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Maternity Photography

"Mummy, can you feel me, I'm wriggling for you.  I can hear you say you love me.  Mum, I love you too.

Very soon you'll meet me, and kiss my little face.  And I will feel your warm skin, and admire you for your grace.

Mummy, are you ready, my life is just about to start.  I will hold your little finger, but you will hold my heart."

 

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether you’ve just found out that a little one is on the way, or if you’re already starting to show, now is a great time to begin planning for maternity photography. Now, if you’re anticipating feeling a bit “large” and un-glamorous, you wouldn’t be the first! But it only takes an hour of your time, and in that hour, we can build your legacy, because maternity photography isn't just for you…rather, your maternity portraits are for your future generations to enjoy and marvel over the miracle of life.

VIEW IDEAS OF WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY TO BEGIN BUILDING YOUR LEGACY.

Maternity Photography in Sterling, VA

Beautiful outdoor maternity portraits at Algonkian Park in Sterling, VA.

Expecting Baby R

Maternity photography prop idea: Get a wooden letter representing the first letter of your baby's name!

Creative Maternity Photography in Northern VA

Baby shoes are a great maternity portrait prop!

Outdoor Maternity Photography at Algonkian Park

Northern Virginia maternity portraits in Sterling.

Artistic Maternity Portrait

The sunlight on this to-be-mom's hair creates a beautiful glow!

Baby R is On the Way!

Algonkian Park maternity photography session in Sterling, VA.

Sunflared Maternity Photography

Flare from the sun makes this maternity portrait ever more inspiring!

In-Home Maternity Photography in Great Falls, VA

Choose an in-studio, outdoor, or in-home maternity portrait session in Northern VA, Maryland, or Washington DC!

Great Falls Maternity Photography

Has decorating your baby's nursery been a labor of love? Let's feature it in your maternity portraits!

Maternity Photography at Your Home

Your baby's nursery could be a great setting for some in-home maternity portraits!

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"In additional to her natural artistic sense, Irene's process also involves a strong empathic approach in which she gets the know her subjects before planning the photo shoot in order to get shots that can tell candid and authentic stories."

"We first found Irene through an exhaustive search of several photographers for family portraits. We have used her services twice, so far, and will continue to use her services as our family grows and evolves. In additional to her natural artistic sense, Irene's process also involves a strong empathic approach in which she gets the know her subjects before planning the photo shoot in order to get shots that can tell candid and authentic stories. Working with her is very easy and low effort on our part, as she is a master planner that takes care of logistics for the shoot with choices of various locations along with suggested color coordinations for that season. Her services cover the entire process from start to tangible finish. Our usual package includes seven vibrant metal wall portraits that last forever in addition to the hi-res digital files that we can use for social media and Christmas cards. I would easily recommend Irene to anyone who is looking for the best high quality family photographer in the NOVA/MD area."

-- Kain Shin, Herndon, VA

Exhilarated 2x Maternity Photography and Family Photography Client

Feel overwhelmed with joy every time you glance at the maternity portraits on your walls.

CONTACT THE ARTISTIC MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MATERNITY PORTRAITS.

Share Your Joy with Pregnancy Announcement Photos

 

Searching for baby announcement ideas? Pregnancy announcement photos are a creative and unique way to share the big news with friends and family.  Whereas maternity photography is typically done later in your pregnancy when your belly is showing, pregnancy announcement photos are more like a baby-themed couple's portrait photography session.

GET BABY ANNOUNCEMENT IDEAS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENT PHOTOS.

The Best Time for Maternity Photography

 

In our experience, maternity photography is best done from weeks 28-34 of your pregnancy, when your belly is showing, yet isn’t making it too difficult for you to get into different positions. But don’t wait until then to call us! Rather than rushing through the process because there’s no time left, let’s start planning now so that we can make your maternity photography the best it can be, and so that you can enjoy the photography process!

 

Revel in delight in each and every maternity portrait we create for you.

JUST CONTACT THE MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER HERE TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR MATERNITY PORTRAITS.

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Also, while you might be thinking of waiting to finish your maternity photography or even waiting for Baby to arrive before you start thinking about newborn photography, there’s an even smaller window to capture those classic sleeping baby photos, so now is also the time to ask us about newborn photography!

VIEW OUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO.

Ask Us About Baby Photography Plans:

Our baby photography plans are perfect for documenting each milestone of your parental journey from maternity & newborn photography to your child's first birthday.

READ ABOUT OUR BABY PHOTOGRAPHY PLANS.

JUST CONTACT THE MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER NOW TO BEGIN YOUR CONVERSATION.

Thank you and next steps...

We're so excited to hear from you!

Next, if you haven't already done so, use our online scheduler at https://squareup.com/appointments/book/v4viqzstgy35vc/PEKAW090VC9PE/services to schedule a time for a phone consultation.

If you need immediate assistance, just give us a call at 301-892-3789 anytime. Can't wait to chat with you!

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We're so excited to hear from you!

Next, if you haven't already done so, use our online scheduler at https://squareup.com/appointments/book/v4viqzstgy35vc/PEKAW090VC9PE/services to schedule a time for a phone consultation.

If you need immediate assistance, just give us a call at 301-892-3789 anytime. Can't wait to chat with you!

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