This family maternity session at Chester Frost Park in Hixson, TN was such a sweet mix of real-life moments and genuine connection. The soft golden light, river views, and natural setting made it the perfect place to capture this season.


There’s something extra special about maternity sessions when there’s already a little one involved, and this one was such a beautiful blend of connection, patience, and real moments.


We met at Chester Frost Park during golden hour, with the softest light filtering through the trees and the river in the background. It gave us the most beautiful, natural setting to document this season for the Keiscome family.

Posed family photo, with parents and toddler looking at each other on a bridge in a field in Hixson, Tennessee, golden hour light
Posed family photo with toddler on dads shoulders, standing together on bridge and smiling at camera in a field in Hixson, Tennessee

Like a lot of sessions with toddlers, things didn’t go perfectly, and honestly, that’s part of what made it so meaningful. Their little girl was up past bedtime and had a bit of a tough moment at first, but dad stepped in so we could grab some quiet, peaceful shots of mom. Those ended up being some of my favorites. She looked so beautiful in that green dress, surrounded by golden light, just soaking in this season before baby arrives.

Maternity full body shot of mom holding belly and dress, looking off her shoulder in Hixson TN, warm golden light, bay in the background
Close-up maternity photo of moms hands resting on baby bump, captured in soft natural light outdoors in Hixson, Tennessee.
Maternity full body shot of mom holding belly and dress, looking off her shoulder in Hixson TN, warm golden light, bay in the background

Once things settled, we got into the sweetest rhythm. Some of the most special moments came from mom holding her daughter close, with lots of cuddles, laughter, and the cutest little butterfly kisses. You could really see how much their daughter looks like her too, a true little mini-me, which made those moments even more meaningful.

Mom holding toddler, both laughing with toddler looking at camera and mom looking at her in a field in Hixson, TN, warm golden light
Candid close up photo of mother holding her toddler close, toddler looking at camera in soft evening light in Hixson, TN. Warm, intimate
Mom and toddler holding hands looking at each other in Hixson, TN with bay behind them in warm, golden light

These are the kinds of sessions I love most. The ones that aren’t perfectly polished, but are full of real connection, patience, and love. Those in-between moments always end up meaning the most.


If you’d like to see more maternity sessions or learn more about what to expect, you can view my maternity photography page here.

Toddler girl standing on bridge looking out in Hixson, Tennessee, warm golden hour light
Natural light maternity photo of expecting parents standing together, hands on baby bump, sharing a quiet moment outdoors in Hixson, TN

If you’re looking for a relaxed, natural maternity or family session in Chattanooga, TN or nearby areas like Hixson, I’d love to help you capture this season in a way that feels real and easy. Use the button below to reach out.