If you’ve been following along with my journey, you probably know that this year has been a little extra special for me. Not only have I been behind the camera creating empowering boudoir experiences for so many incredible women—I’ve also been growing a little life. At 33 weeks pregnant, I’m officially wrapping up my season and starting maternity leave on September 1st.
Now, before you wonder, “Wait… what about your own family?”—this pregnancy is actually a surrogacy journey. Yep. I’m a surrogate. I’ve been carrying for my amazing intended parents through the help of ConceiveAbilities, and I can’t express enough gratitude for the opportunity. It’s been such a gift to help another family grow, and while the journey has had its challenges (pregnancy always does!), I’m endlessly thankful for how far I’ve been able to keep working and creating for my clients during this time.
Here’s a little behind the scenes from last month! Thank you to Ms. Ali for letting me share. 🙂
Originally, I had planned to step back in mid-August. But then—because I just couldn’t resist—two incredible brides snuck into my calendar. I couldn’t help myself! I’ve been so inspired by the women who trusted me with their sessions, and it felt like the perfect way to close this season before fully shifting gears into baby mode.
I know being a surrogate is something many people are curious about but don’t always know much about, so I’m happy to answer questions if you’ve ever wondered how it works, what the process is like, or why someone would choose to do it. For me, the “why” is simple: it’s an honor to give this gift to my intended parents. And yes, I even hope to do it again—likely in late winter of 2026.
As I head into maternity leave, I just want to say thank you for all the love, support, and encouragement along the way. This season has been beautiful in more ways than one, and I cannot wait to return to the studio after this chapter, ready to keep helping women celebrate their confidence and beauty.
If you’re wanting to book a session for Winter 2025 or anytime after that, I’ll be ready for you love. Here to answer questions in the meantime. Thanks for reading. XO, Emily
