A pregnant person holding a bouquet of white baby's breath flowers, showing tattoos on the arms and a part of the belly, wearing blue jeans.

Studio Maternity Session Client Guide

Pregnant woman in lace dress sitting on a rug, smiling with eyes closed, indoors by a window, with a bouquet of dried flowers in the background.

I absolutely love documenting this season of life and the natural beauty that it brings. Bellies are so beautiful and capturing the experience of pregnancy and this special time before you meet your baby is so incredibly special. Whether it is just you or we are including your partner or young child, we can create the perfect session for you.

Bump friendly dresses

Available to borrow/wear. Larger dresses can be clipped in the back if needed.

A vintage-style white dress with pink floral embroidery hanging on a black hanger in front of a large ornate mirror. There are white curtains to the right, and dried flowers in a vase underneath. The background includes a white brick wall.
Close-up of a clothing label inside a cream-colored garment with orange floral embroidery, showing the brand A. CALIN by flying tomato, size L, made in China, and fabric composition details.
A greenish-brown tiered dress hanging on a black hanger, reflected in an ornate gold-framed mirror, with a white brick wall and floral decorations in the background.
A brown, textured dress hanging on a black velvet hanger, with a label reading 'Mia Joy'. The background is softly focused with what appears to be flowers and a rustic wall.
A peach-colored, long-sleeved lace dress hanging on a black hanger labeled 'Mrs.' in front of a decorative mirror. The dress has a floral lace pattern and is draped on the floor, with light coming through white curtains on the right side.
A white polka dot sundress hanging on a black hanger reflected in a decorative ornate mirror. The background includes dried flowers and a white curtain.
Close-up of a person's hand holding a clothing label that reads 'made of' and a website URL 'shopchicwholesale.com', attached to a white garment with lace and black embroidery.
A long orange dress hangs on a black hanger in front of a decorative mirror with an ornate frame. The dress has short, puffed sleeves and a gathered waistband. There are plants and flowers in the background, and white curtains are partially visible o
Red fabric garment hanging on a black hanger with a white label showing the brand 'Baltic Born' and size M.
A rust-colored sleeveless dress hanging on a black hanger inside a room with white walls and curtains. The dress has drawstring shoulder straps and a pleated skirt.
Close-up of the inside of a pink shirt collar with a fabric label reading 'mia JOY' and a website URL. The shirt is hanging on a black hanger.
A pink dress with lace details hanging on a black hanger in front of a large ornate mirror. In the background, there are floral decorations and a white curtain.
Close-up of a pink garment with a white clothing label that says "onethelana" and "Made in China" on it.
A floral mustard yellow dress with long sleeves and a tied waist hangs on a black hanger in front of a large ornate mirror. The mirror reflects the dress and a floral arrangement hanging above. The setting is a room with a white brick wall, sheer whi
A smiling pregnant woman and a smiling man sitting on the floor against a white wall, looking at each other, with their legs crossed and wearing casual white shirts and jeans.
A woman with long dark hair sitting on a bed, smiling, with a pregnant belly visible, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, in a minimalistic bedroom with white bedding and a white wall.
Woman laying on bed with her eyes closed, gently holding her pregnant belly with one hand.
A pregnant woman lying on her side on a bed, holding a plush gray stuffed bunny against her belly.

The Details

My Studio Newborn Sessions are simple, artistic and an opportunity for us to collaborate to bring your vision to life. Whatever your vision is we can play and work together to create images that reflect your style and personality to document this time.

I love to add in flowers - fresh and dried, and include fabric and textures to add visual layers. You are welcome to bring your ultrasound pics, baby onesie, stuffed toy, or baby shoes. We can listen to your favorite music and hopefully have a great time creating an artistic document of this time.

The studio is a blank palette to bring your vision to life. I use natural light and lots of white to create a simple backdrop where you and your connection to your baby and partner can shine. I have a couch, daybed, peacock chair, stool and various other chairs available. We can also do a completely bare wall and minimalist set up.

I love to see your Pinterest boards for these sessions to get a sense of your style and imagery that is appealing to you. Happy to recreate any image that you love within the lifestyle natural light genre.

Pregnant woman holding a bouquet of flowers, with hands on their abdomen, in a natural setting.
A woman with long brown hair lying on a bed with white bedding and pillows, wearing a brown lace dress.

Ideas on what to wear

You are welcome to do 1-2 quick outfit changes if desired.

  • If you want to do photos with bare belly, I love this - just let me know and happy to chat through your vision and comfort level.

  • A pretty robe allows some skin to show but can also preserve a more modest image.

  • Think about simple earthy tones. These look great paired with a knit sweater, jean jacket, shawl or vest.

  • For dresses I love Baltic Born & Joyfolie. Poshmark and Facebook Marketplace are a great place to get dresses that have only been worn once or twice. I have a handful of bump friendly dresses available to borrow, if you are interested please let me know.

  • Pops of color are fun and add visual interest - I'm a huge fan of earthy oranges and yellows - a little can go a long way!

  • Texture always looks great in photos!

  • Wear what you feel comfortable and cute in.

  • Please avoid logos

  • Your favorite jeans and a nice t-shirt can look just as cute as a dress!

  • Don't forget about footwear! Bare feet can be an option for some of the images.

  • A cute hat is a fun way to add variety for a few pictures.

A person lying on a bed holding a gray stuffed animal, with their hand on their stomach. The person wears black clothing, and there are white pillows in the background.
A pregnant woman with blonde hair holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers, wearing a white top and blue jeans, standing against a plain light background.
A young girl with blonde hair in a ponytail resting her head on an adult's lap. The adult is wearing a yellow garment with a floral pattern.
Pregnant woman wearing a black long-sleeve top and shorts, posing against a plain white background, with her hand resting on her belly.
A pregnant woman with long hair sits cross-legged on a white bed, holding her belly and smiling with her eyes closed. She is wearing a black top, and there is a fluffy cream-colored pillow in the background.
A pregnant woman standing on a rug near a window with white curtains, smiling and looking down at her belly.