Nine months may seem like an eternity while you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your bundle of joy, but in the grand scheme of things, it's such a small window of time. So, celebrate the miracle of your body, remember all of the anticipation and excitement of your baby’s arrival, and commemorate the first step in your child's journey with breathtaking art pieces to enjoy for a lifetime.
From the very beginning, as soon as the baby starts to move inside the womb, to the moment when they take their first breath, pregnancy is a miraculous and special experience that deserves to be remembered. After all, this is a sacred time shared only between you and your growing little one, creating a bond that can never be broken. Let's capture that unique connection and your unending love in heirloom masterpieces that last forever.
No two families are alike. Whether you conceived naturally or you’re on an IVF journey, pregnancy is a beautiful time that can be cherished for eternity. Maternity photos are a great way to capture and commemorate a mother's joy as she awaits the arrival of her little one.
Spend an hour savoring the miracle of life growing inside you in a solo maternity portrait session, or bring your loved ones along for couples or family photos highlighting your baby bump.
My goal is to make sure you have an enjoyable experience, feel confident, and, ultimately, love your photos. I'll guide you through everything from choosing the right location to finding the best maternity outfits and poses. I'll send you a questionnaire to help me understand your vision and a style guide to help you dress to impress. Let's make magical memories you'll treasure forever!
Say hello! After you fill out the contact form, keep an eye on your email inbox. Together, we’ll confirm a date and discuss your vision. I'll send you a location guide and help you choose the ideal photo backdrop.
All sessions are scheduled during the “golden hour,” which is approximately an hour and a half before the sun sets.
Once we settle on the details, we can make it official! I will send you a contract to review and an invoice for your initial deposit.
It's time to get ready! Picture day is your time to shine, so pretend you’re going in for a magazine cover photoshoot and live it up! I’ll give you everything you need to prepare, including:
Time to make your vision a reality. I'll guide you through poses & photo combinations. Don't worry if you're shy or nervous; I'm here to help and make it fun! I'll get there early to set up, and you let me know when you arrive. We'll begin with the full family if they’re joining you, while ultimately highlighting you and your baby bump throughout the session.
Editing magic begins. Editing is my favorite part of the session, and I often have to break out the tissues. I carefully hand-edit each photo, so you’ll receive only the best, highest quality images, free from distracting imperfections. You can anticipate a sneak peek shortly after your session and your fully-edited, private digital gallery within 15 days. You will have the option to purchase prints and products straight from your gallery.
*Maternity sessions include up to 5 family members. Additional family members may be included at $25 per person.
Maternity photography sessions include 35 fully-edited, high-resolution digital images. However, you can request additional photos if 35 isn’t enough. Please message me directly for pricing.
Maternity session pricing includes up to five members of your immediate family. Maternity photos with larger families and extended family maternity photoshoots are available at an additional rate of $25 per person, up to 8 people.
Not available as a standalone package, these optional add-ons are perfect for adding milestone portraits to your maternity session, such as individual photos of your other children. You can even update your headshot! These add-ons are done at the same time as your photo session. Please message me directly for pricing.
Create a personalized, one-of-a-kind photo album as a special present or memento, safeguarding your pregnancy glow, your excited anticipation, and the start of your child’s life forever.
Purchase a variety of professionally created products from the shop now section of your private gallery! Choose from high-quality printed photos, frames, canvases, cards for special occasions or holidays, and more.
She listened to what we wanted, and she made the session so fun. The photos are stunning and so professional, and have such a happy and light feel to them.
Heidi went above and beyond, just like her pictures. Her pictures are on another level of perfection. Beautiful! I will be taking our family pictures with her for now on. I highly recommend Heidi not just for her excellent customer service, but also because our pictures are gorgeous!"
It is no easy feat to get three little kids and an infant to cooperate but somehow Heidi managed to make us all look our best. She really wanted to make sure we loved our photos and took a lot of time before and after the shoot to understand what we wanted for lighting, poses etc. the photos that she took are absolute treasures."
Her photos are truly magic...romantic, classic, bright, airy, whimsical, clean, fresh, timeless...I could go on. She captured our relationship with her camera perfectly and you can tell she spent the time to carefully choose the best photos while paying attention to special details. We can't thank her enough for being so kind, warm, professional, down to earth, and truly gifted at what she does."
Q: How much is a maternity portrait session?
A: $800 for up to 5 people and 35 professionally edited, high-resolution digital images. Each additional person is $25. Please see the investment section for package inclusions.
Q: When is the best time to take maternity photos?
A: Maternity photo sessions are usually scheduled during the late stages of the pregnancy, between 27-34 weeks, when the mother's baby bump is prominent. This is the perfect time to capture the beauty and joy of motherhood.
Q: Do you offer couple and family maternity photos?
A: Absolutely! This is a great opportunity to share this moment with family and loved ones, as they can be included in the photos as well.
Q: What is your service area?
A: As a photographer in Northern Virginia, I serve the DMV area, focusing within a 30-mile radius of Fairfax, VA. My clients are in Fairfax County and Loudoun County, Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Centreville, Chantilly, Annadale, Leesburg, Herndon, Oakton, Clifton, Reston, Springfield, Burke, and Mclean.
Photo sessions make the perfect gift! Digital gift certificates are available.