Smiling family sitting on a white bench during a summer maternity session at Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond, Virginia, featuring a pregnant mother in a floral dress with her partner and young son in a garden setting.

Motherhood

A Golden Hour Maternity Session at Historic Tuckahoe

Planning a golden hour maternity session in Richmond VA? You’re not alone—and this one was extra special. It was my third time photographing this beautiful mama in just eight months, and each session has marked a meaningful chapter in her story. We met first on my Christmas tree farm for holiday minis, then again on a quiet winter day for her New Year’s pregnancy announcement. Now, just three weeks before she meets her second son, we came together again for something timeless.

Why Golden Hour Maternity Sessions Shine in Richmond VA

We chose Historic Tuckahoe for this golden hour maternity session in Richmond VA, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The light just before sunset was soft and dreamy, and the historic estate provided a peaceful backdrop that allowed everything else to melt away. This location always feels grounding and celebratory—exactly the tone we wanted for this season of anticipation.

Watching her move with confidence, strength, and grace—carrying not just her baby, but the layered joy of motherhood—was incredibly powerful. There’s something so emotional about photographing someone over time. I see her story unfold in chapters, and with each one, she becomes even more herself.

Capturing the Beauty of Golden Hour in Richmond Maternity Portraits

This maternity session felt like a celebration of everything that’s come before and everything that’s just ahead. The soft light, the calm energy, and the space to reflect created something truly meaningful. These images hold space for transition, beauty, and the quiet strength of motherhood.

Expecting couple walking hand in hand through a golden field during their golden hour maternity session at Historic Tuckahoe near Richmond, VA.
Glowing maternity portraits of a pregnant mother in a floral dress and her partner at sunset on the scenic grounds of Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond, Virginia.
Peaceful maternity portrait of a mother-to-be gently holding her belly beneath a tree at Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond, VA.
Sweet family moment featuring big brother cuddled up to mom’s baby bump during a maternity session at Historic Tuckahoe near Charlottesville, Virginia.
Tender maternity family photo session at Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond, VA, featuring glowing golden hour light and soft summer greenery.
Expecting couple shares a quiet moment near a white fence and pasture at golden hour during a maternity session at Historic Tuckahoe in Virginia.
Family maternity portraits taken at Historic Tuckahoe near Charlottesville, VA, featuring a mom, dad, and big brother surrounded by garden greenery and brick architecture.
Solo maternity portrait of a mother in a floral dress standing barefoot in a sun-drenched field at golden hour at Historic Tuckahoe.
Pregnant couple kisses beneath a lush tree in the manicured gardens of Historic Tuckahoe during a romantic Virginia maternity photo session.
Maternity portrait of a glowing mother-to-be in a sunlit field, showcasing soft golden light and rustic charm during a summer maternity session at Historic Tuckahoe near Richmond, VA.
Intimate maternity photo of an expecting couple smiling with foreheads touching, surrounded by blooming white elderflowers at Historic Tuckahoe in Virginia.


Planning a maternity session in Richmond, Charlottesville, or the surrounding countryside? I’d be honored to help you celebrate this season with timeless, heartfelt portraits that reflect the beauty of your growing family.


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