In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my past Milestone Collection client, Meredith Rakowski, to talk about the journey of documenting her first baby — from an announcement session to maternity and newborn photos.

Meredith shares what it’s like raising her little girl on their family farm, the beauty and challenges of motherhood, and the hesitations she felt stepping in front of the camera during pregnancy when her feet were swollen and her body felt so different. She opens up about how seeing her maternity images made her feel more beautiful than ever, and why the album from her Milestone Collection has become one of her most treasured keepsakes — a book she and her husband proudly carried everywhere in those first weeks to share with family and friends.

If you’ve ever wondered whether capturing every stage of motherhood is worth it, Meredith’s story will remind you just how meaningful these memories can be.