I was thrilled when this family booked me for a maternity session at peak Seattle cherry blossoms season. When it came to deciding on location, there were so many options in Seattle. Of course, UW Quad is the prime location to watch these beautiful trees in bloom, but there are so many others as well. Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle is one of those places and I was so happy that we were able to document Yanjin’s maternity session before the season ended. This park is particularly breathtaking this time of year and even as the blooms fade away, the remnants of their beauty remain on the ground for days and weeks to come.

When Yanjin initially reached out to schedule her Seattle cherry blossoms maternity session she was only a few weeks from her due date. We scheduled her maternity photoshoot later in the week, however, just days before our session, she asked if we could move it up as she suspected the baby might be coming sooner.

I love documenting all seasons of motherhood, whether you’re a first time mom or a motherhood veteran and I was so happy that I got to to capture this journey for Yanjin. She wore a beautiful maternity dress – sky blue to honor their soon-to-be baby boy – and her daughter looked adorable in her little outfit. I had a great time getting to know this family as we explored the Arboretum, and I could tell they had a really special connection.

The next morning I woke up to a text from Yanjin telling me that she ended up going into labor that same night so the fact that I got to photograph them on their last night as a family of 3 made this session all the more special.

Interested in booking your Seattle cherry blossoms maternity session? I would love to chat and learn more about your vision! If you would like more information about me and how I work, please visit my About Me page. To see some recent galleries, please visit my Portfolio page.

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About the Photographer
Tanya Zagumenov is a lifestyle newborn and family photographer based in Seattle, serving families across the greater Seattle area. With a background as a software engineer and a heart for storytelling, she brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to documenting motherhood with authenticity and grace. Her in-home sessions are designed to be calm, connected, and deeply personal, so every parent feels seen, celebrated, and at ease.