Last week, we had the most fun little lifestyle photo shoot at our house, me & the girls making our favorite breakfast food, blueberry pancakes! I opted not to take traditional maternity pictures this time, but I feel like these pictures totally capture the bump in all it’s (oversized) glory! ๐ Doing a lifestyle shoot like this is so much more natural, and way easier on kids than a posed family shoot in the middle of a park. Bonus points for Harper getting to pick out her own outfit & Eloise getting to eat for most of the time. So excited to share a few of our favorites, part two coming soon! XO
Grey Dress c/o Hatch Collection // Happy Camper Tee // Purple Tulle Skirt // Chambray Romper (similar here & here) // Grey Wrap Headband
Thank you so so so much to our talented photographer, Ashley Scobey of Scobey Photography. We will love these photos for years to come!!
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Whitney @ Work it Mommy says
You are all belly and legs! These pictures are darling.
Stephanie Tobler says
I was considering doing a lifestyle photo shoot for our last round of pictures but opted not to. I think I will have to do it for our Christmas photos. What a great way to capture the bond between you and your girls and your adorable bump!
Emily says
OMG, I just love this idea over a traditional maternity shoot. I've always wished for a non-sappy way to capture the bump, and really didn't like the posing. This is GREAT.
Living out of Wedlock says
What a great idea! I love in the moment pictures, these are perfect!
Amy says
Amazing… you and your girls are beautiful. Can I ask where you got Eloise's straw sippy cup? I have been looking for one like that. Thank you:)
Andrea Worley says
beautiful. love this type of shoot!
Aimee says
I LOVE these photos! Such a great idea. Cannot wait to see your sweet baby girl #3! What size is Harper's tutu? Not sure if I should get 2t or the 4! Thank you!
Anonymous says
Very cute! But next time we want to see your pretty face!
bnicolesal says
Such a great idea for a way to photograph your bump with your little ones ๐ Love it! Wish your beautiful face was shown in them though!
Sara Holt says
I'm in love with all of these photos. I've never considered a lifestyle photo shoot but these truly show the essence of our lives at home. I'm in LOVE! Definitely calling up our photographer to get her ideas rolling on how we can make this happen for our own little family (:
mindy D says
(Sorry if this posted twice!) but I'm loving that whisk bowl! Is it an old purchase or is it still around!? Thanks! The pictures are gorgeous! I like the candid shots so much! You and the girls look so happy!
Tawnya Faust says
All such cute photos, I just love lifestyle photography.
Megan says
I love this idea so much and can't wait for part 2!
mindy D says
I'm wondering about that whisk bowl!?
Crystal says
I NEED THAT GIANT CHALKBOARD!!
Carole says
Pregnant with your third and not one ounce of back fat. I loathe you in the nicest way possible! ๐ You look fantastic! And your daughters…too cute for words!
Rachel McInnis says
Love Eloise's sippy cup! What kind is it?
Erica says
These are SO precious! I've said it a million times, but I just love seeing these sweet pictures of you and your girls since I have a daughter as well. ๐
Caitlyn Ziegler says
Sad to not see your beautiful face, but your bod is rockin! The girls are adorable as usual; this was a fun idea ๐
Holly Buckingham says
These are darling! You all look so adorable ๐ Love the baby bump!
Amy Allen says
Such an adorable idea from the traditional "maternity shoot" LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Amy Wiltse says
What is the brand of Eloise's cup? All your photos are perfect!
Jamie @ The Jamie's + 1 says
Oh wow!! I love these. You look wonderful! And the girls are the cutest!
Liz Joiner says
Love this "maternity" shoot! It really captured what a wonderful mother you are.
liz @ sundays with sophie
City Style Country Living says
You and your girls are adorable! I love Eloise's headpiece and Harper's 'Happy Camper' shirt is amazing!
Anonymous says
I'm just obsessed with these photos. I always love when people choose lifestyle ones because they feel so natural and I feel like capture real memories. Beautiful!
"B" says
This is the best idea ever! I cannot wait to do this whenever a third baby may come along (I hope sooner than later, my husband hopes later than sooner). Either way these are adorbs, your girls precious and I love the relaxed feel of it all!
Elizabeth Birenbaum says
Oh my goodness, these are just the best! I LOVE lifestyle shoots and wish I had thought about that when I had my son almost three years ago. My favorite the picture of you high five-ing Harper while pouring pancake batter!
Samantha Neilson says
I LOVE the lifestyle photo shoot idea! What precious memories you were able to capture, and you look amazing as usual! Thank you for sharing ๐
Bada-Bing Creations says
Can I ask what kind of straw cup Eloise has? I can't find ones I like for my little guy!
Fitness Heather says
These are the cutest maternity photos ever! I love the one where your pouring powdered sugar for Harper. Can't wait to see baby girl #3!
Allison Cooley says
My favorite by far is the high five picture but Harper's face in the one underneath it is too adorable! Plus when did Eloise get so big?!
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Nicole says
they're beautiful, but your face is covered in all of them???
Ali Rockwell says
You make pregnancy look wayyyy too cute ๐ These are completely precious.
A Thousand Words says
These are perfection!
Stephanie Dumm says
I love this idea for a photo shoot!!
P.S. What is your favorite pancake recipe? Yours always look so fluffy!!
Anonymous says
I would like to know too!
Anonymous says
I would love to know too!
Briseidy says
so lovely! you girls look great ๐
Crumbs and Curls says
These pictures are so great! You guys are just the cutest!
Kristin
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Leanne says
Great pics!
Laura Acton says
As a photographer, I am always wanting my clients to choose lifestyle sessions. I think they so perfectly capture the memories that are made during every day life. These are beautiful images and you will cherish them forever! Enjoy these last few days!!
Sydney says
What a fun idea for maternity pics!
Summer Ann says
Y'all just get cuter and cuter.
Nicole says
Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Place Under The Pine says
What a great idea. The pics turned out great.
sara McCallum says
Yes!! Mixing bowl and sippy cup?? Beautiful pictures!! Miss your pretty face though. ๐
Ashley @ Life on the Parsons Farm says
What a great idea for a "maternity" shoot….of course you are always ahead of the curve!
Anonymous says
I love these pictures, especially the one with Eloise and her soppy cup. So cute. ๐ I also thought I should tell you that you were in my dream the other night. It was so weird!
Jordan Whitehead says
Its a lollaland lollacup ๐ Amazon has them, along with kohls, target etc.
Amanda {Kids and Cabernet} says
Love all of these pictures so much! The high five one is just precious!
Anonymous says
You and your girls are just natural beauties!! Both inside and out. Thank you for sharing these photos. They should be in a magazine! -NG
Nat{natyouraveragegirl} says
this is SO cute and exactly what I want to do the next time we have a newborn…hopefully soon!
Michelle {lovely little things} says
Amazing photos! you look phenomenal!
Erin Peyerk says
What a great idea for a photo shoot! Beautiful pictures!
Anonymous says
What kind of sippy cup does Eloise have?
MGzPz says
Beautiful!
But your gorgeous face is always hidden! ? other than that, I love them!
Leah Hazley says
LOVE!! Can't wait for more ๐
The Grass Skirt Blog says
That dress looks absolutely incredible on you! You're a beautiful bunch of girls. ๐
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Bria Sommer says
These are beautiful Jess! So creative as a maternity shoot, I'll have to remember if #2 ever happens ๐
Anonymous says
These are precious! I love the idea of a less stress photo shoot. My daughter's 1 year pics were so hard to get because I had these ideas for poses and she just wanted to be on the move, so a lifestyle shoot seems like it would be a waaayyyy better idea! Plus, my hubby HATES posing so maybe this would be less painful when baby #2 gets here. Thanks for the idea and sharing your adorable family!
Kendra
katie snead says
These are so cute!!!!! My pancake mornings are a lot messier!!!!!
Anonymous says
Love the photos!! As always great post! Where did you get the caddy on your table?!?
Brooke Powell says
Love this post! Great photos!
Where did you get your napkin caddy on the table?
Fifth House on the Left says
Beautiful photos! I love seeing your beautiful peaks into your home and family. Thank you for sharing!
Anonymous says
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Jessica says
Thank you so much!
Jessica says
Thank you Ali!! XO
Jessica says
I know, I didn't even notice that at first, my face is showing plenty of ones I had printed & the second set I haven't posted yet. I guess the girls were more important here ๐
Jessica says
I know, she is so big!! I'm sure she'll look even more grown up when the new baby arrives!
Jessica says
Thank you so much!
Jessica says
Yes it is the LollaCup! ๐ They do leak out the straw though, they're more meant for older kids or just to have at the table. We try not to let her run around with it unless it just has water in it because she loves to dump the water out. But we do love them!
Jessica says
Thank you so much!!
Jessica says
Thank you! My favorite too!
Jessica says
Thanks so much, so much easier with kids! ๐
Jessica says
Thank you!!
Jessica says
Thanks so much!
Jessica says
Thank you! What a sweet thing to say! XO
Jessica says
Thank you, you're so sweet!
Jessica says
Yep, a LollaCup. I get them on Amazon & occasionally they are featured on Zulily! ๐
Jessica says
Thanks so much!!
Jessica says
Thank you Holly! XO
Jessica says
Thank you!!
Jessica says
Thanks so much Erica!!
Jessica says
It is a Lollacup, you can find them on Amazon or occasionally on Zulily! ๐
Jessica says
Oh, I can assure you there is plenty of back fat happening! Don't you worry! ๐ XO
Jessica says
Thank you! My husband made it, super easy there are tons of tutorials online, this was just a sheet of smooth finish wood painted with chalkboard paint & framed out in white 2×1 trim! ๐ XO
Jessica says
Ah it is sold out from West Elm! They occasionally bring them back so just keep an eye out! ๐
Jessica says
Thank you!
Jessica says
thanks so much, me too!
Jessica says
Yes, definitely make it happen, so much fun! ๐ Thank you!
Jessica says
Thank you! These were less about me, more about the girls & the baby bump ๐ But my face is in plenty of others. XO
Jessica says
Thanks so much! It is a 2T ๐ they are long but so adorable!!
Jessica says
Thank you Andrea!! XO
Jessica says
Thank you so much!
Jessica says
Thanks so much, I agree! ๐ XO
Jessica says
Thanks stephanie!! Yes, I totally want this type of shoot for Christmas cards, I know it will be much less stressful with the babies too! ;0
Jessica says
Thanks Whitney! XO
Jessica says
Thanks so much girl! XO
Jessica says
Thanks Stephanie! These were actually the Krusteez brand from a box with blueberries added, just in the essence of time! ๐ But I use tons of different recipes just depending on what ingredients we have on hand. The trick to making them fluffy is letting the batter set for 3-4 minutes after mixing before you make them! ๐
Jessica says
Thank you so much!
Jessica says
Thank you, baby girl loves her morning milk! ๐
Jessica says
Thank you Ashley, you're the sweetest! XO
Jessica says
Thanks Sara! Mixing bowl is old from West Elm & the sippy cup is a Lollaland LollaCUp ๐
Jessica says
Thank you!!
Jessica says
Thank you!! XO
Jessica says
Thank you Summer! XO
Jessica says
Thank you!!
Jessica says
I can imagine it must be so much easier & more fun from the photographers point of view as well! ๐ Thank you so much!
Jessica says
Thank you!
Jessica says
Thanks so much!
Jessica says
Thank you Michelle!
Jessica says
Thanks Nat! Hopefully soon is right, praying for you!! XO
Jessica says
You're too sweet nicole! XO
Jessica says
Thank you so much!
Jessica says
Thanks so much! It's actually from an old beach restaurant in Florida, I asked if I could buy one from the table because I loved it so much. It was holding ketchup, mustard & menus! ๐ Wish I had gotten more looking back! ๐
Jessica says
Thanks so much! It's actually from an old beach restaurant in Florida, I asked if I could buy one from the table because I loved it so much. It was holding ketchup, mustard & menus! ๐ Wish I had gotten more looking back! ๐
Jessica says
Oh the sink was piled high & everyone was covered in melted blueberries afterward. I have more pictures of Eloise with pancake all over her face! ๐
Jessica says
Yes, they're so much easier on everyone. My husband got out of these because he was at work, we wanted them to be more about the girls anyway. But we will do something similar for our newborn photos I'm sure! ๐
Jessica says
Hoping #2 happens for you! And thank you so much! XO
Jessica says
Thank you! I live in it, so comfortable!! XO
Jessica says
Thanks Leah!! XO
Jessica says
Thank you!
Bada-Bing Creations says
Thank you! I think we will have both table cups and "around the house" cups ๐ And you are super sweet and awesome to reply to everyone. I appreciate it so much! I don't know how you do it with two and one on the way…I can barely function with my one, lol!
Hackwell4 says
Simply gorgeous, the only thing missing is your hubby ๐
Thanks for sharing!
Katie Mae says
Where is that beautiful glass pendant light over your kitchen table from?
Chanell Jarvis says
I love these photos! So natural and beautiful. And, can I please just say how much I love your blog?! It's so effortless and real, which is totally my favorite thing about it. I would love your help on getting mine started! I emailed you maybe a week ago with some questions about it. Any advice you could lend would be appreciated. I'll be praying for a safe and healthy delivery of baby girl number three, mama! ๐
pottymouthedmommyblog.com says
Long time reader, first time commenter ๐ I love lifestyle photo shoots and I LOVE these photos (so shout out to Ashley Scobey!) I just wanted to chime in and say – the photographer took an artistic approach and I totally love the images you posted. I could go to any blog and see a zillion posed images with everyone cheesing at the camera- I love your style and your take on this maternity shoot! Can't wait to read a baby post!
Anonymous says
I am also curious where the beautiful pendant is from! I remember seeing this months ago and had to come back to ask ๐