From Florida to the Foothills: a Chilly morning Maternity Session in Ellijay

Some sessions stay with you long after the final shutter click—and Austyn and Dusty’s early morning maternity session in the North Georgia mountains was one of those.

They made the trip all the way from sunny Florida to Ellijay, trading palm trees for peaceful mountain views and chilly mountain air. That morning greeted us with a thick blanket of clouds and crisp temperatures—not the golden sunrise we’d hoped for, but still completely magical in its own way.

We explored a quiet, open field with tall, soft grasses swaying gently in the breeze. There was something serene and timeless about the muted tones and the stillness all around us. Austyn and Dusty brought such warmth to the session, laughing through the cold and leaning into each other like they’d done it a hundred times before.

Despite the gray skies, their love was the brightest thing in the frame. Every image tells the story of a couple full of excitement, tenderness, and joy as they await their little one. These two radiated connection, and the calm of the morning only made their story feel even more intimate and special.

Austyn and Dusty, thank you for trusting me with this moment in your journey. You made that chilly Ellijay morning feel full of heart.