Top 10 Best Maternity Photography
A memory as beautiful as motherhood deserves to be captured, thus our directory features skilled photographers known for their artistic ability, professionalism, and experience in creating lasting memories.
Love Michelle Photography, LLC
Veracruz Court, San Diego, California- Engagement photos
- Senior portraits
- Maternity photos
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Warm & connected family, maternity, and newborn lifestyle photography, for those who value photographs as meaningful as they are beautiful. San Diego More Detail
BYME Studio
North Market Street, San Jose, California- Engagement photos
- Senior portraits
- Portraits
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We believe that every second of one’s life is a gift, thus we light up to capture the giftable moment to treasure and cherish. BYME’s mission is t More Detail
Golden Shutter Portraits
El Camino Real, San Jose, California- Portraits
- Event photography
Golden Shutter Portraits is a San Francisco Bay Area newborn, maternity and family photographer spec More Detail
Candy Coated Photography
Stoneyhaven Way, San Jose, California- Portraits
- Headshots
- Maternity photos
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Specialties Candi Cooper specializes in family photography, high school senior portraits, maternity portraits, and children photography. She is a tra More Detail
Anicete Photography
Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, California- Portraits
- Event photography
Specialties My philosophy is that storytelling is everything. I seek to capture those candid, yet special once in a lifetime moments with a distinct More Detail
Birth and Beauty
East Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, California- family photoshoot
- Newborn photoshoot
- couple potraits
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Birth and Beauty is a boutique company specializing in birth photography, films, maternity photography and birth doula services. History Establish More Detail
TANGRAM STUDIO
El Camino Real, San Jose, California- Event photography
- Maternity photos
- Family portraits
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Specialties Specializing newborn, baby, family and maternity portraiture. Seeing our precious wedding clients grow into families really eager me to c More Detail
A La Mode Photo
Montana Avenue, Los Angeles, California- Newborn photoshoot
- Headshots
- In-home photoshoot
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Photographer Heather Hart specializes in Pregnancy, Maternity and Family photography. Named one of the top 5 photographers in California. Couples, eng More Detail
Sophie Crew Photography
Cuyamaca Street, San Diego, California- Ssession photography
- Portraits
- Senior portraits
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Sophie Crew is San Diego's Premiere Newborn, Maternity, Baby and Family Photography Artist. More Detail
SF City Hall Wedding Photographer by Michael
Spear Street, San Francisco, California- Event photography
- City Hall
- Quinceanera Photos
San Francisco City Hall wedding photographer with over 600 marriages creatively photographed. One of the most experienced professional wedding photogr More Detail
Frequently Asked Questions
The ideal time is between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy when the baby bump is well-defined but before the discomfort of the final weeks. If carrying twins, schedule earlier (24-30 weeks) as the bump develops faster.
Flowy dresses, form-fitting gowns that highlight your bump, or casual outfits like jeans with a cropped top work well. Choose solid colors or soft floral prints and avoid overly busy patterns. Some photographers provide draped fabric or maternity gowns for an elegant look.
Absolutely! Many maternity photographers encourage partner, sibling, and even pet involvement to create a full family memory. Discuss poses and themes with your photographer in advance.
- Outdoor shoots are great for natural lighting and scenic backgrounds like beaches, parks, or gardens.
Studio sessions provide controlled lighting, elegant backdrops, and more intimate poses.
Yes! Many offer creative themes, belly painting, and special effects like silhouette shots or floral setups. If you have a unique vision, discuss it with your photographer beforehand to ensure they can accommodate it.