Ann Arbor Maternity Photographer

This golden hour light is just everything! I absolutely love doing maternity sessions just before sunset so that we can get that beautiful, warm, glowing light - it’s what all of my photographer dreams are made of! This expecting mama absolutely rocked her maternity photo session! I just love the lavender maternity gown that she chose for photos.

Maternity sessions are typically scheduled some time around 27-35 weeks. This is when you have a nice round baby bump to show off but are still feeling pretty good and not dealing with all of the lovely swelling that tends to happen in the final weeks of pregnancy. That said, any time is fine just as long as you are feeling great!

This session was obviously done outdoors on-location, however, they can also be done in-studio as well. My natural light home studio is located in Sylvania Ohio. It white, bright & airy and has the perfect neutral backdrop for some classic & beautiful photos. When weather permits, I love doing maternity sessions outdoors as well! Outdoor maternity photos are done about an hour or so before sunset - I schedule for golden hour because that is when the beautiful lighting happens! Mid-day sun can be harsh and not very flattering, so we definitely want to avoid that.

Because I only take on a limited number of sessions each month, I recommend booking your maternity photography session about 1-3 months in advance. Weekend spots, especially, tend to be booked up weeks and months in advance, so it’s best not to wait too long to get on my schedule!

Upon booking your session, I will send over some wardrobe suggestions and places to shop - I also carry a small selection of maternity gowns that are available to use, as well. I have just have a handful of options, however, I do plan to add more in the future. If you would like to see what maternity dresses that I have, just ask! I am happy to send photos.