Location Spotlight: Maternity Sessions at Rattlesnake Lake

Looking for a maternity session with a stunning PNW backdrop? You are in the right place. In this post, I’ll tell you all about Maternity Sessions at Rattlesnake Lake, with many sample photos from every season to help you decide if this location is right for you.

March 19, 2024 • Maternity

Best place for maternity photography in Seattle, husband and wife standing on a beach of a serene lake with mountains behind them, wife leaning her head on husband's shoulder

Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend, WA, is an ideal location for maternity photos, and I love photographing families there.

It provides a magical PNW backdrop to your maternity photos and is only a short walk from a parking lot (which soon-to-be mommies appreciate very much). The drive is about 40 minutes from Seattle or Bellevue. It has a bathroom on site and is fun for kids and pets. You will be hard-pressed to find another place that is as beautiful and as convenient as this.

Below, I’ve provided important session details, tips, and sample photos from every season so you can get a good feel for this location and decide if it’s right for you.

Let’s dive in.

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Maternity Session at a Glance

I offer two main maternity session options at this location: Deluxe and Mini. The key difference between the options is session time and the number of photos you get.

The Deluxe Session lasts one hour and includes 20 hand-edited high-res photos. The Mini Session lasts 20 minutes and includes 10 hand-edited photos. The Deluxe option is good for families with kids or if you want a larger variety of photos and have enough time for an outfit change. The Mini Session is great for couples or if you want a quicker session.

Additional details:

Now that you have a good overview of the session let’s look at sample sessions next. The photos below are organized by season.

Sample Spring Maternity Sessions

Here is a Maternity Deluxe photo shoot at Rattlesnake Lake that was shot in early March:

Happy couple smiling during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Happy couple smiling and hugging during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Happy couple smiling beautifully during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Young happy couple posed beautifully during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Posed couple during a winter maternity photo shoot
Posed couple during a winter maternity photo shoot
Young happy woman posed beautifully during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Young smiling woman during a winter maternity photo shoot with lake and mountain in the background during sunset
Young happy woman posing during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Young couple during a winter maternity photo shoot at Rattlesnake Lake
Young happy woman during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Young couple during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Winter maternity photo shoot in the Cascade mountains
Happy couple posing during a winter maternity photo shoot in the Seattle area
A young woman posing during an outdoor winter maternity photo shoot with beautiful lake and mountain in the background during sunset
A young couple kissing during an outdoor winter maternity photo shoot with beautiful lake and mountain in the background
A young couple hugging during an outdoor winter maternity photo shoot with beautiful lake and mountain in the background
A young couple kissing during an outdoor winter maternity photo shoot in the woods

And here is a Maternity Deluxe session at Rattlesnake Lake that was shot in April:

A family posed on a beach of a lake during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Pregnant woman leaning on a tree stump looking at her belly with her husband, daughter and dog in the background
A pregnant woman posing during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle, lake in the background
Husband and wife posing next to a large tree trunk during a photo shoot in Seattle
Man hugging and kissing his pregnant wife during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A happy family posing during maternity photo shoot, lake and mountains in the background
Pregnant woman in a black dress posed during a photo shoot
Pregnant woman with husband and daughter during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Pregnant woman posed in front of a lake with mountain views during a photos shoot in Seattle
Pregnancy photo shoot with mom and dad in soft focus and their daughter kissing their dog in the foreground
Pregnancy photo shoot, mom, dad and young girl posing next to a big tree trunk with lake and mountain views
Family shot during a maternity photo session, dad, mom, and young girl holding hands on a beach of a lake
Family maternity photo shoot, dad and mom with their daughter and dog on a beach of a lake

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Sample Summer Maternity Sessions

Here is a Maternity Deluxe session at Rattlesnake Lake that was shot in late summer:

A pregnant couple walking on a beach during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, mountain in the background
A pregnant woman with her hands wrapped around her belly during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant woman naturally posed during a maternity photo session in Seattle
A young couple holding hands during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle, lake and mountains in the background
A young couple holding hands during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle, lake and mountains in the background
A young couple kissing during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle, lake and mountains in the background
Maternity photo session in Seattle, a pregnant woman in a floral dress by a lake
A couple naturally posed during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, focus on the belly
A couple naturally posed during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, mountains in the background
Maternity photo session in Seattle, a couple naturally posed with their hands on woman's belly
A pregnant woman standing in a lake during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, mountains in the background
A couple standing in a lake during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, mountains in the background
Happy couple walking in a lake during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, mountains in the background
A couple walking in a lake during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, mountains in the background
A couple on a beach during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A young happy couple holding a onesie during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle

In Client’s Words:
“We worked with Lana for maternity and newborn photos. Both sessions were such a breeze with Lana. Lana is very quick to respond to emails, she is easy to work with and makes you feel at ease during your session. She was great with our son and we couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out!” –Laura

Here is an example of a Maternity Mini session at Rattlesnake Lake that was shot in the summer:

A couple standing on a beach of a lake during maternity photo shoot in Seattle with mountains in the background
A couple during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant woman in a white dress leaning on a tree stump during a maternity photo shoot
A pregnant woman during photo shoot in Seattle, lake and mountain views in the background
A pregnant woman in white dress during photo shoot in Seattle, lake and mountain views in the background
A couple hugging during photo shoot in Seattle, lake and mountain views in the background
A couple during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, holding tiny baby shoes
A couple during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, holding tiny baby shoes, with their dog sitting between them
A pregnant couple on a beach with their dog during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant woman posing on a beach during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant woman wearing a white dress on a beach during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant couple on a beach with their dog during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant couple hugging on a beach during maternity photo shoot in Seattle

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Sample Fall Maternity Sessions

Here is a Maternity Deluxe session at Rattlesnake Lake that was shot in the fall:

Maternity photo shoot in Seattle, a couple standing in front of a lake with mountain views in the background
A pregnant woman naturally posed during a maternity photo shoot
Couples pregnancy photo shoot, woman in a red maternity dress dress holding her husband's hand
Husband kissing his pregnant wife during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Happy couple sitting on a large tree trunk during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Black and white photo of a couple during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Black and white photo of a couple hugging during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Husband lovingly hugging his wife during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Couple sitting on a beach during a maternity photo session in Seattle
Pregnant woman in a beautiful red dress leaning on her husband during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Naturally posed couple on a beach during a pregnancy photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant woman in a beautiful red dress posed on a large tree stub with mountains behind her
A pregnant woman in a beautiful red dress posed on a large tree stub with mountains behind her
A pregnant woman in a beautiful red dress sitting on a large tree stub with mountains behind her during a photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant woman in a beautiful red dress posed in front of a tree during a maternity photo session in Seattle
Maternity photo shoot in Seattle with husband kissing his wife with his hand on her belly
Black and white photo of a couple during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A happy couple walking on a beach during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A couple kissing during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A couple during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, focus on woman's pregnant stomach
A couple during maternity photo shoot in Seattle looking into the camera
A couple kissing during maternity photo shoot in Seattle

Here is an example of a Maternity Mini session at Rattlesnake Lake that was shot in the fall:

Pregnant woman during photo shoot in Seattle
A couple posed on a rock in a lake during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle area, Cascade mountains in the background
A pregnant woman naturally posing during a photo shoot in Seattle, mountains and lake in the background
A beautiful moment of affection between a husband and wife during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Outdoor maternity session in Seattle, husband and wife walking on a beach with mountain views
Husband kissing and hugging his pregnant wife during a maternity photo session in Seattle
Black and white maternity photo of a husband lovingly kissing his pregnant wife
A pregnant woman naturally posed during an outdoor photo shoot in Seattle
A loving couple hugging, head touching, during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A couple naturally posed by a lake with mountain views in the background
A smiling couple sitting on a large tree stump during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Maternity photo of a couple with a focus on the belly
A young couple on a beach of a lake during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A pregnant couple looking at each other during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle, lake and mountains in the background

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Sample Winter Maternity Sessions

Rattlesnake Lake is one of the few maternity locations that I offer during the winter months. However, the weather can be unpredictable, and we may need to reschedule due to rain. When picking this location during winter, please give yourself an extra week in case we need to reschedule.

Here is a Maternity Deluxe session at Rattlesnake Lake that was shot in the winter:

A pregnant woman in a beautiful dress looking into the lake during a winter maternity photo shoot
Husband and wife facing one another, touching heads and hugging, with serene lake in the background during a winter maternity photo shoot
Husband and wife hugging, about to kiss, with serene lake in the background during a winter maternity photo shoot
Husband and wife holding hands and tiny baby shoes with serene lake in the background during a winter maternity photo shoot
Husband hugging his pregnant wife with his hand on her belly during a winter maternity photo shoot
Pregnant woman in a beautiful dress looking straight into the camera with stunning mountain and lake views during a winter maternity photo shoot
Happy and smiling pregnant woman with beautiful lake in the background during a winter maternity photo shoot
Pregnant woman, walking on a beach with husband and toddler son, with stunning mountain in the background during a winter maternity photo shoot
Mom and dad holding the hands of their toddler son
Father holding the hand of his son who is throwing rocks into the lake during winter photo shoot
Father hugging his son by a lake with beautiful PNW views in the background during a winter photo shoot
Pregnant woman looking at her belly, with husband and son blurred behind her and stunning mountain views during a winter maternity photo shoot
Pregnant woman looking at her husband and son with beautiful mountains in the background during a winter maternity photo shoot
Pregnant woman holding her toddler son and smiling, with lake in the background during a winter maternity photo shoot
A serene lakeside scene captures the joy and togetherness of a husband, his pregnant wife, and their toddler, standing side by side, with majestic mountains forming a magnificent backdrop.
A beautiful pregnant woman posing during a sunset winter maternity photo shoot
A black and white photo of a pregnant woman smiling during a winter maternity photo shoot
Pregnant woman standing in the woods during sunset winter maternity photo shoot
Pregnant woman standing in the woods during beautiful sunset
Pregnant woman, wrapping her belly with her hands and leaning on a large tree during a winter maternity photo shoot
Beautiful pregnant woman wrapping her belly, leaning a large tree during a winter maternity photo shoot

In Client’s Words:
“Lana is awesome! We’ve had her do both our maternity and newborn shoots and will be doing future family sessions with her yearly. I love her style and the photos always turn out so beautiful. She is always really easy to work with and our toddler did so well with her direction during the shoots. 100% recommend.” –Kimberly

It does not often snow in Seattle, But sometimes, we get lucky with snow, which adds another dimension of winter beauty to your maternity photos:

Seattle maternity photo shoot during winter, mountains and lake in the background
Couples maternity photo in Seattle, beautiful PNW backdrop
Couple pregnancy photo shoot, husband hugging his wife, standing in front of a large tree trunk, mountains in the background
A moment during Seattle maternity photo session, husband and wife looking at the belly smiling
Photo shoot of a pregnant woman in Seattle
A young couple posed on a large tree trunk during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Pregnant woman with her hands wrapped around her belly during a photo shoot in Seattle
Pregnant woman smiling, posed during a maternity photo shoot in Seattle
Husband kissing his wife with his hands on her belly during maternity session in Seattle
A couple holding hands during pregnancy photo shoot in Seattle
A couple holding hands, posed during maternity session at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend, WA
Outdoor lifestyle maternity photo session in Seattle, couple holding hands looking at the belly
A naturally posed couple during maternity photo shoot in Seattle
A naturally posed couple during maternity photo shoot in Seattle, husband hugging his wife from behind
Pregnancy photo shoot, husband and wife wrapping their hands around the stomach
A young pregnant woman naturally posed during a photo shoot in Seattle
A young pregnant woman naturally posed during a photo shoot in Seattle with mountains and lake in the background

FAQs

When is the best time to have a maternity session?

The ideal time for your maternity shoot is when you are between 28 and 32 weeks pregnant, but I am happy to work around your schedule. I recommend booking a month in advance to give you time to prepare.

We are not good at taking pictures; will you guide us?

I will direct and guide you the entire time, so you don’t have to worry about anything.

What is the best way to dress for our session?

Upon completing your booking, you will receive an email with prep info and tips, including the outfit inspiration guide and online styling service, to help you look your best for the session.

Color edit vs. hand-edit: what’s the difference?

Color editing includes an overall color adjustment to make the photos appear brighter, more colorful, and properly exposed.

Hand-editing includes basic skin smoothing, removal of blemishes, bruises, and a few fly-aways, and more detailed color adjustments. It gives your photos a more “polished” feel.

The Deluxe Session includes 20 hand-edited photos, and the Mini Session includes 10 hand-edited photos. Additional hand-edited photos could be purchased à la carte after you see your proof gallery. You also have the option to purchase all the photos from your session, which will include a color edit.

When and how will I get my images?

You will receive your online proof gallery within four days after your session. Seven days after you submit your selections, your hand-edited images will be delivered via a separate online gallery.

Have Additional Questions?
Visit my FAQs page to get quick answers to common questions.

Pricing and Booking

I designed the entire experience to be enjoyable, relaxing, and fun. I’ll guide you through every step to create photos you love and cherish.

Maternity Deluxe Session Highlights:

The Deluxe option is good for families with kids or if you want a larger variety of photos and have enough time for an outfit change.

Tip:
The Maternity Deluxe Session can be combined with a Newborn Deluxe Session for a money-saving package. Learn more here.

Maternity Mini Session Highlights:

The Maternity Mini Session is great for couples or if you want a quicker session.

Get started with your maternity session today:

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Hi, I’m Lana

I have been a Seattle maternity, newborn, and family photographer since 2008. Having photographed thousands of families, I have developed a hassle-free and fun process so families could have an easier time documenting their journey through the years. I invite you to learn more about me, and my unique values and quirks.

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