Maternity Photo Series

Hi guys! I’m so excited to finally share my maternity series pictures with you! The team I worked with (tagged below) was an amazing and inspiring group of women. Each are incredibly successful and talented in their own fields, photography, makeup artistry, hair, styling, everything- but on top of that they were all so humble and chill like true girl bosses should be.

The inspiration behind this series was to celebrate the beauty of being pregnant. Pregnancy can be so draining, emotionally and physically. It can also be hard to feel happy or beautiful with all of the changes going on in your body, gaining so much weight, and let’s not forget the lack of sleep. Taking the time to take pictures, post them on Instagram, and document this period in life is actually so important. There’s so much time to find out the best site to buy Instagram followers and grow the reach of your profile. But this is such a beautiful phase, which apparently is very short. So you need to capture the essence of all of it and preserve it. I think I have like two pictures of being pregnant with Adam so I always advise moms-to-be to do it because later in life you will really appreciate it.

I only say this because I’ve had quite a few friends myself who have been skeptical about having maternity photographs taken. Don’t get me wrong, I know exactly where they are coming from, but there is truly nothing to be afraid of. There are so many professionals, similar to this Los Angeles Maternity Photographer who have done this for so many years now, and they have the ability to make you feel comfortable and beautiful, even if you don’t feel it at the time. It really is something worth doing because just think about the memories and photographs that you can look back on in a couple of years’ time and reminisce about. That is why I am so pleased that I took the plunge and did it.

It was really fun to also incorporate my culture into the looks by wearing traditional Pakistani clothing. The appearance idea is actually borrowed from my family members because I wanted to give a nod to my Sindhi heritage. (The hat I’m wearing is a typical traditional Sindhi hat.) Also, if this session turns out great, perhaps I can include one of these photographs in the family history book (learn how to make a family history book) that depicts our entire heritage.

As for the background, I may have to do a bit of research to find a perfect location. Truthfully, the surrounding can be very crucial for the photoshoot. In that case, one way to find the right location can be through checking out other photoshoots in the city. Say you are situated in Portland, it can be more effective to find Portland maternity photography locations so that you can get an idea about how the snaps can come out. For me, it was a bit of research on my part and the exceptional skills of my crew, that made the whole ordeal a success.

Overall, having a day of pampering, getting glam, wearing gorgeous clothes, and shooting in an incredible location – what could be better?? For your own maternity shoot with this team, contact Skaiste Vingilys photography!

Photo credits: Stylist @abbybellacouture Make up @veerubiomakeup Hair @marfy27 Videographer @cbixx Photographer @skaiste_vingilys Jewelry @mahrukh.akuly.jewelry Custom gown (look 1) @StyleMeCouture

For a peek behind the scenes watch this video:

Photo Credit: Stylist @abbybellacouture Make up @veerubiomakeup Hair @marfy27 Videographer @cbixx Photographer @skaiste_vingilys Jewelry @mahrukh.akuly.jewelry Custom gown (look 1) @StyleMeCouture

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Photo Credit: Stylist @abbybellacouture Make up @veerubiomakeup Hair @marfy27 Videographer @cbixx Photographer @skaiste_vingilys Jewelry @mahrukh.akuly.jewelry Custom gown (look 1) @StyleMeCouture

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Last week we took a quick trip to escape the snow for some sunshine in Key Largo, Florida☀️ We spent every moment possible outside, Tom and Adam got their Scuba Diver PADI certification (yay!) while Sophia and I spent our days either swimming or drawing marine life and landscapes. This was my first trip after my sister passed last November, and even though I look so happy here, there were so many moments I felt the grief and sadness, as if it happened just yesterday. I am still figuring out how I want to show up in this space, as I have changed so much as a person since the loss. I just don’t feel called to post some of the things I shared before. Maybe that will change someday, or maybe it will just naturally evolve into something new. I think I will take this year to just process it all. (Even the idea of taking an entire year to think through something is a huge shift for my usually hyperactive type A personality) My focus at the moment is just living in the moment with my family and friends, spending time doing things that make me happy and healthy. I hope to share some of that journey here with you ~ thanks for following along ❤️
I had planned to shoot this outfit in collaboration with @lenacoutureofficial right before my dear sister passed away. Saba, the designer, was more than understanding if I didn’t want to anymore - but after thinking on it for a while I decided I wanted to - in my sister’s honor 💗 She was always my biggest hype woman. When i would feel like I’m not good enough or that I should quit (which was often) she would tell me I was unique and great and to keep it up. When I think of my sister, beauty and love is all that she embodied in her being. She expressed that on the outside also - as she loved to wear everything glam, bright & colorful, and full of bling. Hair done, nails done, everything did - that was Nusrat. For this shoot I took the time to get glam after a long hiatus - and makeup and hair took so long because I think I forgot how to do it, but afterwards I was surprised how I felt transformed. When I wore this gorgeous outfit that I know was designed with such love and incredible attention to detail by @lenacoutureofficial, I felt all of that beauty - like a walking piece of art, and very much at peace. Thank you so much to @divmophoto for capturing the feeling so well 💕
Ski weekend with my favorites ❄️❄️ So proud of Sophia for skiing on her own for the first time!
There are some trees with seeds that only grow after a fire. Their seeds are completely sealed with a resin that have to be physically melted off by a great fire in order to propagate. So to do we as humans, gain wisdom only after great pain and suffering.*
A month ago (and one day) I lost my sister and best friend to cancer. I am still completely gutted and broken. But, I’m also so so grateful to have had felt the love that now brings me so much heartbreak. ❤️ I am so inspired by her - and I will forever live my life to honor her memory. Miss you sis ❤️
Classic outfit combo: oversized blazer + denim 🖤fendi mules @shoeslutz
Just a mom who loves mums 🌸 🪴
Cozy for a coffee date ☕️
French. Toast. Egg. Bake. Save this recipe for a weekend or holiday brunch - it’s SO good and fool-proof! I’m not even a sweet person and I love it. The pecans are a non-negotiable IMO - I get honey bourbon vanilla pecans for this and it is just heavenly. Enjoy!