Sacramento Maternity Photographer

Lifestyle photography aims to capture authentic moments and connections. This means I will lightly pose and guide you into more natural interactions, rather than stiff poses where everyone smiles and says, "cheese" at the camera. Don't worry, I will get those "everyone looking at the camera" shots, and then will focus on where the true magic happens!

For maternity sessions, this means capturing the relationship you have as a couple with movement, prompts and a visual range in the images. I like to get in close, capture photos of hands on the belly, pull back shots of you in the environment, and truly capture the emotions you have about welcoming your new little one into the world. 

Depending on your location, outdoor sessions will take place during golden hour (the 1-1.5 hours before sunset), which means the time will change seasonally. For in-home sessions, the best time is typically mid-morning to noon.

The time of your session is optimized for the lighting, which is one of the most important elements to achieve the most flattering and magical images. 

I understand that depending on the time of year, this can mean later bedtimes, if your little ones are included in the session. We will discuss tips and strategies to ensure a successful session!

The best time to reach out about a maternity session is as you enter the second trimester. I recommend scheduling maternity sessions around 28-32 weeks.

I have found that around this point in your pregnancy, you are still rocking the energy from the second trimester and have grown the most beautiful and photogenic baby bump.

I am booked approximately 2-4 months in advance, so it is best to inquire as soon as possible. If interested in a newborn session as well, we will tentatively schedule your newborn session for the estimated due date and then make adjustments once your baby arrives.

This is one of my favorite parts! Your outfits and styling will 100% impact the feel of your session and your final images. I have a complimentary online styling platform that you will have access to, a client closet and will offer guidance and assistance as needed along the way. For maternity sessions, I recommend 2 outfits too!

I also like to get an overall vibe of your desired color palette and style from your questionnaire and will send you personalized e-mails with clickable links of outfit ideas.

I will also send you local hair and makeup artists to help you feel glammed up before your session!

Of course you can! If outdoors, I would recommend you bring someone who can hold your dog between shots, or take your dog on bathroom breaks as needed.

In home sessions lend themselves well to having your pets be captured as part of your family, and I especially love to capture newborns with their newest furry pals.

Let me know ahead of time too, so I can make sure and be prepared!

I have a blog post, here, with tips for bringing your dog to your session!

My Session Fee includes travel within a 60 mile radius of 95219. Any sessions scheduled outside of this radius will incur a $250 base travel fee due prior to the session, which covers mileage/gas and the additional time to travel to the session.

If you have an idea or special location to you that you'd like to have your session photographed, please let me know during your inquiry, so I can send you an estimate of travel fees.