After we decided on Lisbon for our anniversary/babymoon, I knew I wanted to take some time on our trip for a maternity shoot. After all, how often do you find yourself in one of the most beautiful cities in the world while expecting your first baby?
But, that meant finding a potentially non-English speaking photographer in a foreign locale (not always an easy task). Thankfully, with the help of Instagram and a series of hashtag searches (#lisbonphotography, #lisbonphotographer, #lisbonwedding, #lifestyleshoot, etc. etc.), I fortuitously came upon Atmosphere Fotografia – and am so very pleased I did. Husband and wife team, Sandra and Miguel, are absolutely lovely and their work – undeniably romantic, documentary and refined.
To create my maternity look, I wore a white lace camisole dress that has been sitting in my closet for years. The dress has always been a little too boxy, requiring a belt or other waist embellishment for shape, but with baby on the way, the bump seemed to perfectly fill this romantic white frock. To create a breezy European vibe, I opted for more casual shoes and wore white square toe mules with wood heels. Finally, for accessories, I wanted to introduce a little personality, sparkle and color and wore rose gold jhumka earrings (detachable to create two looks) and cuffs from Minza Khan’s new jewelry line, which like her bags, fuse traditional South Asian craftsmanship and design with western influences.
The Jhumka Earrings from Minza Khan added the perfect touch of color and shine to this romantic maternity look. 
Love how this once boxy lace cami dress now fits over my baby bump. 
For a more relaxed European look, try a pair of block heeled mules in place of stilettos. 
Love how the foliage brings out the details in this dress. 
Sometimes you just have to capture those very special moments. 
Loved being able to capture some of the classic Portuguese tilework during this shoot. 
Perfect dress for our anniversary/babymoon trip. 
When in doubt, choose a pair of earrings that stand out. 
Azulejos. 
Square toe sandals are the go-to shoe silhouette this season. 
Love the edges of this lace dress. 
Can’t believe baby will be here in less than three months! 
Love wearing white for a maternity look. 
To compliment the earrings, I wore these gorgeous rose gold cuffs from Minza Khan with the most delicate crystal and pearl details. 
A little glitz on the ears and wrist complete the look. 
Thinking about ways to bring this gorgeous doorway home to NYC. 
Such a special moment captured perfectly by Atmosphere Fotografia. 
Feeling very European. 
Tchau Lisboa
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