Hot take: Solo Maternity Sessions are the most Magical!

Many women hesitate to take maternity photos of just themselves, feeling like they need a partner or their other children in the frame to justify the session.
My photographer heart wants you to know that solo maternity sessions are so RAD!!

Here’s the truth—you don’t need anyone else to validate this moment. You are enough. It is more than okay – even dare I say, FUN – to let yourself go solo for a maternity session.

And in case you need to hear it – there is no need to feel guilty for having a solo maternity photo session!!

Embracing Your “Main Character Energy”

Pregnancy is one of the most transformative seasons of your life. It’s okay to take up space… Scratch that… It’s GOOD to take up space.
It’s good to celebrate yourself. If having a solo maternity session is considered self-centered—then I want every expectant mom to be self-centered.
You are growing a whole human inside of you, and that alone is reason enough to step in front of the camera and let your beauty, strength, and magic shine.

Maternity Photos Are for You and Your Baby

If taking solo maternity photos just for yourself feels indulgent, think of it this way: your baby will one day look at these photos and see the love, strength, and beauty in the person who carried them into this world. These portraits are a way to document this season not just for you, but for them too. It’s a way to show them the devotion and magic that surrounded their arrival before they even took their first breath.

We know that kids learn by watching.
Research shows us that if children observe their mom taking time to care for and celebrate herself – then they will be more likely to care for, love, & celebrate themselves without guilt!!
Modeling self-care & self-love for your children is a life-long commitment. It takes practice and sometimes feels like a stretch just beyond our comfort zone.
Why not start practicing while your little one is still in your womb?

Solo Maternity Sessions Are Anything but Boring

Think solo maternity photos will be boring & lack diversity?? NOPE, never! Not on my watch.
Solo maternity portraits leave space for some of the most creative, artistic, and deeply feeling-focused images. When we keep the focus solely on you, we can lean into the magic, playing with movement, light, and emotion in a way that’s uniquely yours. You don’t have to pose a certain way to match someone else—you get to fully step into your own power and presence.

Full Maternity Sessions vs. Petite Maternity Sessions

I believe every mama deserves a maternity session that speaks to her. That’s why I offer both full maternity sessions and Petite Maternity Sessions (a shorter, budget-friendly option). Petite Maternity Sessions are perfect if you’re short on time or money – but still want stunning, artistic images that celebrate this moment.

That said, if you have the time and space for it, a full maternity session is absolutely worth it. It allows for even more creativity, multiple outfit changes, and location/background variety.

You Are a Muse—Let’s Capture Your Magic

If being a muse for my camera sounds like something you’d love, don’t be afraid to leave everyone else at home and step into a session that’s all about YOU. You don’t need anyone else in the frame to justify having maternity photos. You are creating life. You are the art and the artist. And that is more than enough reason to celebrate.

Ready to book your maternity session? Whether you choose a full maternity session or a Petite Maternity Session, I’d love to create something beautiful with you. Let’s capture this magic together!