I pushed myself to do this session because I know this is my last pregnancy. So I wobbled to the studio, got my make up done by Isabelle, and patiently waited for Larique to arrive so she could snap our family photos. While we waited for her to arrive, Roody captured this STUNNING photo of me and the boys. From now on, when I think of motherhood, I will always see this photo in my head. It's probably the most beautiful photo we have ever captured. The Digital Backdrop makes it even more stunning. My goodness.

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Black is so elegant. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. It's not sad, it's not dirty. It's beautiful. That's why we're all wearing black. I love how our melanin pops.  Tide Family Maternity SessionTide & True Studios, Norwalk, CT

I don't know... there's just something about a portrait with the eyes closed. No forced expression. Just sentiment that radiates though the image. Tide Family Maternity SessionTide & True Studios, Norwalk, CT

So Larique really deserves some flowers for these photos. I know I'm the one who creative directed, but she did her thing pushing the shutter button and I appreciate her. Tide Family Maternity SessionTide & True Studios, Norwalk, CT

I love making babies with this man. My Rooney Butt. The best baby daddy a girl could ask for. Tide Family Maternity SessionTide & True Studios, Norwalk, CT

I'm looking forward to adding Baby Julian to some moody family portraits in 1 year!