Jen and Westin have been in front of my camera for a lot of really special seasons of life, and getting to photograph their spring maternity session at Queeny Park in St. Louis felt like such a full circle moment.
I first met them for their engagement session in Chicago back in August of 2023. A year later, I photographed their wedding in St. Louis in August of 2024, and now they’re preparing to welcome their first baby. Watching my couples move through these milestones together is one of my favorite parts of this job.
Their maternity session took place in Queeny Park in St. Louis in early April, right when spring was starting to show up in the best way. The park was full of soft white blooms and wide grassy fields, and the light was perfectly overcast, which made everything feel calm and dreamy.
Jen wore two outfits that photographed beautifully in the landscape. Her first look was a form fitting white dress that highlighted her bump in such a simple and elegant way. For her second outfit, she changed into loose white linen pants with a cozy beige cardigan that was partially unbuttoned, letting her bump peek through. It felt relaxed and natural, which was perfect for the setting.
One thing I’ve always loved about Jen and Westin is how easy they are together. Their sessions never feel forced. They laugh a lot, they’re affectionate without trying too hard, and they really trust the process. That makes photographing them feel effortless every time.
It’s been so special documenting their story over the past couple of years, from Chicago to their St. Louis wedding and now this new chapter. I can’t wait to see them step into parenthood.
If you want to see more from their wedding day in St. Louis, you can view that post here: Jen & Westin’s St. Louis Wedding.
xx,
Abby Rose | St. Louis Photographer
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