This maternity session in Palo Alto’s cactus garden is an extra special one! My dear friends Julia and Ryan are expecting their first child in October - only a few weeks away!! If you know them personally, it will be no surprise that these two have been constantly pushing themselves to do more with less time in all spheres of their lives. This has been especially true for them during these past few months, where they’ve seen each other through multiple transitions - professional, communal, and personal. I’ve been personally blessed witnessing their commitment to support each other and bring all their concerns before God through it all. We were able to secure a rare weekend evening together in their final stages of pregnancy, and I’m so excited to share these portraits commemorating this precious season of waiting and looking forward to a brand new family member!