MATERNITY
“Lisa took the most beautiful maternity and newborn photos for us. Her styling advice, preparation and gentle guidance made it a wonderful and relaxed experience for us”
– Sarah, London
MOTHERHOOD IS TRANSFORMATIONAL.
Pregnancy is such a special and transformative time. I would love to document this chapter of motherhood for you and provide you with beautiful images that you can look back on one day and be reminded how incredible it was.
Your maternity photographs will become a timeless record to show your baby how much they were loved before they even arrived into this world. Through gentle direction I look to create editorial style images, and always ensure you feel comfortable and beautiful. Your experience of our photoshoot together is incredibly important to me, and I want you to feel seen and appreciated for the incredible journey that you are going through, beyond the physical changes.
My maternity photography sessions usually take place in the comfort of your home, my studio or we can head outdoors to a location that is most meaningful to you.
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MY APPROACH
Pregnancy is a unique and fleeting time. I would like to create beautiful records of the incredible work your body is going through that you can fondly look back on in the years to come.
During our shoot, I will provide gentle guidance, use the most flattering angles and ensure we show off your bump beautifully.
YOUR JOURNEY
CHOOSING YOUR DATE
I recommend reaching out in your second trimester to ensure I have availability, and would suggest booking when you’re between 28-36 weeks as your bump will be lovely and round, and you still feel comfortable.
That’s not to say we can’t take maternity photos earlier or later on, it simply depends on your preferences and how you feel.
Especially for maternity photography, my session style is very relaxed and we will work at your pace, taking breaks as required.
BEFORE YOUR SESSION
To ensure a bespoke experience, I offer a complimentary pre-shoot consultation, so we can get to know each other, and for me to learn what is most important to you in documenting your pregnancy through these images. I’d be delighted to meet in person or we can arrange a call.
I love supporting you in your outfit and styling choices and will be on hand throughout to answer any questions you may have. I will always ensure you feel comfortable and excited about our upcoming session together.
YOUR MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT
On the day, I will arrive a few minutes early so we can chat through any other questions you may have. I don’t set any time limits on our shoots together, but typically spend 60 to 90 minutes for a maternity photography session.
I will always be flexible, for example if you would like to have an outfit change or location change during our time together.
Of course your partner and any older siblings are more than welcome to join us.
Throughout our shoot, I will ensure you and your family feels relaxed and well taken care of.
AFTER YOUR SESSION
I know what the excitement feels like to see your photos, so after your maternity photography session, I will send you a few sneak previews within 48 hours.
I take pride in hand editing each of your images and will share your online gallery with you three to four weeks after our shoot. You will be able to choose between different packages to decide if you would like to keep the entire gallery (35+ images) or a smaller number of images.
I strongly believe images should be printed and would be delighted to support you with fine art prints or bespoke fine art albums to create beautiful family heirlooms.
“It’s always hard choosing someone to capture life’s most important milestones, like a maternity shoot, but I am so glad we went with Lisa! From the moment we started talking, her passion for photography and ensuring we’d get the photos we wanted was evident – she puts so much time and effort into even just the prep for a shoot […]. She put us all at ease including my toddler who hates photos! Needless to say the images she captured were beautiful, natural and make me smile every time I look at them!“
– Alison, mother to Noah & Rhodes
YOUR QUESTIONS
When is the best time for London maternity photography?
For maternity photography sessions, I recommend booking when you’re between 28-36 weeks as your bump will be lovely and round, and you still feel comfortable. That’s not to say we can’t take photos earlier or later on, it simply depends on your preferences and how you feel. My session style is very relaxed and we will work at your pace.
How shall I pose for my maternity photoshoot?
My London maternity photography sessions are very relaxed. Because I specialise in lifestyle photography, I will only provide some simple and easy guidance on posing during our session in order to create natural and timeless photos that feel personal to you. For some quick tips on how to pose, have a look at this blog post.
Where do maternity photoshoots take place?
I love doing in-home pregnancy photoshoots as you will be most comfortable and relaxed. However, I have also photographed expectant mothers in beautiful outdoors locations across London, such as Hampstead Pergola in North London or the Rookery Gardens in South East London. I would be delighted to offer suggestions depending on your preferences and location.
Can my partner / children join our maternity photography session?
Absolutely. I would love for your partner and children to join us during our London maternity photography session to capture this important milestone for your family.
What shall i wear for my maternity photography session?
It’ s most important to feel yourself and for your clothing to reflect who you are. I offer a complimentary styling consultation ahead of our London maternity photography session and we can discuss ideas. I generally suggest neutral tones (white, beige, greys, pastels etc.) and ideally no bold patterns. For your partner and children, consider complimentary colours instead of matching each other. Take a look at some previous sessions for some inspiration.
Do you offer combination packages for maternity, newborn and first birthday shoots?
Yes, I love accompanying you along your motherhood journey and seeing your family again and again. I offer different packages to accommodate multiple sessions to document important milestones from pregnancy to first birthday. Please contact me to request my full pricing guide.
EXPLORE MY BLOG
HEAD OVER TO MY BLOG FOR MORE INSPIRATION on london maternity photography. I cover various topics all around pregnancy and beyond with some tips and reviews, as well as featuring photos from some past photoshoots.
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GET IN TOUCH
I can’t wait to photograph you and your loved ones during a bespoke London maternity photography session. Please reach out using the form below or do feel free to give me a call on 07710 225 335 to plan your perfect session.