Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Brace Yourselves

I'm sure you've noticed, but I'm not big on sharing pictures of myself. But yesterday, I did a maternity shoot with my friend Ashley. She's amazing! And I'm so happy she would go to all the trouble to take photos of us. I'm feeling brave at the moment, so brace yourselves to see me at 35 weeks pregnant:



Our day was such a fun adventure. Our boys (she has two, I have one) are best buddies, so we took them along for the ride. It started out with a flat tire in Golden Gate Park, where numerous kind strangers offered to help. I hope good karma catches up with all those nice folks. Then, before our shoot even started, Ashley pulled her son's tooth. She's a woman of many talents. :) After things got back to normal, we spent the rest of the afternoon romping about the city taking pictures. My favorite moment was avoiding a crazy dog-walker lady as we tip-toed around the Sea Cliff neighborhood taking photos on people's driveways and doorsteps.

If you want to see the rest of our shoot, check out Ashely's blog. And if you're in the Bay Area, you should definitely hire this girl...she's fantastic!

21 comments:

Lacey said...

you are beautiful! I can't get over how cute your son is either. Good luck with the last few weeks!

Lacey

Iva Messy said...

CHRIS!! You are so beautiful! Such lovely pictures, thank you for sharing. :)

Have a great day! {lovely new header}

Erin {House of Turquoise} said...

These are such beautiful photographs! Ashley has quite the talent! And you look GREAT!!! Thanks so much for sharing these with us!

off switch said...

so so pretty! thanks for posting these - looks like it was a fun time {despite the 'setbacks'}! ;)

frenchie said...

awesome pictures!x

off switch said...

ps - the first photo you posted is my absolute favorite... the two of you, that setting, magic!

christina said...

Katie, I agree. The fog was one of my favorite things about living in the city; so I'm glad it happened to roll in while we were shooting. Plus, it's nice when the weather cooperates...it's horrible being both fat and sweaty! :)

Jill GG said...

Chris, you look absolutely amazing! The pictures are SO great... such a handsome little guy too! :)

Unknown said...

you look so great. i checked out the photos on ashley's blog and love the first one of you and your son.

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

You need to stop being shy. You look AMAZING! What a lovely preggo belly. Cute shots you and your boy. Love it all!

Cathi said...

love the pictures! you and your son are adorable!

Ann said...

You are NOT 35 weeks pregnant, no way. You carry your babies so well, you lucky duck.

inkWELL Press said...

This turned out beautifully! Love them!

Erin said...

simply beautiful!

Blair Friedeman said...

Oh my! These are fantastic. I have no idea why you are self conscious--you are stunning!

PS~Erin said...

These are so great! The one of your little guy giving you a smooch is priceless! You are one cute pregnant mama!

Katherine Marie! said...

ohhhh don't you look so stunning. Pregnant or not you are one gorgeous mama. I'm sooooo thrilled to see you---Hudson---and little Miss sweetheart. I can't believe how grown up H looks.

Christina said...

you're gorgeous!!! i think i already knew that, but still, love these photos! and your little boy is just the cutest.

Jackie said...

Awww, what wonderful photos! You shouldn't be so shy of posting your pics-you are very photogenic! Your little man is so adorable too.

Unknown said...

You look adorable and love the shot of you and Hudson cuddling against your tummy. So beautiful! Hope you're feeling ok--you look amazing for 35 weeks!!!

xoxo

Rachel Follett said...

These are so beautiful! Love the first one the most. Sounds like an adventure!