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Maternity photo in flying rainbow dress.

Brushy Creek Maternity Photoshoot | Rainbow Babies

Most parents are thrilled when they get the news that they will have a baby, but many parents wait to tell others about their good news for fear of the worst. 

80% of miscarriages happen during the first trimester of pregnancy, and the average risk of pregnancy loss is between 10-15%. Many mothers fear trying for a child again in case they miscarry. But for mothers who do miscarry, the joy that comes from carrying a child to full-term after a miscarriage is indescribable. There is a sweet term for the babies parents get to raise after a miscarriage: rainbow babies.

I had the pleasure of photographing one such mama for a Brushy Creek maternity photoshoot in Cedar Park, Texas.

Maternity photo in flying rainbow dress.

One of the things that I love about being a maternity photographer in Austin, Texas, is just how much our state brings out the beauty of mothers during their maternity photo sessions. As you can see in the photos below, she and her husband (Bryce) clearly look at home at these great spots along Brushy Creek.

Maternity portraits in a blue dress near a creek.

Gabby looked absolutely stunning in her royal blue maternity gown (a color that almost looks like our beloved Texas Bluebonnets), and the lipstick she chose to complement her maternity photos was spot-on.

black and white maternity photos by a creek

It’s hard to believe from these photos that Gabby and her husband, Bryce, experienced a miscarriage a mere three years ago. Now pregnant with twin rainbow babies, Gabby and Bryce look happier than ever.

Maternity Photos of a couple and the woman is in a white maternity dress

Gabby was so willing to work with me to get to the best locations for her Brushy Creek maternity photoshoot in Cedar Park. This optimal maternity photo shoot location in the Austin, Texas metro area is relatively well-trodden. However, some of my secret photoshoot spots tend to be a little off the beaten path. 

Sometimes, getting the right angle for a great maternity portrait can be tricky for me. Getting to some of these shots while carrying twins was presumably hard work for mama Gabby — but she handled the rugged Texas terrain like a pro.

Maternity photo in flying rainbow dress.

As the twins (their rainbow babies) go, Gabby and Bryce could not be more excited. Penelope Lou and Artemis Jenelle get to meet their mom and dad very soon. 

We both wanted to make sure that Gabby got to wear the beloved rainbow skirt featured in so many of my maternity photos. Even though it was a slightly overcast day when we did the session, we made the most of it. Gabby’s smile brightened her maternity portraits — of course, the shots of her with the rainbow train didn’t hurt, either!

pregnant woman in a blue dress

Bryce and Gabby were such a sweet, loving, and nurturing couple to work with. Hearing their story about their pregnancy journey was equally heartbreaking, joyful, and exciting. It’s evident from these shots that these two love each other immensely, and that love will only grow stronger as they add to their family.

pregnant woman in a blue dress

Gabby and Bryce are not alone in their journey toward parenthood. This year, thousands of parents will become parents to rainbow babies. The term, rainbow baby, acknowledges the connection between the child a parent lost and the children that came directly after that loss. Parents of rainbow babies honor their child’s memory and learn to find the joy of parenthood after a dark time. 

It’s pretty clear that Gabby and Bryce are honoring life, love, and family in all of these maternity photos.

Maternity photo in flying rainbow dress.

I want to thank Gabby (and Bryce) for allowing me to photograph her Brushy Creek maternity photoshoot in Cedar Park, Texas. This couple was a delight to work with, and I can’t wait for them to meet their twins.

Do you have a rainbow baby story? I’d love to hear it. Let’s chat.

I don’t just do maternity photography in Austin, Texas — I also photograph newborns, babies, milestones, and family portraits. Check out my investment page for more information!

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