Claire's Maternity Session at Gray Whale Cove | Half Moon Bay, California

by Mark Pereyra

Motherhood is the greatest adventure.

When I think of my own mother, she was hard-working, loving, caring, and someone that wanted me to see the world. I remember growing up in Reno, we used to take road trips with my cousins and grandparents. Everywhere from Las Vegas to Arizona, to California, and when I was 11 years old, we moved to California entirely for a new life. I was a mama’s boy.

So when Claire asked me to do her maternity photos, I had to do it.

Claire’s journey into motherhood has also been an adventure. Having a child before marriage has been a unique experience for her and Austin, but Claire knows she was born to be a mother. She’s ready to give herself to this new person in her life, and I wanted to capture what that meant in this session - everything from the stillness and softness on the beach to the intimate, funny, and quiet moments with her partner.

Congratulations again on this new journey, Claire and Austin! I’m super honored to have taken your photos.