Hi gang! I was so excited to meet up with Heaven and Justin at the waterfall for a stunning – and terribly sweet – maternity session. At the time,Heaven was mere weeks away from giving birth, so you can only imagine how she was feeling while we were roaming around finding the best spots to shoot! She was a trooper, though, let me tell you. Her skin looked amazing, her hair was perfection, Heaven was glowing. Not to mention, Justin was a total loving and supportive rock star the entire time. There was a moment when kissed her on the forehead  is was so sweet.Since they’re almost at the end of the pregnancy, I asked them about how their journey has been thus far. Heaven and Justin said, smooth sailing.They’re going to be an amazing Mom and Dad duo, and their little bundle of joy is so lucky to be brought into the world with them. Thanks again and congrats, you two!

Hi everyone! Its a??? No one knows until the arrival of this bundle of joy! How exciting!! I was so excited to meet up with Alexis and  Andrew at the falls in Lincolnton, NC for a stunning and terribly sweet – maternity session. At the time, Alexis was mere 30 weeks away from giving birth, so you can only imagine how she was feeling while we were roaming around finding the best spots to shoot! She was a trooper, though, let me tell you. Her skin looked amazing, her hair was perfection, and her dress was on point.Not to mention, Dad was a total loving and supportive rock star the entire time. There was a moment when he fixed her hair off her face and  kissed her on the forehead and I nearly fainted from the tenderness of it all!Since they’re almost at the end of the pregnancy, I asked them about how their journey has been thus far. Both said it had been an amazing pregnancy journey.They’re going to be an amazing Mom and Dad duo, and their little bundle of joy is so lucky to be brought into the world with them.Thanks again and congrats, you two!

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It's a girl! The Martinez family is officially expecting a little lady to join their family. The little bundle of cuteness is set to arrive in just a few short weeks. So far, Isabel  has had a somewhat easy pregnancy. Like most moms in their final trimester, she is counting down the days until baby is welcomed into our world!Check out some of my favorite shots from our session together at Downtown Hickory NC Portrait Studio See? I told you she was beautiful! Can't wait to meet little baby  when she finally arrives!

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Woohoo! It's a? Alesia is officially expecting a little bundle of cuteness is set to arrive in just two short weeks. So far, Alesia has had a somewhat easy pregnancy. Like most moms in their final trimester, she is counting down the days until baby is welcomed into our world! Check out some of my favorite shots from our session together at Maternity Portrait Studio Near me See? I told you she was beautiful! Can't wait to meet little baby!

Your Maternity Photo Session Questions Answered

When your family is growing, every age and stage is special in its own way, and yet every stage is also so fleeting that it’s easy to forget to appreciate it until it’s almost over. That includes the time you spend with your beautiful child developing in your belly.

Maternity photos have long been a way for mothers and mothers-to-be to preserve and cherish the time they spent carrying their babies, and the tradition seems to be growing more and more popular every year. If you’re on the fence about maternity portraits or if you’re not sure how to begin with booking your photo session, you’ve come to the right place. As a professional photographer of over 28 years, I’m here to answer your top questions about maternity photography.

Why Should I Have a Maternity Photo Session?

Pregnancy is an incredibly beautiful time in your life, but it’s also a time when it’s really easy to forget that beauty. Truthfully, as a mom myself, I get it. You might be overwhelmed with the stress of preparing for a baby, feeling the discomforts of pregnancy, busy planning ahead for your baby’s first days, and struggling with the changes your body is going through every day that make you feel less like yourself. You can get so caught up in all of this that you lose sight of the miracle that’s happening: your new baby growing within you.

Maternity portraits give you a break from everything else and an opportunity to focus solely on you and your growing family in the moment. They allow you to dress up and rediscover your confidence. They allow you to preserve this incredible time in your life before it’s over.

I can promise you that there will be a time after your pregnancy, after the swollen feet, after the back pain, when you’ll treasure the memory of feeling your little one with you. Maternity photos give you a tangible way to go back to that time of your life and remember all the beauty it held.

When Should I Schedule My Maternity Photo Session?

This is a common question I hear from moms-to-be: when should you book your maternity photo session?

You want your maternity session to take place when you are far enough into your pregnancy that your belly has reached that beautifully round shape. At the same time, you don’t want to be so far into your pregnancy that you’re worrying about going into labor during your session or that you’re too uncomfortable to get the poses and locations you want. That’s why it’s typically best to aim for the 7^th or 8^th month of your pregnancy, around 28 to 34 weeks.

With that said, maternity photo sessions can book up months in advance. To make sure you get the timing you want for your portraits, it’s best to contact me to book your session soon after you have confirmed your pregnancy.

How Do I Choose a Maternity Photographer?

Your maternity photos should capture you and your family as you are, and they should ring true to your personality. That begins with choosing the right photographer who knows how to bring out your best from behind the lens.

As a maternity photographer with nearly 30 years of portrait photography experience, I am honored to provide maternity portraits for stunning moms-to-be all year round. To help you memorialize your pregnancy in the best possible way, I continuously take new courses on the latest and most advanced photography techniques and technologies, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best options available. 

I encourage you to browse my maternity photo gallery to look for styles and portraits that speak to you. Contact my photo studio today to book your maternity portraits and to discuss your vision for your photos and how I can make it a reality.