Pregnancy has a quiet way of changing everything. There is a stillness that begins to settle in as a mother prepares to welcome a new life, a gentle awareness that something beautiful is about to unfold.
This maternity session took place in my natural light home studio in Bountiful. Most of the portraits focused on the mother as she honored this season of carrying her baby, with a few moments shared with dad as well. Studio sessions allow space to slow down and simply notice the beauty of motherhood before the baby arrives.
Soft, neutral tones and simple styling kept the focus on connection and the quiet strength of motherhood. These sessions are never about elaborate posing, but about preserving the feeling of this season before life changes in the most wonderful way.
Many families who come in for maternity portraits later return for newborn photography in my Bountiful studio once their baby arrives.
A Motherhood Thought
There is something sacred about the waiting season of motherhood. Long before we hold our baby in our arms, love has already begun to grow in ways we cannot fully explain.
My natural light studio in Bountiful serves families throughout Davis County and the Salt Lake City area who are looking for simple and timeless maternity portraits that focus on connection and the beauty of motherhood.
If you are in this season of motherhood right now, I hope this post reminds you to slow down and notice the beauty in it. These moments of waiting pass quickly, but the love they hold stays with us forever.












The above clothing is provided by My Studio Wardrobe and is available for your session.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
I have a cozy Natural Light Photography Studio setup in my home located in Davis County (Bountiful) Utah.
My focus is on Motherhood, ranging from Maternity, Newborn, and Milestone sessions, to beautiful outdoor family portraiture.
I take a very light, clean, and pure approach to my photography from stylizing and providing
clients access to my Wardrobe Collection, to natural authentic posing to ensure I capture honest personalities and connections.
If you are looking for a family photographer in the
Salt Lake City and surrounding areas,
I invite you to take a look around my blog, Facebook, and Instagram,
and please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Julie Sheriff Photography
Utah’s Award-Winning Photographer
Specializing in organic fine art maternity, baby, child, and family photography in
Salt Lake County, Davis County, Weber County, and surrounding areas.
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