Chantelle wore a gorgeous pink body suit with a detachable pink skirt from Mama Bump Rentals. She chose this light feminine color to celebrate the birth of her baby girl due in July. If you would like more information about a stand alone maternity portrait session, please click here. If you would like more information about birth photography that includes a petite maternity photo session, please click here.

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As a maternity photographer, I strive for each woman to tell their own story through pictures. Molly was simply a happy go lucky woman who wanted images that showed that off. Her personality shone through with each click of the camera.

What to wear in a maternity photoshoot?

As I build my client closet, I look for items that are fun and unique. Items with texture or something unexpected. This red bodysuit not only looked stunning with Molly’s gold hair and sunkissed skin, but had a bit of flare, just like her.

What about nude maternity portraits?

I do nude maternity portrait sessions as well or at least a portion of the session nude. However, beautiful as it is, nude maternity photography is not for everyone. Often times I use beautiful material to cover the lady bits while still making beautiful images.

No matter what you choose to wear, your maternity session is uniquely yours. If I don’t have something specific for your taste, there are several vendors to choose from (even some rental places). If you think “I am only going to wear it once”, you can always resell it. Alternatively, if it’s something I am dying to have for my client closet, I can always take it off the price of your session and keep it. Among my favorite maternity dress designers are Sew Trendy, Silk Fairies, and Katharina Hakaj Couture. Ready to book your session? Contact me today!

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At the end of the crazy year known as 2020, a gentleman from the magazine ShoutOut LA contacted me. He asked if I would like to be interviewed for their start up magazine. I gave them a resounding Heck yea! It seems I always have so much to say! However; they shot me some real zingers that I really had to think about. I had to be brave and really tell my story of how I came to Los Angeles and continued my work as a birth and maternity photographer.

I invite you to read my interview with ShoutOut LA Magazine here

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Couples maternity photography portraits are incredible to have.  Professional portraits document the strength, beauty and fierceness of the female body. Every woman’s journey through pregnancy is unique and glorious in it’s own right and should be recorded for all time.

It warms my heart to photograph a woman who is pregnant. I didn’t have professional portraits done when I was pregnant, didn’t have a lot of money and honestly, I couldn’t see spending so much on pictures. What a pity. That and the absence of birth photography is my greatest regret. Even 7 years later I still lament not having professional maternity photography. Therefore, I  try to make it as affordable as possible.

This 4 time momma (this will be her 4th!) came into my North Hollywood studio for a maternity mini session and brought her whole family. This is perfect as they got to celebrate with her. The vitality of motherhood never ceases to amaze me.

If you would like to see more maternity photography portraits, please visit my maternity section here.

If you would like to know where I got her amazing sage colored dress, see Chicaboo! I purchase quite a few beautiful dresses for maternity shoots from this company. They have a wonderful vibe and fit most all shapes and sizes. The chiffon material that waves so elegantly is from Silk Fairies.

Ideas for Couples Maternity Photos

While you don’t have to have the same colors, couples should coordinate their choices. You don’t want to me too matchy matchy, but variations of the same color family is preferable. With couples maternity photography, posing can vary depending on the couple. I am always here to guide you with posing. Posing can include you partner gently placing a hand on the belly or holding you from behind. Really any variation of regular couples posing can be used with maternity couples.

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When this mother to be for the second time came in, I was overjoyed she elected to bring her little son. Momma came in with a baby in her belly and another in her arms!

What to Wear When Doing Maternity Portraits with other Children

There was some concern about coordinating outfits. I knew I wanted to see her in this sage colored dress from Chicaboo. I saw the little boy and knew he would be perfect for the little outfit I had ordered. Now his outfit was brown; however, I changed it to a variation of sage in the post processing. This is not something I typically do (change colors in Photoshop), but it really seemed to work in this case.

Maternity Posing with Another Child

Other children in your maternity photos can add such a personal touch. There is nothing like sharing the bond with baby’s siblings. Children can be held, as seen above, holding on to mom, placing a hand on moms belly or even giving mom a sweet kiss.

If you are doing a lifestyle session at home, the family gathering on the bed it perfect as seen with the image below. But why a bed? Is this a trend? I get asked a lot about this. Truth is the bedroom is the most intimate space you have. What better place to celebrate love?

If you are ready to book your session, I am ready to get you on the schedule. Lets talk!

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