Can I be honest? I used to think maternity photos were cheesy.
I know it’s crazy now that I’m a Phoenix maternity photographer! So, before you completely ditch the idea, let me throw a couple of fresh angles at you that might change your mind!
Maternity photos let you get “before and after” images at the newborn session!
Ok this one is so fun.
Imagine capturing your pregnancy journey with a beautiful photo today, and later pairing it with one of you holding your newborn.
This visual transformation is so beautiful to see when the images otherwise look the same, except in the “after” you’re holding a baby instead of your belly!
A Phoenix Maternity Photographer’s Favorite Reason to Book a Maternity Session – Maternity photos can be a day of self-care!
What if your maternity shoot could be a day all about you?
Picture this: professional hair and makeup, your favorite outfit, and feeling absolutely gorgeous.
Turn this photo session into a celebration of yourself and your journey.
But why stop there?
You can extend this special occasion into a full day of pampering.
Start with a relaxing spa visit for a prenatal massage or a mani pedi.
Then, enjoy a leisurely lunch at your favorite café, indulging in some cravings or trying something new.
Make this photo session a celebration of yourself and your journey!
Maternity photos can create a time capsule!
Let’s snapshot the era your baby will be born into by turning your maternity shoot into a living time capsule.
Include things like today’s newspaper, best-selling book or popular magazine. You could also go big with current style trends.
One day, it will be fascinating for your child (and YOU) to see what the world looked like when they were about to enter it.
Sometimes moms also include special things from their pregnancy like their biggest craving or the book they read to their baby in the womb every night as a way to remember the details of these few months in the bigger picture of life.
These elements add layers to your photos, making them not just beautiful, but also historically significant for your family.
Hopefully now you see that investing in a maternity session can go beyond the traditional ideas.
It’s your chance to celebrate everything your body is doing right now, really bond with your nearest and dearest, and freeze this special time in a way that’s totally unique to you.
So, even if you’re feeling a little shy or you’re not sure about how you look, just go for it. As a Phoenix maternity photographer, one of my favorite things is helping moms see how beautiful and strong they truly are during this season of life. Let’s make some gorgeous memories that are all about you, that’ll have you grinning every time you look back at them.You won’t regret it!
Click here to read tips on preparing for your maternity session.
Sally is a Mesa newborn photographer and motherhood portrait artist serving Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Tempe. With over a decade of experience photographing maternity, newborns, babies, and families, she specializes in making tired, busy moms feel completely taken care of — from outfit planning all the way to choosing the perfect artwork for your walls. A mom of six herself, she knows how fast these little seasons go, and she’s on a mission to make sure your family’s story gets preserved in a way you’ll actually hold onto. When she’s not behind the camera, she’s probably wrangling her own crew and wishing someone would bring her a Diet Coke.
Explore her work and book a session at www.sallywhettenphotography.com.
