We never pass up the opportunity to ring in a new day with a good coastal maternity sesh around here. Rachel + her guy Seth are photographers over at Blue Barn Photography, where they capture lots of pretty weddings + fams enveloped in big swaths of natural light (our fave!). Made sense to have one of their very own team members Taylor Lovette to behind the lens for their own maternity shoot.

As cheesy as it sounds, some of our favorite moments together have been spent holding hands and sharing our dreams on long walks on the beach. So it was only natural that we celebrate our son, Ezra Grey, and this new season of life on the edge of the salty waters of the charming North Carolina coast.

Love Rachel’s jewels by Moon & Lola.

More lovely shots in the gallery…

Thanks to Taylor Lovette for sharing today!

Photography: Taylor Lovette of Blue Barn Photography / Dress: Amsale via Bella Bridesmaids / Jewelry: Moon & Lola / Hair: Kristin Riddick of Elle Bee Salon Studios / Makeup: Mena Garcia