Somewhere between the nursery checklist and the registry, a question pops up: when am I actually supposed to take maternity photos? If you've been searching "when to take maternity photos" and wondering whether you've already missed the window, you almost certainly haven't.

The sweet spot: 25–36 weeks

Most maternity sessions shine between 25 and 36 weeks. By then your bump is beautifully defined and unmistakable in photographs, and you still have the energy to move, pose, and genuinely enjoy the session. 

But your body sets the schedule, not the calendar

Those weeks are a guideline, not a rule. Every pregnancy is different, and I've photographed beautiful sessions earlier than 25 weeks and later than 36. If you're carrying multiples, expecting an early delivery, or simply don't feel your best right now, let's talk about your timing. The best week for your session is the one where you feel comfortable and radiant.

What a session with me looks like

I've been photographing women for 25 years, and I'm a mother of four. I know exactly how this stage feels from both sides of the camera. My style blends fine art and glamour: poses that celebrate the curve and shape of your body, lighting that nods to old Hollywood, and plenty of rich, true color to tell your story.

Before your session, we'll meet for a consultation to plan everything together. You'll pick your looks from my studio wardrobe of more than 70 maternity gowns that can stretch to flatter every body type. Before your shoot we will find what gowns or outfits to wear, we'll communicate and coordinate your outfit and anyone joining you. By the first click of the shutter, there are no surprises left, just the fun part.

Pricing works the same way: Your session fee covers the shoot itself; afterward, you'll view your images and choose only the photos you love.

Clients tell me the session gives them more than pictures. Seeing yourself photographed at this stage; glowing, strong, unmistakably a mother already is a genuine confidence boost at a time when your body can feel like it belongs to someone else. It's a bonding moment for partners and big-siblings-to-be. And years from now, these images become a time capsule of the love and anticipation you felt before you ever met your baby.

Ready when you are

If you're in that 25-36 week window now is the perfect time to reserve your date. Browse my maternity sessions to see the studio and wardrobe in action, or book a free mini maternity session to get started. Planning ahead? The Bump-to-Baby Bundle captures your pregnancy and your newborn in one simple package: one decision, two milestones, a lifetime of images.