Bellevue Maternity Photography Made to Feel Easy and Natural
A maternity session does not have to feel dramatic, overly posed, or complicated to matter. It can simply give you a record of this time: yourself, your family, your pregnancy, and the quieter weeks before baby arrives.
My job is to make the planning and the session feel easier, including the part many moms worry about most: being in front of the camera. You do not need to know how to pose or feel completely camera-ready before you arrive. I’ll guide your hands, posture, movement, angles, and where to look, whether you choose an outdoor location, a studio session, or a maternity + newborn package.
I’ve been photographing Seattle-area families since 2008, and I know how much easier it feels when the choices are clear before you book. Below, you can compare the settings, session lengths, pricing, and package options. Once your session is reserved, I’ll send the prep and styling guidance you need to feel ready.
How I Make Your Maternity Session Feel Easier
Clients have described the experience as feeling comfortable in front of the camera because they knew what to do along the way. That is the goal: flattering direction that helps you feel more at ease while still looking like yourself.
If older children are included, they do not need to be perfectly still or perfectly smiley the whole time. I’ll keep the session moving in a calm, simple order and work with the real energy we have.
Choose the Maternity Session That Fits You Best
Maternity Outdoor Sessions
Outdoor Maternity Deluxe Session
Outdoor Maternity Deluxe Session
What this session looks like
The Outdoor Maternity Deluxe Session gives us the most flexibility. We can move through a wider mix of scenic portraits, connected images, belly-focused photos, and quieter maternity moments without the session feeling rushed.
Best for
Choose this when you want the most flexible outdoor option: more time, a fuller gallery, room for an outfit change, and the ability to pick from my curated Seattle-area maternity locations after booking.
Not the best fit for
Another session may be a better match if you want the shortest possible option or already know you only need a smaller final gallery.
Images included
Includes 25 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 80–100 images. A print release is included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing at any vendor of your choice. (Additional hand-edited images and a full gallery upgrade are available for purchase after you view your proofs.)
Session duration
Up to 1 hour of shooting time.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session can include mom alone, belly-focused portraits, open-belly photos if desired, mom with partner, mom with siblings, and family portraits. You are also welcome to bring a few meaningful keepsakes, such as an ultrasound photo or baby shoes.
Pets
Pets are welcome to join your outdoor session.
Location
This session takes place at one of my carefully selected outdoor maternity locations in the greater Seattle area. After booking, I’ll email you a curated list of locations with sample photos, so you can pick the setting that feels like the best match.
Time of day
For the best light, this session usually takes place about 60 minutes before sunset. Start time may shift by up to 30 minutes depending on the weather and light, so it helps to keep your schedule a little flexible that day.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling support are provided after booking.
Weather and rescheduling
If rain is in the forecast, I offer flexible rescheduling. In many cases, I wait until the morning of the session to make the final call.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days after your session. Final hand-edited images delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Session price
- $900 + tax
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session. The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- All images from the proof gallery, with color edit: $200
Outdoor Maternity Mini Session – Redmond
Outdoor Maternity Mini Session – Redmond
What this session looks like
The Redmond Outdoor Mini keeps the plan simple: a seasonal Redmond-area location, a shorter session flow, and a focused maternity gallery with gentle direction throughout.
Best for
Choose this when you want outdoor maternity photos without having to choose from the full location list or plan a longer session.
Not the best fit for
Consider the Outdoor Maternity Deluxe Session instead if you want to choose from the full list of Seattle-area maternity locations, include an outfit change, or create the widest variety of images.
Images included
Includes 10 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 40–60 images. A print release is included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing at any vendor of your choice. (Additional hand-edited images and a full gallery upgrade are available for purchase after you view your proofs.)
Session duration
Up to 20 minutes of shooting time.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session can include mom alone, belly-focused portraits, open-belly photos if desired, mom with partner, mom with siblings, and a family portrait. You are also welcome to bring a few meaningful keepsakes, such as an ultrasound photo or baby shoes.
Pets
Pets are welcome to join your outdoor session.
Location
This session takes place at one of my favorite outdoor locations in the Redmond area, which I select based on the season.
Time of day
For the best light, this session usually takes place 30 to 60 minutes before sunset. Start time may shift by up to 30 minutes depending on the weather and light, so it helps to keep your schedule a little flexible that day.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling support are provided after booking.
Weather and rescheduling
If rain is in the forecast, I offer flexible rescheduling. In many cases, I wait until the morning of the session to make the final call.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days after your session. Final hand-edited images delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Session price
- $500 + tax
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session. The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- All images from the proof gallery, with color edit: $200
See more sample photos
See more sample photos from the Redmond Maternity Mini Sessions
Outdoor Maternity Mini Session – Rattlesnake Lake
Outdoor Maternity Mini Session – Rattlesnake Lake
What this session looks like
The Rattlesnake Lake Mini gives you a more distinctly Pacific Northwest backdrop in a shorter format. The lake, mountains, evergreens, and shoreline become part of the look without requiring a full Deluxe session.
Best for
Choose this when you want a shorter session and are drawn to water, mountains, evergreens, and a more nature-forward setting.
Not the best fit for
The Deluxe Session may be a better match if you want additional location options, an outfit change, or more time to capture a wider range of images.
Images included
Includes 10 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 40–60 images. A print release is included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing at any vendor of your choice. (Additional hand-edited images and a full gallery upgrade are available for purchase after you view your proofs.)
Session duration
Up to 20 minutes of shooting time.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session can include mom alone, belly-focused portraits, open-belly photos if desired, mom with partner, mom with siblings, and a family portrait. You are also welcome to bring a few meaningful keepsakes, such as an ultrasound photo or baby shoes.
Pets
Pets are welcome to join your outdoor session.
Location
This session takes place at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend, about a 40-minute drive from Seattle/Bellevue.
Time of day
For the best light, this session usually takes place 60 to 90 minutes before sunset. Start time may shift by up to 30 minutes depending on the weather and light, so it helps to keep your schedule a little flexible that day.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling support are provided after booking.
Weather and rescheduling
If rain is in the forecast, I offer flexible rescheduling. In many cases, I wait until the morning of the session to make the final call.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days after your session. Final hand-edited images delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Session price
- $550 + tax
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session. The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- All images from the proof gallery, with color edit: $200
See more sample photos
See more sample photos from Rattlesnake Lake Maternity Mini Sessions
Maternity Studio Sessions
Studio Maternity Simply White Deluxe Session
Studio Maternity Simply White Deluxe Session
What this session looks like
The Simply White Deluxe Session is a full maternity studio session in my Kirkland studio. The all-white setting keeps the images clean and classic, with soft variety from the white wall, curtains, chairs, bench, couch, and white bed.
Best for
This session is best if you love the all-white studio look and want more time, more variety, a fuller gallery, and the option for an outfit change in a private indoor setting.
Not the best fit for
The Simply White Mini may be a better match if you want a shorter studio session or know you only need a smaller final gallery.
Images included
Includes 25 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 80–100 images. A print release is included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing at any vendor of your choice. (Additional hand-edited images and a full gallery upgrade are available for purchase after you view your proofs.)
Session duration
Up to 1 hour of shooting time.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session can include mom alone, belly-focused portraits, open-belly photos if desired, mom with partner, mom with siblings, and family portraits. You are also welcome to bring a few small keepsakes, such as an ultrasound photo, baby shoes, or a special blanket.
Pets
Small to mid-sized dogs are welcome. If you plan to bring one, please make sure they are well-behaved, supervised at all times, and have clean paws. Pets must stay on the floor. A cleaning fee may apply if these rules are not followed.
Location
This session takes place in my natural-light studio in downtown Kirkland, just minutes from Seattle and Bellevue, with easy, free street parking nearby.
Time of day
For the best natural light, this session is scheduled between 11 am and 1 pm.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling support are provided after booking.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days after your session. Final hand-edited images delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Session price
- $900 + tax
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session. The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- All images from the proof gallery, with color edit: $200
Studio Maternity Simply White Mini Session
Studio Maternity Simply White Mini Session
What this session looks like
The Simply White Mini gives you the same clean, classic Kirkland studio look in a shorter session. We’ll keep the session centered on the all-white setting, soft natural light, and gentle maternity posing
Best for
Choose this session if you want the Simply White studio look in a shorter format, with one outfit, gentle direction, and a smaller final gallery.
Not the best fit for
Consider the Simply White Deluxe Session if you want more time, a more relaxed pace, an outfit change, or the fullest studio gallery.
Images included
Includes 10 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 40–60 images. A print release is included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing at any vendor of your choice. Additional hand-edited images and a full gallery upgrade are available for purchase after you view your proofs.
Session duration
Up to 20 minutes of shooting time.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session can include mom alone, belly-focused portraits, open-belly photos if desired, mom with partner, mom with siblings, and family portraits. You are also welcome to bring a few small keepsakes, such as an ultrasound photo, baby shoes, or a special blanket.
Pets
Small to mid-sized dogs are welcome. If you plan to bring one, please make sure they are well-behaved, supervised at all times, and have clean paws. Pets must stay on the floor. A cleaning fee may apply if these rules are not followed.
Location
This session takes place in my natural-light studio in downtown Kirkland, just minutes from Seattle and Bellevue, with easy, free street parking nearby.
Time of day
For the best natural light, this session is scheduled between 11 am and 1 pm.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling support are provided after booking.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days after your session. Final hand-edited images delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Session price
- $500 + tax
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session. The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- All images from the proof gallery, with color edit: $200
Studio Maternity Rustic Lifestyle Deluxe Session
Studio Maternity Rustic Lifestyle Deluxe Session
What this session looks like
The Rustic Lifestyle Deluxe Session is a full studio maternity session with a warmer, more textured look. The downtown Seattle studio includes wood floors, brick, curtains, lifestyle-inspired setups, and multiple furniture and backdrop options.
Best for
Choose this session if you want the comfort and privacy of an indoor session, but prefer a warmer, more lived-in studio style over the clean, all-white look.
Not the best fit for
You may prefer a Simply White studio session if you want a cleaner, brighter, more minimal look.
Images included
Includes 25 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 80–100 images. A print release is included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing at any vendor of your choice. Additional hand-edited images and a full gallery upgrade are available for purchase after you view your proofs.
Session duration
Up to 1 hour of shooting time.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session can include mom alone, belly-focused portraits, open-belly photos if desired, mom with partner, mom with siblings, and family portraits. You are also welcome to bring a few small keepsakes, such as an ultrasound photo, baby shoes, or a special blanket.
Pets
Small to mid-sized dogs are welcome. If you plan to bring one, please make sure they are well-behaved, supervised at all times, and have clean paws. Pets must stay on the floor. A cleaning fee may apply if these rules are not followed.
Location
This session takes place in a natural-light co-op studio in downtown Seattle.
Time of day
For the best natural light, this session is scheduled between 11 am and 1 pm.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling support are provided after booking.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days after your session. Final hand-edited images delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Session price
- $1050 + tax
- A $200 deposit is required to book this session. The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- All images from the proof gallery, with color edit: $200
Maternity + Newborn Packages
Outdoor Maternity + Studio Newborn Deluxe Package
Outdoor Maternity + Studio Newborn Deluxe Package
What this package includes
This package includes the Outdoor Maternity Deluxe Session and the Newborn Studio Deluxe Session.
You can review the maternity session details above. For the newborn portion, view the Newborn Studio Deluxe Session details on the Newborn Sessions page.
In addition, you can view maternity and newborn photos from real families who picked this package.
When you’re ready, use the Book Your Package button here to reserve both sessions together.
Best for
Choose this package if you want the most complete maternity-to-newborn option: a full outdoor maternity session before baby arrives and a full studio newborn session with baby, parent, sibling, family, and detail images after birth.
Not the best fit for
You may prefer the Outdoor Maternity + In-Home Newborn Package if you want newborn photos taken at home.
Scheduling
You can choose your maternity session date now and reserve your newborn spot based on your due date. Once your baby arrives, we will schedule the newborn session.
Package price and payment
- $1950 + tax
- This offers a $200 savings compared to booking the two sessions separately.
- A $100 deposit is required to book this package.
- $800 + tax is due at the time of your maternity session.
- $1050 + tax is due at the time of your newborn session.
Twins
+$500 to base price.
Outdoor Maternity + In-Home Newborn Package
Outdoor Maternity + In-Home Newborn Package
What this package includes
This package includes the Outdoor Maternity Deluxe Session and the In-Home Newborn Lifestyle Session.
You can review the maternity session details above. For the newborn portion, view the In-Home Newborn Lifestyle Session details on the Newborn Sessions page.
In addition, you can view photos from real families who picked this package.
When you’re ready, use the Book Your Package button here to reserve both sessions together.
Best for
Choose this package if you want pregnancy photographed outdoors and newborn photos taken at home, especially if staying home after birth feels easier or you want the newborn session to include your everyday spaces.A studio newborn package may be a better match if you want posed newborn images with props and multiple baby setups.
Not the best fit if
A studio newborn package may be a better match if you want posed newborn images with props and multiple baby setups.
Scheduling
You choose your maternity session date now and reserve your newborn spot based on your due date. Once your baby arrives, we will schedule the newborn session.
Package price and payment
- $1700 + tax
- This offers a $150 savings compared to booking the two sessions separately.
- A $100 deposit is required to book this package.
- $800 + tax is due at the time of your maternity session.
- $800 + tax is due at the time of your newborn session.
Studio Maternity Simply White + Studio Newborn Deluxe Package
Studio Maternity Simply White + Studio Newborn Deluxe Package
What this package includes
This package includes the Studio Maternity Simply White Deluxe Session and the Newborn Studio Deluxe Session.
You can review the maternity session details above. For the newborn portion, view the Newborn Studio Deluxe Session details on the Newborn Sessions page.
When you’re ready, use the Book Your Package button here to reserve both sessions together.
Best for
Choose this package if you want both stages photographed in the studio, with a clean, bright maternity look and a full studio newborn session after the baby arrives.
Not the best fit if
You may prefer an outdoor maternity package if you want pregnancy photos with scenery, or the in-home package if you want newborn photos at home.
Scheduling
You can choose your maternity session date now and reserve your newborn spot based on your due date. Once your baby arrives, we will schedule the newborn session.
Package price
- $1950 + tax
- This offers a $200 savings compared to booking the two sessions separately.
- A $100 deposit is required to book this package.
- $800 + tax is due at the time of your maternity session.
- $1050 + tax is due at the time of your newborn session.
Twins
+$500 to base price.
Studio Maternity Rustic Lifestyle + Studio Newborn Deluxe Package
Studio Maternity Rustic Lifestyle + Studio Newborn Deluxe Package
What this package includes
This package includes the Studio Maternity Rustic Lifestyle Deluxe Session and the Newborn Studio Deluxe Session.
You can review the maternity session details above. For the newborn portion, view the Newborn Studio Deluxe Session details on the Newborn Sessions page.
When you’re ready, use the Book Your Package button here to reserve both sessions together.
Best for
Choose this package if you want both stages photographed indoors, but prefer your maternity photos to have more warmth, texture, and a softer, lived-in studio feel than the Simply White look.
Not the best fit if
You may prefer the Simply White studio package if you want a cleaner, brighter, all-white maternity look.
Scheduling
You can choose your maternity session date now and reserve your newborn spot based on your due date. Once your baby arrives, we will schedule the newborn session.
Package price
- $2100 + tax
- This offers a $200 savings compared to booking the two sessions separately.
- A $200 deposit is required to book this package.
- $850 + tax is due at the time of your maternity session.
- $1050 + tax is due at the time of your newborn session.
Twins
+$500 to base price.
Maternity Session Questions, Answered
The ideal time for maternity photos is usually between 28 and 32 weeks, when your bump is nicely visible but you may still feel fairly comfortable. Every pregnancy is different, though, and some clients schedule earlier or later depending on how they are feeling, their due date, medical considerations, or family schedule.
I recommend booking at least a month ahead so you have the best choice of dates, especially weekend dates, which tend to book first. Booking early also gives you more time to prepare without feeling rushed.
For late-fall or winter outdoor sessions, I usually recommend scheduling a little earlier within the 28-to-32-week window in case we need to reschedule due to weather.
That is very normal, and it is one of the main things I help with during the session. I’ll guide your hands, posture, movement, angles, expressions, and where to look so you are not left figuring it out on your own.
After booking, you’ll receive prep and styling help so you can choose outfits that are comfortable, coordinated, and right for your setting. In general, soft colors, simple textures, and clothing that fits well tend to photograph beautifully. The most important thing is that you feel good in what you are wearing.
I do not offer a client wardrobe, but I do provide recommendations for where to purchase or rent dresses or maternity gowns that photograph well.
Yes, if you book a Deluxe maternity session. Deluxe sessions allow more time and flexibility, so an outfit change can be included if desired. Mini sessions are shorter and work best with a single, focused look.
Choose outdoor if you want scenery, movement, soft evening light, and a natural Seattle-area setting. Choose the studio if you want privacy, a more controlled environment, soft natural light, and a session plan that does not depend on the weather.
Mini sessions are shorter and more focused. They are a good choice if you want one main look, a smaller final gallery, and a session that moves through fewer poses. Deluxe sessions give us more time, more image variety, a slower pace, and more flexibility for an outfit change.
Yes, depending on the session. Maternity sessions can include your partner, children, and family portraits. Pets are welcome in outdoor sessions. Small to mid-sized dogs are also welcome in studio sessions when they are well-behaved, supervised, have clean paws, and stay on the floor. A cleaning fee may apply if studio pet rules are not followed.
Yes. You are welcome to bring a few meaningful keepsakes, such as an ultrasound photo, baby shoes, or a special blanket. Simple, meaningful items work best because they support the story without taking over the session.
For the Outdoor Maternity Deluxe Session, you can pick from my curated list of Seattle-area maternity locations after booking. I’ll send the list with sample photos so you can select the setting that feels best. The Redmond Mini takes place at an outdoor location in the Redmond area, selected based on the season. The Rattlesnake Lake Mini takes place at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend.
For outdoor sessions, I monitor the forecast and will guide rescheduling if rain, high winds, or unsafe conditions create a real issue. In many cases, I wait until the morning of the session to make the final call. Overcast skies and normal seasonal changes are not usually reasons to reschedule outdoor sessions.
If you already know you want newborn photos, a maternity + newborn package can make planning easier. It lets you reserve both stages together and choose the newborn style that fits your family: full studio newborn photos or relaxed in-home newborn photos, depending on the package. Each package also includes a small savings compared with booking the two sessions separately.
You reserve your newborn spot by booking a date near your due date. Since babies arrive on their own schedule, we confirm the actual newborn session date once your baby is here. The maternity session is scheduled separately before baby arrives.
You’ll receive your proof gallery within 4 days after your session. After you choose your images, final hand-edited files are delivered within 7 days after your selections. If selections are made late, the 7-day final delivery timeline is no longer guaranteed.
Yes. After viewing your proof gallery, you can purchase additional hand-edited images for $20 each. For maternity sessions, you can also purchase all images from the proof gallery, with color edit, for $200.
For packages that include a studio newborn session, newborn gallery upgrades follow the newborn session terms.
It is very normal to wonder this. Maternity photos are not something every parent feels certain about right away, especially when pregnancy already comes with so much to plan. But this stage is short, and many families are glad later that they have photos from the weeks before everything shifted into newborn life.
The session does not need to feel dramatic or overly posed to be worth doing. It can simply give you a record of how this season looked: your bump, your family together, the quiet waiting, and the small details you may not think to photograph later.
What Clients Say About the Experience
Awards & Recognition
