Category: Maternity

Meet Brittany : Seattle Film Photographer

Meet Brittany : Seattle Film Photographer

Meet OMC Collective Member Brittany of Blue Rose Photography. Brittany is a master of Film photography and we wanted to learn more about her process, why she prefers film, and where she goes for inspiration. … When and How did you become a photographer? I got into photography when I was about 21. My boyfriend […]

What to Wear for your Maternity Session

What to Wear for your Maternity Session

Guest post from Seattle maternity, newborn + family photographer (and founder of Om Mama Co.) Meredith McKee Ruth!  Maternity fashion has come a long way & I love all of the variety I see in what my mamas-to-be are choosing to wear for their maternity sessions! There are several different shapes & options you can […]

Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Jennifer Loomis

Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Jennifer Loomis

By Om Mama Collective member, Jennifer Loomis, Seattle Maternity Photographer I have worked in the field of maternity photography since 1994. Every session reaffirms my awe of the innate power of the mother. When my client J came into the studio for her pre-consultation I was immediately intrigued by her grace, beauty, and empowered sense […]

Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Julia Kinnunen

Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Julia Kinnunen

By OMC Vendor Julia Kinnunen, Seattle Birth Photographer I first met Erika and Nick over four years ago when they hired me to photograph their wedding. I remember sitting in our first meeting and thinking “holy moly these people are so stinking cool why on earth would they want to hire me?!” but little did […]

How To Take Maternity Leave When You’re Self-Employed

How To Take Maternity Leave When You’re Self-Employed

Guest post by Mama member, Jenni Gritters! Jenni is a Seattle-based freelance journalist and founder of Zest Storycraft.  She writes mostly about the science of healthy living and is a certified yoga instructor. Jenni and her husband are currently expecting! You can follow Jenni on Instagram. Learn more about Jenni here! When I found out […]

Gender Reveal at the Seattle Great Wheel

Gender Reveal at the Seattle Great Wheel

Gender Reveal Parties Have you or would you consider doing a gender reveal party? I’ve seen some pretty unique & creative ideas over the years! Some favorites include: hitting a baseball that exploded in color, smoke bombs, cake filling, piñatas, pie/cake face smashes, confetti in every which way! Shannon & Joe chose something that was […]

One Woman’s Journey to Motherhood

One Woman’s Journey to Motherhood

Hi there! My name is Erica and I’m new here — new to Seattle that is. My husband and I recently relocated for his job, and I’ve been exploring the Emerald City and preparing for our first baby ever since. Still acclimating to the weather 🙂 I’m a certified personal trainer, yogi, writer/blogger, and mom-to-be […]

Maternity Session at Rattlesnake Lake

Feature: Maternity Session at Rattlesnake Lake by Meredith McKee Photography  I’ve done a couple maternity sessions at Rattlesnake lake now & it is just such a dreamy place to shoot! We did Kelly’s maternity session during the peak of wildfire season this summer & it cast such a dreamy pink haze as the sun began to set […]