I totally cried when Nova asked me to photograph her & her husband during her pregnancy. When I became a mother, she was there…both times – as a doula, a photographer, and as a friend. So you can imagine how it feels to be a part of her journey into motherhood. I saw her in the begining of her pregnancy but hadn’t seen her in months until we met for the session. I was not surprised that she looked as great as she did since I consider her to be one of the loveliest women I know, in all definitions of the word.
I hope you all enjoy the photos as much as I do.
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This was right after Chis told us his “How to make a hormone” joke. :)



Love. :)
Danielle - WOW! These are incredible! You can really tell how much the subject means to you! And I think the bump photo is just too cute!
christina - These turned out so well. I love them all.
Melissa McClure - Nova you look stunning! Chrystal captured you in all your motherly glory! Congrats!
Amy Corona - WOW! These are amazing! Can I add…What a sexy Mamma!!!
Lindsay - Beautiful!!! I especially love the “bump” pic. Too cute!
Yo' Momma - Seriously?? Can anyone THAT pregnant be any sexier? it makes me wanna just get a food baby going and try to get me a BUMP picture!! WANT MORE PHOTOS OF THEM!!!!
Rosie - Nova is one of the lovilest persons I know, in every way too. You said it well Chrystal! And you catch some magic here in your camera. Beautiful work…beautiful subjects. Inspirational!
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