Maternity

The beginning of your family’s story.

You are growing and changing. Your heart is expanding beyond what you thought possible.

Maybe your pregnancy is everything you thought it would be.
Maybe it’s more than you imagined.

Or maybe it’s the opposite.
Maybe it’s nothing like you expected.

Even in the uncertainty, there is beauty here that deserves to be remembered.

Because years from now, when you look back at these images, the morning sickness and aches won't be the first thing you remember.

You'll see that bump and realize the baby you were waiting to meet is now the child sitting beside you.

And that is why you’ll take these photographs.

Not for today.

For the day you realize this chapter ended long ago, and these photographs are the only way back.

Side profile of a pregnant woman in a fitted black dress, gently holding her lower back and highlighting her baby bump against a soft neutral backdrop.

Your Maternity Session

  • Best booked between 28 and 36 weeks

  • Studio, outdoors, or in-home sessions

  • Your partner is always welcome

  • Older siblings are always welcome

  • Relaxed, gently guided posing

  • Styling guidance

  • Client closet

An expectant mother smiling during an outdoor maternity session, standing in a grassy field and gently holding her baby bump, wearing a light blue off-the-shoulder top and a flowing floral skirt in soft evening light.

Booking Your Maternity Session

  1. Choose a date between 28 and 36 weeks. If you're expecting multiples, I recommend scheduling between 24 and 32 weeks instead.
    Maternity Booking Calendar

  2. Complete your booking by choosing your session package, reviewing and signing your contract, filling out a brief questionnaire, and paying your deposit. Session packages are explained further down this page.

  3. Session planning is easy and stress-free. Your session prep guide includes styling guidance, preparation tips, and a simple timeline to help you feel ready for your session.

  4. On Session Day, plan on 30-45 minutes to complete your session. If siblings are joining your session or you'd like multiple outfit changes, plan for closer to an hour.

  5. Your gallery will include all the best images from your session. I don't limit the number of photographs I deliver, and your edited gallery will be ready within three weeks.

Book Your Maternity Session
Black-and-white close-up of a pregnant woman’s baby bump draped in soft fabric, with her hands gently resting on her chest and belly during a studio maternity session.
A pregnant woman stands in a grassy field at sunset, gently cradling her baby bump while looking down with a soft smile. Wearing a light blue off-the-shoulder top and a flowing floral skirt, she is surrounded by warm evening light in a peaceful outdo
Pregnant woman smiling softly while cradling her baby bump, wearing a black lace robe against a warm brown studio backdrop.
A pregnant woman stands barefoot on a sandy beach at sunrise, gently cradling her baby bump while looking down with a peaceful smile. Wearing a flowing cream-colored dress, she is bathed in soft golden light with calm water stretching into the backgr
Expectant couple stands face to face, gently holding hands and sharing a kiss, with the mother’s baby bump visible against a warm brown studio backdrop.
Pregnant woman standing against a muted green backdrop, gently holding her baby bump while wearing a black lace robe and looking down with a calm expression.
Expectant couple stands closely together against a clean white backdrop, smiling softly as the father rests his hand on the mother’s baby bump, sharing a quiet, intimate moment.
Black and white close-up of an expectant mother in a fitted dress, gently cradling her baby bump with both hands, highlighting the curve of her belly in a soft, minimal studio setting.
Expectant mother stands in a lush green field wearing a flowing coral dress, gently cradling her baby bump while looking down, creating a peaceful outdoor maternity portrait under a soft evening sky.
Studio maternity portrait of a pregnant mother and young child, holding hands as the child gently touches her baby bump against a warm brown backdrop.
A pregnant woman in a dusty rose maternity dress stands against a bright white studio backdrop, gently holding her baby bump with both hands. Looking down with a peaceful expression, the minimalist portrait highlights the beauty and anticipation of p
Black and white side profile of a pregnant woman in a fitted bodysuit, highlighting her baby bump in a simple, softly lit indoor setting.

“I love how our maternity photos came out and we’ve already gotten so many compliments. She truly captured our family and the excitement and joy we feel about welcoming baby #2!”

— H.L.

Your Investment

All pricing is inclusive. You know exactly how much you will pay and exactly what is included. No surprises later!

Sessions for all packages each include:

  • Choice of studio, outdoor, or in-home session

  • Outfit change if desired

  • Session specific prep guides that include access to uniquely curated styling catalogs

  • All the best images edited & delivered. Minimum of 30 images, no maximum.

  • Select images also delivered in black and white

  • Gallery delivery within 3 weeks of session

  • Print products available for purchase through gallery

Every package includes everything listed above. Choose the option that best fits the chapter your family is in.

Maternity Session

$525

Best booked between 28 and 36 weeks.

  • Just mom or partners and/or children welcome

Maternity & Newborn Package

$787.50

Receive 50% off your Maternity Session when booked with a Newborn Session.

  • Immediate family members may be included in both sessions

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The First Year Package

$1200

Save over $350 by booking Maternity, Newborn, & a Family Session altogether, and preserve the beginning chapters of your family’s story forever.

  • Immediate family members may be included in all sessions

You’ll confirm your package choice at booking after selecting a date and time for your session.

FAQs

  • You have a choice of outdoors, studio, or in-home.

  • There is often time for 2-3 looks during a maternity session.

    Possibilities include

    • Nude or semi-nude. Draping, bra and underwear, and lace overlays can be used here.

    • Fitted dresses

    • Jeans & cropped t-shirt or tank

    I have a client closet that you will be able to view in your Maternity Session Prep Guide after booking.

    Learn more about what to wear here

    • Access to my Maternity Session Prep Guide

    • Option to use items from my Client Closet

    • Exclusive access to Styling Catalogs

    • Photoshoot

    • Minimum of 30 edited images delivered to you for downloading & ordering in a private online gallery

  • No more than 3 weeks.

  • Prints and other products can be purchased from your online gallery of edited images.

    Learn more about What to do With Your Gallery here

  • I recommend booking your maternity session between 28 and 36 weeks.

    If you are pregnant with multiples I would suggest moving this up to between 24 and 32 weeks.

    Click here to book a session

Let’s capture this early chapter of your family’s story.

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