Bardstown KY Photographer | Maternity Session at Bernheim Forest with Brianna

Bardstown KY Photographer | Maternity Session at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

We shot this gorgeous outdoor maternity session in early Spring (March 29, 2021) at the Bernheim Forest front entrance white all of the trees were in full bloom. We were so lucky to have shot this on that day since there was a frost that lasted 2 nights a few days later and caused most of the blooms to die. I absolutely adore this family and am so happy that we were able to preserve such a wonderful night through my lens. Brianna was 32 weeks when we shot this session!

Brianna shared some of her thoughts about her experience and would love to share them with you. I love seeing a session experience through a client’s eyes!

“I chose to work with Jennifer as our photographer, because she makes me feel like a whole session was about me. Being pregnant is a special memorable thing. Even maternity photos. Jennifer is kind, patient, and a Master at what she does.

My experience during the session was so amazing. She took her time with me and made sure I was comfortable. I didn’t feel rushed at all.

These images were so special to me because this is going to be my last baby, my last pregnancy. Also it’s my first girl. I had a certain vision in mind and Jennifer brought that to life more than I could’ve imagined. She took my vision and ran with it and was so creative.

The first time I seen these photos I literally teared up. I had people from other states on my Facebook asking me where in the world I got these pictures done. I am so thankful to have booked with Jennifer and to know her as a person. She is so much more than a business. She has a passion for people and their families. I will hold onto these photos for the rest of my life. It was so hard to pick which photos I love the most. And it will be even harder to pick which ones to blow up on a big canvas.”

I literally teared up reading her review. Knowing that I can make clients feel this special is what motivates me to keep providing such a unique service and limiting the amount of clients I take per month. This tells me I am doing what I am supposed to be doing and not worry about taking in the masses.

Below are a few images that we shot of Brianna while at the studio right before her outdoor portion that evening. I had just got these 2 dresses in and was dying to see how they’d look on a pregnant belly and threw this segment as a complimentary bonus. She certainly didn’t disappoint! Her bump is the perfect size, too! I love how timeless these images are and cannot wait to see them on her walls in the nursery! She looks like an absolute pregnant princess in these photos.

Below are a few other images we created together on another occasion when she was 28 weeks. She had split her session into a 30 minute indoor and 30 minute outdoor session as a perk for booking both her maternity and newborn sessions with my studio. We waited an additional few weeks for the weather to be perfect and trees in bloom, so that is why there is a gap in her sessions. Normally we would shoot them all the same evening.

It’s hard to believe, but that gold dress is actually just a piece of silk that I fashioned to make the dress on site just for these few images. Oddly enough, Brianna had women messaging her asking if they could buy her “dress” when she was done with it and that they had been looking everywhere for one just like it. We both got a giggle out of that! It just goes to show that you can create beautiful fine art maternity images with some simple fabric or with a couture dress. It’s all about the artist’s vision, talent and experience. Posing, lighting, editing and evoking emotions are all part of what create your final images. You truly do get what you pay for. You’re not just paying someone for an hour of their time while in the studio. It’s everything else that they offer within that session experience from start to finish.

If you’re looking for a Bardstown KY Photographer, then I would love to invite you to schedule a no-obligation consultation and studio tour. You can do so by emailing me at Hello@jlritt.com or by submitting a contact form HERE.

More about Jennifer Rittenberry

Jennifer Rittenberry Photography is an award winning photographer based out of Shepherdsville Kentucky. She has been photographing clients throughout the greater Louisville area since 2010 and moved into a brand new studio space in November 2020. She is passionate about her work and strives to achieve the highest level of excellence in her photography, which has earned her a Click PRO status with Clickin Moms Magazine and elite membership with NAPCP. She is also a published artist with NAPCP (National Association of Professional Child Photographers) for her 2017 Rainbow Baby Maternity Series, TAoPAN Magazine in the 2017 Multiples Issue for her newborn twins artistry and again in 2018 for her Rainbow Babies artwork, Beauty & Lifestyle Mommy Magazine and Newborn Photographer Magazine, as well as named 2016 Parent’s Choice Award winner for her fine art portraiture. Located in Central Kentucky, her new studio is only a few minutes from exit 117 from I-65, and only 6 minutes outside of Louisville. Jennifer Rittenberry Photography session fees can be found on the website, but detailed pricing and availability may be requested by email using the contact form or calling the studio.

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We are located at 2896 Highway 44 East, Unit 4, Shepherdsville, KY 40047. Get in touch at (502) 523-2180!