We’ve all had our plans changed or ruined entirely, more than a few times, because the weather has other plans. As a maternity photographer in the Seattle area, I’ve seen more than my fair share of uninvited rain clouds. But does rain have to ruin your maternity photo shoot if those clouds roll in on your day? Or can you still have a maternity photo shoot in the rain?

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.