Glowing at Gretna Park :

Mayita + Francisco's Sunset Maternity Session


Fun fact: Mayita found me on Instagram. That may seem very trivial but as a millennial who admittedly refuses to try to beat any algorithms, it makes me feel pretty cool. There's something awesome about realizing that on the whole, huge, vast internet she found ME.


Mayita + Francisco are local to Gretna and chose Gretna City Park in Gretna, Louisiana for their maternity session. This park is so unsuspecting -- nestled in a fully residential neighborhood off Gretna Boulevard. Gretna Park is lush in the summer -- full of greens and life and so.much.nature. There were so many beautiful opportunities to frame mom + dad - to - be with nature's gifts. The way the tree wrapped around the frame and the ferns perfectly surrounded them had me swooning. The reason, of course, that we got to use those natural elements in photos is because Francisco + Mayita were game to romp into the high, wet grass along the pond.


I have done many sessions at Gretna City Park and all of them have either been cloudy or rainy so I was convinced Gretna Park was cursed for me. About an hour before this session, it was pouring rain. The rain let up and we were left with full overcast. I arrived a bit early to scout some locations because clouds do change things -- but as I met Mayita + Francisco in the parking lot, the clouds parted and we were given this GLOW.


Looking back on the session, it makes sense that the universe gave us a gorgeous sunset. Mayita radiates joy in the best way. She is the kind of person who makes you happier just by being around her. And Francisco was just as joyful (and funny - he has jokes!). Momma was GORGEOUS in a flowy blush dress that, full disclosure, has inspired my own family photos this fall. I cannot wait to meet their baby girl in just a few weeks!


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A pregnant woman in a flowing pink off-shoulder dress poses outdoors at Gretna City Park in Gretna, LA
A pregnant woman in a flowing pink off-shoulder dress poses outdoors at Gretna City Park in Gretna, LA
A couple shares an embrace outdoors as they celebrate their pregnancy in a romantic maternity photo shoot at Gretna City Park
A couple shares an embrace outdoors as they celebrate their pregnancy in a romantic maternity photo shoot at Gretna City Park
A maternity photo shoot at Gretna City Park features an off-shoulder pink dress and warm sunset lighting in the background.
A mom-to-be holds up a black and white ultrasound image against a sunlit outdoor background.
A dreamy maternity photo session at Gretna City Park shows an expectant mother in a flowing pink off-shoulder dress at sunset.
A pregnant woman wearing a soft peachy pink off-shoulder maternity dress poses outdoors in warm sunlight.
A pregnant woman in a flowing pink maxi dress stands near a lake at golden hour at Gretna Park in Gretna, LA
A couple stands under a tree during sunset at Gretna City Park, holding an ultrasound during their maternity session
An expectant mom laughs while dad whispers in her ear during a maternity photoshoot at Gretna City Park in Gretna with warm sunset lighting.
A maternity photo with an expectant mother in a flowing pink off-shoulder dress smiling with her eyes closed at Gretna City Park in Gretna
Couple sharing a kiss in a sunlit field at Gretna City Park during golden hour as sunlight streams through trees in background.
A pregnant woman in a blush pink off-shoulder dress stands in a green field at Gretna City Park at sunset, holding her baby bump.