Hilary and Matt were game for an outdoor maternity session, so off to the river we went. The golds and greens made such a beautiful setting for this lovely couple, who were expecting their first child soon.
She looks so radiant in the grassy field, in the shade of the oak trees…
![outdoor maternity session by the river under the oak trees with white flowy dress](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/Outdoor-Maternity-Session-by-The-River-1.jpg)
I just love this black and white close-up of her belly…
![outdoor maternity session by the river black and white close up of her belly holding hands](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/Outdoor-Maternity-Session-by-The-River-2.jpg)
The river made a stunning backdrop with the sun shimmering off the water…
![outdoor maternity session by the river in a blue dress](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/Outdoor-Maternity-Session-by-The-River-3.jpg)
We finished up with a family picture of them with their first “babies”
![outdoor maternity session by the river with family dogs](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/Outdoor-Maternity-Session-by-The-River-4.jpg)
What a fun day! I’m so happy for them and the new addition to their family.