Maternity Portrait Sessions are Here!
Maternity Portrait Sessions
{Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Vancouver Maternity Photographer}
I have been so pleased to specialize in newborns over the past few years. I absolutely adore newborn sessions and I love being able to offer clients a studio filled with high end props, tiny handmade outfits, dainty headbands, hand-knit bonnets and wraps made of natural fibres, and hand-dyed natural wool products. This is something that is typically only possible when specializing in a particular niche of photography - and I’ve definitely found mine!
However, I’ve had so many requests from Mamas for maternity portraits and I wanted to be able to capture this special time as well. Pregnancy is incredible. It is an experience like nothing else. The ability to create and grow life inside of oneself is nothing short of miraculous and celebrating this was a space that was missing in my work and my studio.
So I have spent the last couple of months working on capturing pregnancy images for Mamas-to-be! I have fallen completely in love with maternity photography. I love the possibilities that studio maternity sessions provide - from dark and moody images to light and bright, to dreamy creamy images, I can’t get enough. Here are a few of my favourites from over the past couple of months!
These gowns are all part of my studio collection that clients may choose from during their maternity sessions. But - if gowns are not your style, one thing I have learned from photographing these Mamas-to-be is that stunning maternity images can be created in any attire (or none!). Some of my very favourite maternity images were taken with Mamas in a simple bra/panty set, a jacket, or nude, with soft fabrics for beautiful texture. Check out how absolutely gorgeous these woman are, proudly sharing their bellies!
I am just in love with these images. I WISH I had maternity images taken when I was pregnant with my children. These images will become treasures, not only for these Mamas, but also for their babies, who will look back with amazement that they once grew in these bellies!
Here are a few tips if you are thinking of having maternity portraits taken:
Schedule these early! Maternity portraits are recommended for between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. Contact me early to make sure I have availability for you during this time period.
Treat yourself and have your hair and make-up professionally done for your session! Of course, this is individual preference, but it really can help highlight Mama’s beautiful features!
Chat with me about your preferences before your session. That can help me plan backdrops, gowns (if desired) and give other wardrobe recommendations.
Consider booking both a maternity portrait session and a newborn portrait session. I really love being able to meet and photograph Mama and then meet and photograph baby. Ask me about specials when booking both together!
Feel free to leave a comment below or contact me directly for more information. For more information on maternity packages available, you can also click here. I would love to work together to plan your maternity session!
