I met up with Katie, Kieran, and their sweet daughter Hailey on the Katy Trail in St. Charles, Missouri for a golden hour maternity session, and it was every bit as beautiful as I hoped it would be.


We spent the evening walking, playing, and soaking up this little season of life together. In between those little moments, we captured the anticipation of the baby they are waiting to meet.


The warm evening light made the sweetest backdrop for their St. Louis maternity photos, but it was the connection between these three that made the session so special.


This is why I love family and maternity photography in St. Louis. The goal isn't just to document what your family looks like right now, but to remember what this season felt like.


Because someday, these ordinary evenings will be the photographs you treasure most.

Katie and Kieran with daughter Hailey during golden hour maternity photos on the Katy Trail in St. Charles Missouri
Katie laughing during golden hour maternity photos on the Katy Trail in St. Charles Missouri
Maternity Photos, St. Louis, Missouri
Older sister touching mom's belly, Katy Trail photos in st Charles Missouri
Daddy dancing with daughter during golden hour while mom watches
Young mom with her little girl, Family Photos, St. Louis, Missouri
Young Couple outdoor family photos, St. Louis, Missouri