lost touch". I googled your name and found this blog. I am SO happy for you and your husband. I have a little boy that will be four in December. He makes me laugh every day. Being a mom is absolutely fabulous!!
Becky
October 12th, 2009 · 5:44 PM · #
OMG that first picture is amazing, I look at it and automatically smile and feel warm fuzzies! I'm so happy for you! Have a future step son for now, will start "officially" trying for a baby about a year after the wedding >.< ^-^
Cass
October 12th, 2009 · 6:21 PM · #
These are gorgeous!
Rebecca
October 13th, 2009 · 8:19 AM · #
Beautiful.
Just…beautiful.
Your bebe is so blessed to have you and Andreas for parents!
(and le sass for a furry sibling
Jill
October 13th, 2009 · 6:00 PM · #
Wow! Ariel, you look stylish & happy… I love these photos so much!
Melissa Macabre
October 13th, 2009 · 7:42 PM · #
you guys are such a cute couple!
RedDress
October 15th, 2009 · 3:58 PM · #
Ariel you look so amazing. I adore the one of you twirling. You look so full of life, in more ways then one : )
Therese Charvet
October 22nd, 2009 · 11:44 PM · #
were the rest of these photos posted somewhere? I can't find em.
OffbeatAriel
October 23rd, 2009 · 1:05 AM · #
Not yet. Jenny sent just a few as a teaser, and then told me it'd be 6 weeks until she sent me the final series.
Valk
October 26th, 2009 · 3:22 PM · #
Posts like this just make for a happy day. You and Andreas just seem so full of life and joy. Congrats on your wee one and top notch photos! (Your sense of style is aaaamazing!) *fantastic sigh!*
Jenny Jimenez
October 31st, 2009 · 3:14 PM · #
Ariel – just sent you an email. They are ready!
hinakuu
November 4th, 2009 · 11:14 PM · #
aww! I love the one with you and Andreas embracing. adorable ^^