VMFA Spring Maternity Photography: Shannon

I love VMFA spring maternity photography sessions! The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts provides a stunning backdrop with its beautiful architecture and seasonal blooms. Shannon’s session was absolutely breathtaking!

VMFA: A Perfect Spring Location

The VMFA offers such incredible variety for portrait sessions. The grand architecture also creates striking backdrops with clean lines and dramatic scale. Moreover, the surrounding grounds burst with color during spring.

Shannon chose to document her pregnancy journey thoroughly. In fact, she booked a complete package including maternity, fresh 48, and newborn sessions to capture every milestone.

Those Cherry Blossoms for VMFA Spring Maternity Photography

Timing is everything for VMFA spring maternity photography! We scheduled Shannon’s session when the cherry blossoms were at peak bloom, creating a magical pink canopy.

The blossoms perfectly complemented Shannon’s flowing pink dress. As a result, the entire gallery has a beautifully cohesive color palette that feels intentional and harmonious.

Flowing Fabrics Create Movement

Shannon’s dress choice was absolutely perfect for her VMFA spring maternity photography session. The flowing pink fabric caught the gentle breeze, creating movement and dimension in every frame.

I always recommend dresses that move for outdoor maternity sessions. Firstly, they photograph beautifully with natural movement. Secondly, they highlight the bump in a flattering, feminine way.

Architectural Elements Add Drama

The VMFA’s impressive architecture provided striking contrast to the soft, natural elements in Shannon’s portraits. Those grand columns and clean lines created powerful framing for her feminine silhouette.

I love using architectural elements in maternity photography. Consequently, these structural backgrounds add sophistication and visual interest to the gallery.

Golden Hour Magic – VMFA Spring Maternity Photography

We timed Shannon’s session to catch that perfect golden hour light. The warm evening sun cast a beautiful glow across the VMFA grounds and created stunning backlit opportunities.

This magical light is why I schedule most outdoor sessions near sunset. Therefore, we capture that dreamy, romantic quality that enhances maternity portraits perfectly.

Documenting the Complete Journey

I’m so excited to continue documenting Shannon’s journey into motherhood! Her VMFA spring maternity photography session is just the beginning of this beautiful story.

All in all, connection between maternity, fresh 48, and newborn sessions creates a complete narrative. In addition, this comprehensive approach preserves memories that might otherwise blur together during such a life-changing time.

For more spring session ideas, check out our guide to Richmond outdoor portrait spots!

Looking for a studio in the Richmond area for your newborn, family, maternity or other type of session? Check out The Studio on Broad!