I always advise clients to try to book a couple of months in advance if they can, because my schedule may fill up (although if you’re on a tighter timeline, it’s always worth reaching out to me to check because cancellations do happen). Sometimes people ask in response, “Wow, you have photo shoots every day for the next two months?!” Thankfully, no, but instead I have a limit on the number of clients I book each month, and there are very important reasons for that - reasons that benefit every client I work with.

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.

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?