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Texas Bluebonnet Photos | Christie & Justin

There’s nothing more quintessential to Austin Photography than Texas Bluebonnet photos. When Christie and Justin came to me with a springtime maternity photoshoot request, I secretly hoped that we’d run into some bluebonnets. Nature did not disappoint, and Christie picked out this stunning floral dress to compliment Texas’ most stunning wildflower. Check out this throw-back maternity photoshoot featuring our favorite spring flower. It’s a reminder that even though winter is close, spring is just around the corner!

A montage of maternity photos featuring a woman in a blue floral maternity dress and a man in jeans and a blue button-up shirt.

Austin Bluebonnet Photos In The Springtime

Oh man. If you’re looking for the creme de la creme for springtime photos, Austin sure doesn’t disappoint. To this day, this is one of my most favorite locations for maternity photos! I like offering my clients scenic variety during their session. This location has it all- Woods, water, field, wildflowers. You really cannot go wrong here.

A montage featuring six photos of a pregnant woman holding her baby bump, standing in a river.

Plus, it helps to have someone beautiful to photograph. I took these gorgeous photos of Christie back before I had an extensive maternity wardrobe. That didn’t matter too much, though! She had this stunning blue floral dress picked out for the occasion.

Fun fact about this photoshoot: I like to bring two cameras to water-facing maternity photo sessions. So much can go wrong, even for the most careful of people. I try to avoid any mishaps, like possibly dropping a lens into the water, by being prepared. To double prepare for his session, I had my cameras attached to two different straps! I unfortunately kept strangling myself. But, as you might have guessed by the fact that I am updating this blog, I survived this ordeal.

Walking Through the Texas Bluebonnets

For this photo session, we started out at the creek for those stunning water photos you saw.

On our way back from the creek we stumbled upon this incredible field of bluebonnets. This Texas must-see was not even planned, it was just a happy accident. Normally you don’t find these out in the woods, but there they were, as if they were waiting for us.

Photo collection featuring a man in a blue button-up shirt and jeans and a woman in a long, blue floral gown. They are standing in a field of Texas bluebonnets.

These two were absolutely adorable together! I just couldn’t believe how well these photos came out. It’s nice to reflect on my older sessions years later. I’m still pleased by the little things the area has to offer: a nice spring day, clear, crisp mornings, and our unmistakable flowers.  A set of four photos featuring a man and a woman standing in a field surrounded by prickly pear cactus. The woman is wearing a long, blue maternity gown and holding her baby bump.

I could feel the love between them and for this little boy they are having, who at the time of this writing is now a few years old! Time flies.

A man and a pregnant woman stand in the dappled sunlight in a field. They are both holding her baby bump, and he kisses her on the cheek.

A Fun Couple & Their Fun Bluebonnet Maternity Photos

One of the things I love about this maternity set is how whimsical this family is. They even got married in Disneyland! Talk about an epic, magical destination wedding. I know their little guy is having so much fun with them as he grows.

A set of three photos featuring a woman in a blue floral gown standing in a Texas field.

A pregnant woman stands in side profile in a field surrounded by prickly pear cactus. She is holding her stomach.

Are you planning for a spring Bluebonnet photo session? Now’s the time to plan ahead. Click here to reach out!


Jen Rizy is a professional portrait photographer based in Austin, Texas.  She specializes in newborn, maternity, and family photography. Keep up with her on InstagramFacebook, or her website.

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