Dreamy Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens

Stephanie’s dreamy maternity session at Maclay Gardens State Park was perfection. When she contacted me and we talked about her ideas for this session, I knew we were a great fit. It’s always such fun to work with a client who shares a vision because I’m able to get extra creative. Also, it’s easy to see why this location is one of my favorites.

She wanted a romantic, feminine, dreamy, vibe for these photos and I think we created just that. If you’d like a maternity or newborn session, contact me and we can talk all things maternity and newborn. I’m currently booking into April 2022.

Scroll to the end of this post to see a slideshow of this entire session.

Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida
Dreamy Romantic Maternity Session at Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida

Stephanie’s dreamy maternity session at Maclay Gardens State Park was perfection. When she contacted me and we talked about her ideas for this session, I knew we were on the same page and that this was going to be so much fun to create her maternity session at Maclay Gardens State Park with her.

She wanted a romantic, feminine, dreamy, vibe for these photos and I think we created just that. If you’d like a maternity or newborn session for your own baby on the way, contact me and we can talk all things maternity and newborn. I’m currently booking into January 2022.


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What Is Lifestyle Newborn Photography?

There are certain places that just make everything easier.

The light falls right. The space feels calm. The family relaxes without even realizing it. 

I have been thinking a lot lately about the locations I keep coming back to, and what it is about them that works. Some are outdoors with gorgeous natural canopy and soft, open light. Some are quieter, more tucked away. Some I discovered by accident and now I wouldn't trade them.

What they all have in common is this: they feel true to the families I photograph here in Tallahassee and the surrounding area. Unhurried. Warm. Real. Give me all the "old Florida" vibes.

Swipe through to see a few of my favorites right now. Do you have a favorite spot around Tallahassee, or somewhere nearby that means something to your family? I would genuinely love to hear it - drop it in the comments or send me a message. I am always looking to grow this list.

Seen here are Goodwood Museum and Gardens, St. Theresa, Summer Camp Beach, Park Avenue Chain of Parks, and Dorothy B. Oven Park.
That’s not a filter. That’s the finish.

Editing isn’t about fixing something that went wrong, it’s the last step in creating the image. The light, the color, the feeling. It all comes together in the edit.

Raw files are a little like unfinished film negatives. They’re where we start, not where we land. What you receive is the image as it was always meant to look.

This is the part of the work I genuinely love. And it shows up in every single image I deliver.

Memberships and Affiliations

Sarah Gray Photography | Professional Photographer of America Member
Sarah Gray Photography | The Motherhood Anthology Member
National Association of Professional Child Photographers Member 2026-2027

Sarah Gray creates timeless and joyful images that are designed for living room walls and photo albums. A tallahassee photographer, Sarah Gray also serves Thomasville, Crawfordville, St. Marks, Gainesville and throughout the Forgotten Coast and panhandle of north Florida and south Georgia.

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