Picture this: you've just moved halfway across the world to a brand new country. You know absolutely nobody in your new "home", you have two little ones that are under two years old, and better yet, you're pregnant and expecting your third child! Meet T. This was going to be a very special birth; these pictures were going to mean the world to her friends and family who were not able to physically attend the birth because of the distance. 

T chose to deliver at Corniche hospital in Abu Dhabi, and what a wonderful decision that was! Every time I go back to Corniche hospital I am convinced time and time again of how incredibly supportive their labor and delivery staff truly is. I've had the pleasure of witnessing several births at Corniche Maternity Hospital, and have nothing but good things to say!

A special shout out to T’s lovely midwife, Sofia Machado. She was an absolute rockstar and excellent support for T through an entirely natural and unmedicated birth experience <3

When Zaura got in touch with me to enquire about a boudoir maternity session, I could not hide my excitement. This type of shoot had been on my bucket list for a very long time, specially after the lovely glamour shoot with Sara which you can go back and see here!

You probably guessed by now that I absolutely love home shoots for so many reasons, but most importantly, for the simple fact that people can feel so comfortable at home and not "watched". They are more in their element, and you can therefore capture more of their spirit. Or at least that's what I believe. This was definitely the case with Zaura, and we worked together to make some beautiful photographs, most too intimate to share online, however, here are a few PG rated images that I can share with you all :)