Your maternity portraits should be relics that you treasure for a lifetime! At the risk of sounding too alarmist, though, you only really get one chance at maternity photos for each pregnancy. There’s a specific time frame in your pregnancy that’s perfect for maternity photography and if you book a session and aren’t happy with your photos, chances are you won’t be able to get another session before your baby’s born or before you’re too uncomfortable to enjoy your photo shoot. As a Seattle area maternity photographer, these are the questions I recommend asking to make sure the photographer you’re booking is the right fit for you.

As a photographer who specializes in capturing the motherhood journey, maternity photos are one of my top specialties. When you go book a photo session with me, you might have two different options: a custom session or a mini session. What exactly are these two types of maternity photo shoots and what’s the difference? Settle in because here’s everything you need to know to decide.

As exciting of a time as pregnancy can be, it’s a stressful time too. There’s so much to think about and plan for when you’re getting ready for your new baby. With that in mind, I have some wonderful news: your maternity photoshoot doesn’t have to add to your stress.

I’ve designed my entire process around making sure you get the stunning maternity photos of your dreams without adding work and stress to your plate. To give you more of a peek into what you can expect, here are four common photo shoot stresses you don’t have to worry about for your Seattle area maternity portraits with me.

As a photographer who specializes in telling the story of your motherhood journey, an important part of every session is creating a wonderful experience for you. Your maternity photo shoot isn’t just about the photos (as exciting as those gorgeous portraits can be). It’s also an opportunity to take time out from reading baby books, setting up baby furniture, and planning hospital routes so simply be in the moment with your pregnancy. It’s a time to celebrate this stage in your life and a time to feel stunning and spectacular.

That’s why I believe in turning your maternity photo shoot day into a truly special day from start to finish. Here are a few ways you can make it a day to remember.

If you’ve worked with a few photographers in the past or if you have started shopping around for maternity photographers, you might have already noticed that every photographer does things a little differently. We each provide our own type of experience and artistic style for clients, and that’s part of the fun! When I designed my maternity photography experience, there was something I was particularly passionate about: including professional hair and makeup services in the package. To give you a peek into my process, here’s why I chose to include these services in my maternity portraits.

As a photographer, I’m so fortunate to live on beautiful Mercer Island and have so many great photo shoot locations in the Seattle area. As you’re planning your next photo session, the location sets the scene (quite literally) for your photo shoot’s overall look, so let’s talk about a few tips and considerations to keep in mind while choosing a photo shoot location.

For so many moms-to-be, a maternity photo shoot is a treasured part of their pregnancy experience. You deserve to enjoy this exciting milestone however you choose, and for some, that includes having their spouse or partner in their maternity photos. Should you include them, and what’s the best way to do this?

Maternity portraits are all about capturing and preserving the experience of your pregnancy, and just as every pregnancy is unique, every maternity photo shoot is unique too. I love embracing and highlighting my clients’ personal styles in every maternity session, and one of the ways we’ll customize your session is with your wardrobe…or lack thereof.

Nude maternity photos have always been a popular choice, but many moms-to-be are hesitant about trying them because of how exposed they might feel. I respect every client’s choice of what they’re comfortable with, but I’ve also seen how thrilled so many moms-to-be have been with their nude portraits! If you’re on the fence about nude maternity portraits, here’s why you might want to give them a try.

If you have any photographer friends or if you’re a selfie expert, you might have heard of the “golden hour.” What exactly is the golden hour and does it matter for your outdoor portraits? As a Seattle area family photographer, I’ll give you the essentials I’d want my clients to know.

Why invest in newborn photography? There are plenty of reasons why newborn photography is worth the cost and effort – some sentimental, and some practical. From my experience as both a mom and a photographer, these are the top benefits to consider.