Heartfelt Maternity Session at Max Starcke Park | Morgan and Hayden

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There are some sessions that stay with you long after their over—sessions that touch your heart in ways words can hardly describe. Morgan and Hayden’s heartfelt maternity session at Max Starcke Park in Seguin, TX was one of those sessions. Filled with so much emotion, beauty, and strength, this session was more than just photos—it was a celebration of love, resilience, and remembrance.

Heartfelt Maternity Session

When Morgan first reached out to me, she shared her story, which was one of loss, love, and hope. Morgan and Hayden’s first baby, Harrison, was born sleeping. Though his time on Earth was brief, his impact on their lives is immeasurable. Harrison’s presence was deeply felt during this session, woven into every detail they thoughtfully brought along: a necklace with his name, a bear that weighs exactly as much as he did at birth, a beautiful rainbow bouquet, and a tiny onesie to honor his memory.

The day of their session, the weather was uncertain and rain forecasted. I debated rescheduling the session, but Morgan already had her hair and makeup done, so we decided the session would go on – rain or shine. As if on cue, the rain gently paused, and the sun peeked through the clouds. Morgan and Hayden shared that rain has always been tied to Harrison’s story, appearing on significant dates. The rain felt like a gentle reminder of his love, and the sun breaking through seemed like Harrison’s way of saying hello.

Morgan and Hayden’s strength and openness throughout the session were deeply inspiring. They spoke about Harrison with so much love, and their willingness to share their story brought an indescribable beauty and emotion to the images we captured. I loved that we were able to both celebrate the anticipated arrival of sweet baby Hanson while honoring the memory of his brother, Harrison.

Kind Words from Morgan

As I delivered their gallery, Morgan sent me the sweetest message that truly moved me to tears:

“I could cry. Oh my goodness. I am absolutely obsessed with our pictures and your talent!!! 🥹🩵 There’s not one that I don’t like. I’m so thankful I found you!! You can see the joy on our faces. It has been a long time since we could just smile or giggle and I think that’s what makes these even more special!”

Her words meant so much to me and reminded me of why I do what I do—why documenting these moments is so incredibly important. It’s about more than just photos. It’s about capturing the emotions, the memories, and the stories of my clients that will be treasured for a lifetime. 

Morgan and Hayden, thank you for sharing and trusting me with your story and allowing me to be a part of such a special moment in your lives. Your strength and love for Harrison, as well as your excitement for baby Hanson, are truly inspiring. I can’t wait to meet your sweet rainbow baby and document his Fresh 48 and newborn portraits.

Ready to book your maternity or newborn session? I’d love to tell your story and document your memories!  Reach out today to get started. I can’t wait to hear from you! 

Vendors:  

Hair: Charli with Jax Studio

MakeUp: Selina with Jax Studio

Flowers: Alyssa Hoskins

Laurie Adalle Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in San Antonio, Texas and serves the surrounding areas. To inquire with Laurie Adalle  fill out the form to connect!

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