Photographer in Northern Virginia

For maternity, I recommend aiming to have your session between 27-35 weeks of pregnancy, aiming for weeks 30-32 if possible. There are also some exceptions which you can read about here. I recommend booking at least 4-6 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and allow for sufficient planning time.
For newborns, I recommend having the session between 3 to 15 days after birth. I include a buffer for flexibility with your booking, so booking as soon as you know your due date will help ensure your preferred dates.

The short answer is, whatever will make you feel like you, at your best. If that means leggings and a tank top – great! If it means a giant ballgown – awesome! I offer ongoing wardrobe assistance throughout the planning phase via email and text, and have a client closet with outfits available for rent. You can also check out my blog with some tips for what to wear to your maternity session here.

To book a session, simply fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page or here. I’ll get back to you with a few date options, and will answer any additional questions you may have. To secure your date and booking, you’ll need to sign a photography session agreement and pay the retainer which is equal to 50% of the session fee.

Standard length maternity sessions vary from 40 min to an hour, depending on how many outfit changes you have and whether your partner/so/spouse is joining us.
Newborn sessions can last anywhere from 1 hour to 1.5 hours depending on whether there are siblings and how frequently baby needs to be changed, burped, or fed.