Maternity Photos

& Pregnancy Announcement Pictures

Newborn Photographer Near Me Bethesda MD

Pregnancy Announcement Photographer Gaithersburg MD

We believe...

The beauty of pregnancy lies not only in the glow, but in the strength, grace, and love it carries.

Congratulations on this extraordinary season of becoming. Pregnancy is a fleeting chapter—powerful, transformative, and quietly radiant. With each passing week, your body nurtures new life in ways that feel both miraculous and deeply personal, making this time one that deserves to be remembered long after it has passed.

As your maternity photographer, our team is honored to walk beside you, guiding you with care and intention through every step of the experience. Together, we will create a collection of artful maternity photos—beautiful, emotive, and deeply meaningful—that celebrate your strength, your beauty, your love as a couple, and the life you are bringing into this world.

We invite you to begin a conversation with Irene about how we can document this remarkable chapter of your life in a way that feels luxurious, effortless, and authentically you.

TALK TO THE MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

Beth & Michael's Pregnancy Journey

From Pregnancy Announcement Photos...

To Maternity Photos...

To Newborn Photography

Meet Irene

Photography found its way into my life and quietly became my calling. I discovered that creating meaningful portraits for families—especially during life’s most transformative seasons—is both my gift and my joy.

Pregnancy is a time of profound change. Your body is evolving, your heart is expanding, and life feels beautifully full in ways you may never have imagined. It is powerful, tender, and fleeting, which is where I come in. As your maternity photographer, my role is to thoughtfully guide you through every detail—wardrobe styling, posing, lighting, and gentle direction—so that you can effortlessly embrace this season with confidence and grace.

This chapter of anticipation will pass more quickly than you might expect. The wonderous moments of feeling tiny kicks... the curve of your growing belly... the strength and softness that coexist within you—these deserve to be documented. Time moves only forward, and I want to help you honor this becoming, creating a legacy your child will one day look back on with awe.

I believe that every mother deserves to feel radiant, empowered, and seen. Every child deserves a portrait history that celebrates the beginning of their story. And every family deserves artwork in their home that reflects love, connection, and the beauty of new beginnings.

Let’s create timeless maternity photos together, thoughtfully crafted to be displayed with pride and cherished for generations.

TALK TO IRENE, THE MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

We believe...

Your pregnancy announcement and maternity photos are meant to be lived with—not forgotten on a hard drive.

While digital files have their place—and we thoughtfully include them with every portrait you order—the true soul of photography is revealed in print.

We specialize in beautifully crafting your pregnancy announcement and maternity photos, and then transforming them into tangible art that you will see, feel, and cherish every day.

So let us help you decorate your home with love.

HOW IT ALL WORKS

We're here to guide you from start to finish.

A personalized pregnancy announcement photoshoot and maternity photoshoot experience are what true luxury is all about!

Discovery Call & Booking

You'll begin with a telephone consultation with Irene to learn about your desired style and goals for your pregnancy announcement photos and/or maternity photoshoot. By the end of the call, we'll know whether we're the right fit for each other and can proceed with booking your photography session!

Schedule your discovery call now.

Style & Concept Meeting

This is our time to really get to know each other, brainstorm together, and fully plan out your pregnancy announcement and/or maternity photoshoot. Irene will help you select the ideal wardrobe and location—whether outdoors, at our Maryland photography studio, or in your home—and even take a look at the spaces in your home where you might like to hang one or more portraits. This is how we're sure to come out of your session with some amazing pieces of artwork that'll look fabulous hanging on your walls. We're all about making this entire process completely stress-free!

The Photography Session(s)

It's our goal to make your photography session(s) feel peaceful, unhurried, and effortlessly relaxed! Whether outdoors, at our photography studio, or in your home, we gently guide every pose and moment with care and intention—ensuring that you feel your very best while we create timeless portraits.

Reveal & Ordering Appointment

This is the hardest part, but oh what excitement! You'll ooh and aah as your beautiful pregnancy announcement and/or maternity photos are revealed, and Irene will be your interior designer, helping you pick the perfect frames and design the perfect groupings of portraits for your walls. We can't say it enough times - it's all about decorating your home with love!

Learn more about our complimentary interior design service, and browse options for heirloom home decor.

Time is flying by and moments are fleeting.

SCHEDULE YOUR DISCOVERY CALL NOW!

The very best testimonial is when our pregnancy announcement photoshoot clients become maternity photoshoot clients, who become newborn photography clients, who become family portrait clients. They just keep coming back over... and over... and over again.

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Don't waste another moment, because moments that go by can never be recaptured.

Schedule your discovery call now!

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Next, if you haven't already done so, click here to use our online scheduler 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!

Talk to you soon!

Irene Abdou Photography, LLC

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