Sophia’s Maternity Session at Bon Air Rose Garden
Client: Sophia
Location: Bon Air Park Rose Garden
Date: July, 2025
Photographed by May
There’s something about golden hour in a rose garden — everything softens, quiets, and glows. And for Sophia’s maternity session, Bon Air Park in Arlington, VA, was the perfect place to capture this tender chapter in her life.
Surrounded by rows of roses in full bloom, she and her partner walked, paused, and held onto each other and the little life growing between them. The light was warm, the air was still, and their connection was undeniable — full of ease, joy, and anticipation.
Their dog joined in, too, making the session feel even more like home. Between soft kisses, hand-holding, and bump cradles, we created timeless images in one of Northern Virginia’s prettiest hidden gems.
Sophia’s quiet confidence and the garden’s romantic energy blended so beautifully — this session was all heart, all light, and all love.
What to Expect From a Maternity Session
Procession planning
as styling help.
Locations that feel natural
and dreamy.
Guided posing to help
you feel relaxed.
“Had a great experience working with May! Prior to our session, she sent us a detailed guide to help us prepare and included things to be mindful of regarding our outfit choices. There was rain in the forecast for our scheduled day, but May was quick to reach out and flexible with rescheduling to avoid the inclement weather.”
– Megan
THE MINI
Only at the Jefferson Memorial and The Rose Garden- 20 minutes of shooting time
- 6 edited images (you’ll receive the full edited gallery to review and select your favorite 6)
- 1 month of online gallery for viewing, downloading, and printing
- Image delivery within 21 days
- Option to purchase additional images or prints
- Up to 5 people
- Optional Upgrade: Prepay $200 to receive the full gallery of 20–40 edited images from your session.
SIGNATURE - JUST US
(just couple / no kids)- 45–60 minutes of relaxed, guided shooting
- 60 edited images (1 image per minute on average)
- Online gallery for 2 months (easy viewing, downloading, printing)
- PDF styling guide to help you prepare
- Image delivery within 14 days
- Any location of your choice
- Travel fee: 1. Studio Option: Studio sessions are available for an additional $300 per hour. 2 . Travel is free within 10 miles of MD 20902. For distances exceeding 10 miles, a 15% fee will be applied for every additional 5 miles.
SIGNATURE - FAMILY STORY
(for maternity with kids)- 45–60 minutes of relaxed, guided shooting
- 60 edited images (1 image per minute on average)
- Up to 7 people
- Online gallery for 2 months (easy viewing, downloading, printing)
- PDF styling guide to help you prepare
- Image delivery within 14 days
- Any location of your choice
- Travel fee: 1. Studio Option: Studio sessions are available for an additional $300 per hour. 2 . Travel is free within 10 miles of MD 20902. For distances exceeding 10 miles, a 15% fee will be applied for every additional 5 miles.
BOOK YOUR MINI SESSION BELOW
Available year-round.
Perfect for sunrise or sunset sessions, with beautiful views in every season..
Limited seasonal availability:
June through September only, while the roses are in full bloom.
WANT MORE THAN JUST A MINI?
Let’s plan a full storytelling session just for you.
MAY ELEVATED PHOTOGRAPHY
Based in Washington, D.C., serving the DMV and beyond
She’s a fine art family and wedding photographer passionate about capturing genuine moments in a timeless, true-to-color style. From candid family connections to intimate micro weddings, she focuses on creating photos that feel natural, relaxed, and full of heart, so you can treasure them for years to come.
