Maternity photos are always fun, but getting to take them for one of my very closest friends made this session extra special.

She was an absolute champ—hiking through the woods, standing in a freezing creek, and not even questioning my weird ideas. Seriously, she just went with it, no complaints and did every single thing I suggested!

These were obviously taken in the fall, and I’m happy to report that their sweet baby is here now! She’s the cutest little thing, and her family (myself included) is completely obsessed. I’ll take any excuse to swoon over her every chance I get!