Pregnancy is one of the most magical and mind-blowing transformations a human can go through. Despite being such a meaningful time, 40 weeks of growing life can be super taxing on both the mind and body.
As surprising as it might sound, taking maternity photos provides an often much need chance to pause and connect with the incredible process YOU are enabling.
“I feel more beautiful in these than in my wedding photos and I really love my wedding photos, lol. I cried looking at them! I can’t thank you two enough!” -Demi P
Frequently asked questions about maternity photos:
If you go “bump-out” or even fully nude, know you’re in a safe space. I’ve worked with hundreds of women over the last decade, most of who come in with their fair share of nerves. I have a lot of practice posing and directing women of all different shapes, sizes, and experiences. You can think of me a bit like a fitness instructor. I’ll guide you through poses that will flatter your frame and highlight all those beautiful pregnancy curves. Also, rest assured that your images always remain private by default. Unless you give specific permission for use (as with these clients), they’ll stay locked away in the password-protected archives.
Oh yes, the BIG question. Aren’t we always asking ourselves this while pregnant? It can be a bit of a challenge dressing your bump. Our general advice is to let it take front and center. Form-fitting pieces are great for maternity sessions. I love simple, form-fitting dresses or tops that will make for a great silhouette, button-down shirts that open at the waist to show your belly, and activewear sets like boy shorts, a bralette, yoga pants, and a sports bra. Robes are also great for flexibility and feel ultra-feminine. Tunic or maxi dresses are also fabulous but require a little more involvement with how they lay or are pulled against your body to show off your bump. Take a peek through our images to see some of the pieces that have worked for other clients, and feel free to ask for more help anytime leading up to your session. I’m happy to provide links to options I’ve found to photograph well.
In the end, stay true to yourself. I love it when people express their personality through their clothing (like one client wearing her favorite worn-out jeans, unbuttoned to fit, but a nod to her identity beyond expectant mom.)
Sure thing! I’m happy to incorporate older siblings into the photo shoot. If you don’t plan to have them in all your photos, please bring someone to help supervise them during that time.
Your session includes at least 30 images. I’ll have them uploaded to an online gallery within ten days of your session, where you can view and download them.
Where are you located? What is the studio like?
My studio is in the Chicago northside neighborhood of Ravenswood. I have a two-story coach house space with white brick walls, espresso hardwood floors upstairs, and contemporary fixtures and accents. There’s lots of natural light, photogenic sets, and plenty of privacy.
I do! I can bundle you two, three, and even four sessions in a year. Our most popular bundle option is maternity, newborn, and one additional session when the baby is sitting or walking (great for holiday cards.) You can learn more about my family sessions here.
Ready to book your maternity session? Great! I can’t wait to connect. You can contact me here. If you have more questions, schedule a 15-minute stress-free phone call here.
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