Maternity studio sessions are very planned & styled photo sessions that occur in a studio that take more time. Where inspiration can be manifested into magnificent beautiful looking photos that are not found in an outdoor setting. We have a professional studio in a private commercial building that offers plenty of space to create these magical looking photos.

Maternity photography is a moment to capture your pregnancy and the exceptional feeling during this time period. Generally maternity photos are done around the 28-36 week time frame, however if you are having twins perhaps earlier. Don't wait to the last minute to schedule us we get booked up to 2-3 months in advance. We have a large commercial studio fully dedicated photography studio to create some of our fantastic work located in Arlington, Jacksonville FL. We have maternity & newborn packages along with 1st year milestones. Additionally, our maternity clients can use our client closet filled with dresses, robes, and accessories. Take a look at our maternity photo gallery below.

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Our Process to booking and getting great photos

Scene and outfit selection will be done after booking date/time

Session are available Monday - Friday excluding holidays

Additional Digital Images $25/each

Combine with milk bath $150

SPECIAL ADD-ONS

Overlays added to photo $50/ea.

Composite images are starting from $95/ea.

Photos are delivered within 3 weeks of client selection - Rush Fee 72hr delivery - Starting from $150

Outdoor and on location - $150 plus additional travel see photoguide for more details and location ideas

Previews for client selections will be sent out within 72 hours, if client does not select favorites and notify photographer within 30 days. Photographer at its sole discretion will select the photographer feels are best and edit the amount purchased. Any additional images will be additional images after this time period and will incur an additional fee.

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Gallery

An Elegant & Tasteful Homage to Motherhood

When thinking of your maternity session, it is important to decide what you would like out of your session and pictures. For some, a simple documentation of their bump along with their family is plenty to mark this moment. For others, it is an opportunity to showcase your changing maternal shape in a way that not only documents but honors the rite of womanhood. If this sounds like you, you might be looking for a Studio/Fine Art Maternity session.

Maternity Milkbath Session

I've done my share of maternity shoots, but I must certainly admit that whoever came up with the milk bath concept is pure genius! Not only does a milk bath gloriously embody the matron-hood of a woman in the prime of gestation, the canvas that is created with the milk, flowers, and contours of a woman's perfectly round belly create a divine composition with all of the principles of design uniquely converging into an epic work of art. A frame perfectly balanced in its asymmetry, and a poignant rose on a curved belly that creates emphasis, contrast, and unity all at the same time, while sprinkled petals, flowers, and limbs radiate with rhythm and movement. Alas, it is a milk bath perfection.  This is an addon feature we offer in our studio for a maternity session.

Jacksonville Maternity Guide

Pregnancy is a journey

Being a mom of 4 beautiful children, I understand the hardships that we must endure to create precious babies. Perhaps you have not reached these moments yet, from back aches, to feeling nauseous, swelling feet, and constant fatigue. We sometimes forget the most wonderful parts, from having radiant hair like never before, glowing skin, and extra curves in the right places. Embracing the benefits can help ensure that you have the confidence that you should feel and sheer joy of what is to come. Your path to motherhood in Jacksonville, FL has some advantages, like not having to deal with snow, even though when your overheating the cool temperature would be welcoming. When planning to do your Maternity photo session first thing you will have to think about is indoors or outdoors. While both have advantages and disadvantages, you have to think of what you would want to achieve from the photos. Below I put a pros & cons comparison to help with the decision process.

Sleep is an essential part of feeling & looking great. As sleep gets harder I would recommend investing in a body pillow to reduce back pain and tossing and turning all night. Taking extra moments to do nice walks will help relax you and reduce your stress. Yes all these things will help make your photography session turn even more magical.

Typically we like to schedule our maternity sessions between 28-36 weeks depending on your personal comfort and availability. Unless you have twins like I did, that changes the timelines a lot earlier. The goal is to have some roundness while also retaining enough mobility for posing. If you have specific ideas you would to discuss or questions in general feel free to contact us. Don't worry if you are not sure how to pose and what to do, we will guide you along and help you pose while making sure you are comfortable and most importantly enjoying yourself.

We like to schedule newborns at the same time as maternity sessions, even though they are tentative dates. It helps us plan for their arrival. Plus, your first thought is not I need to schedule my photographer, when your giving birth, I reassure you it is not what you will be thinking about at the moment. But like most things when so much is happening in our lives, time will pass quickly and we will forget to schedule these or get to them too late to capture what we wanted in the first place. We do book far in advance to make sure we can accommodate changes and not overbook ourselves.

There is a large community in the Jacksonville Moms group and has lots of information you may be thinking about in the future. Check them out Jacksonville Mom and they even provide info on where activities are happening or meet-ups for parents.

Maternity Session Day of

On your session day we strong encourage you to get plenty of rest the night before. Ensure to set aside any props, dresses, or special items you want to include in your photos. Arrive early, since sometimes traffic and other circumstances can cause us to be late.

Maternity Photography Session Tips

• Moisturize that belly!
• Gather your props to bring along – ultrasound printout, alphabet blocks that spell your baby’s name, baby shoes, stuffed animals, flowers, whatever you’ve seen in other maternity photos that you like.
• Wear whatever you feel comfortable and pretty in – long, flowy skirts, especially solids are nice, and strapless bras that coordinate with them. Tube dresses are great for showing off your shape. Bring a pair of regular jeans, not the belly panel ones. A button-up shirt also makes it easy to transition into showing your belly.
• If you’re doing semi-nude/implied nude photos, bras and underwear will create noticeable lines on your skin, so wear loose-fitting clothing to the shoot. You can add undergarments as necessary for photos later in the shoot.
• Do bring your significant other! They’ll make a great prop for your photos, and greatly expand on the number of different photos you can make during your shoot. They should bring outfits that coordinate with what you’ll be wearing, or a dark long-sleeved shirt or sweater and dark pants. The focus should always be on you, your expressions, your emotions, your personality, your joy and your connection.

Pros & Cons in Jacksonville Florida for Outdoor vs Studio Maternity session

We do both indoor & outdoor sessions

Our Commercial Studio is located at 1807 Rogero Rd, Jacksonville FL

We created a great list for our outdoor photo spots Here

An Elegant & Tasteful Homage to Motherhood

When thinking of your maternity session, it is important to decide what you would like out of your session and pictures. For some, a simple documentation of their bump along with their family is plenty to mark this moment. For others, it is an opportunity to showcase your changing maternal shape in a way that not only documents but honors the rite of womanhood. If this sounds like you, you might be looking for a Studio/Fine Art Maternity session.