Have you ever thought about maternity and newborn photography?
You only have a short window to capture the maternity chapter of your story.
Maternity portraits are best scheduled between 28 and 34 weeks, when your bump is beautifully round and you’re still feeling comfortable.
And an even shorter one to photograph the newborn chapter of your story.
Newborn portraits are best captured within the first 5 to 10 days after birth, while your baby is still sleepy and naturally curled. This is the most ideal timeframe for me, some photographers may have similar time windows. But those first 2 weeks are the sweet spot, in general.
This beautiful wrap was provided by Dreaming Carita.
It’s a decision that many of our clients make, and for good reason. We call these our Bump to Baby sessions — a simple, thoughtful way to capture your story from the first “glow” to the first days, with less stress and more meaning along the way.
When you walk into your newborn session and hand your baby to a photographer you already know and trust, everything feels easier. You’re not just hiring someone with a camera — you’re continuing a story you’ve already started with someone you already trust. That’s gold!
A Bump to Baby session is a custom experience that includes both maternity and newborn portraits — designed to preserve the most fleeting and powerful stages of early parenthood. It’s more than just convenience; it’s the comfort of working with someone who already knows your style and story.
With one photographer guiding you through both sessions, everything is seamless: the styling, the posing, the tone, and the trust. You get a consistent visual story and a much more relaxed experience, especially in those tender first days after birth.
Trust is everything — especially when you’re placing your brand-new baby into someone’s hands. When you’ve already shared a maternity session with your photographer, the newborn session doesn’t feel like starting over. It feels like coming home.
You already know the process, the flow, and the level of care to expect. And when you’re running on very little sleep in those first couple of weeks, you’ll be grateful that your photographer is one less thing to worry about. That peace of mind lets you relax — and that ease shows in every image.
The best time to book your Bump to Baby session is early in your second trimester — that way, you have your maternity and newborn dates reserved in advance.
We’ll help you choose a gown from our curated client closet, guide you through gentle posing, and create a newborn experience that’s calm, warm, and baby-led. Every detail is handled with care — so you can feel confident knowing your story is in good hands.
If you’re expecting and want a connected, seamless experience from maternity to newborn, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out here to learn more about booking a session.
I am married to the love of my life who has recently retired from the Army. We are back “home” after being away for 21 years. We have 3 young boys and 1 daughter who is pursuing her college career. As a photographer, I specialize in the newborns and maternity portraits. I just love the amazing process of pregnancy and then having that sweet, new bundle of joy to love. Capturing all that is so important and I feel so blessed to be a part of this special time in my client’s lives.
May 27, 2025
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