Who doesn't wanna look good for a photo shoot? At nine months pregnant, though, assembling a cute yet comfy maternity shoot outfit can be challenging. Peep what I did for my session with Danni of DFinney Photography!
Sooo… this mini photo session happened way back in October. YIKES! I’ve shared a few photos here and there (and you’ve probably seen a couple floating around on the internet!) but never the full batch. My bad y’all. Well, what better time to do so than during my August #31WriteNow blogging challenge! DMV-based photographer (yes, I went all the way to DC!) Danielle ‘Danni’ Finney is the talent behind the camera. With her amazing ability to use natural light to achieve gorgeous, colorful images, her work has definitely become instantly recognizable. Between Danni’s eye for prime locations and the work of her MUA Stephanie of Runway Ready Makeup Artistry, these shots came out way better than I ever would have expected! Although well into Fall, the weather beautifully cooperated with our plans. It was a gorgeous day. My entire outfit was purchased at H&M with the exception of the shoes…
I met Danni last year via Facebook through mutual curlfriends and was drawn to her beautiful smile, TWA and awesome style. Once I learned she was a photographer and viewed her amazing work, it was a wrap! I stalked followed DFinneyPhotography on Facebook and Tumblr just about every day to see what was new. Her work has been featured on Essence.com and you may recall this photo shoot with natural hair vlogger Mae aka NaturalChica which transitioned to the Curlbox cover art you see here. I even stepped in front of her camera for a mini shoot of my own. Yes, Danielle ‘Danni’ Finney is the talent behind it all! Because she encompasses everything ToBNatural is about, I just had ask her a few questions about her hair, her style and her art… How long have you been natural? Why? My whole life basically! When I was 11 my mother tried a kiddie…