Jerrika + Julian | Cherry Blossom Mommy & Me Session
about the session
One of my favorite sessions I’ve done recently is this Mommy + Me session for Jerrika! I photographed her special bond with her son Julian and it was the sweetest reminder of a mama’s love for her little boy (did you know I have three of my own?)
We took these mother and son photos in Baker Park, which is definitely a photographer’s hot spot, especially this time of year! The cherry blossoms are so popular in and around Washington DC this time of year and this park in Frederick, Maryland is no exception. You can see from the photos why it was probably so busy: the blooms are to die for! The park is also easy to access and has a lot of variety in the spaces where you can pose your clients.
A little about Jerrika: Jerrika is a professional makeup artist and runs a Mom Empowerment Platform called The Imperfect Mom Tribe. She co-parents with Julian’s dad and does all she can to help him grow into a strong, confident, and smart man. This truly speaks to my heart and I knew I wanted to shoot with her as soon as I came across her platform online! I actually reached out to her — that’s when you know you’re in for a winning session—- when you reach out to the client first!
Jerrika’s platform is amazing to me. Women who empower other women? Yes, please. Her makeup and hair were INCREDIBLE. Definitely a prime example of why you want to work with a professional makeup artist for your photos. She looked amazing, and I wish all my mamas would devote some extra time to themselves in this way before the shoot. Getting glammed up to look and feel your best, most confident self will make a huge difference in your photos. Plus, all you mamas deserve to get pampered.
Julian fell asleep on their drive over from Baltimore, but after a few minutes and some encouragement from his auntie who came along to be their hype girl, he perked up for us and gave us that killer smile we needed. Jerrika was so kind and easy to work with. The bond between her and Julian was so powerful. You could just tell they take care of each other, love each other, and want what’s best for each other.
This shoot meant so much to me personally and I’ve been so excited to share with you. If a mommy + me session feels like the right option for you to celebrate your bonds with each of your kids, just shoot me a message! I’d love to meet you.
