What No One Tells You About Your First Maternity Session (But You’ll Be Glad You Knew)

There’s something quietly profound about carrying your first child. Everything is new. Every flutter, every shift in your body, every plan you start to imagine, it’s all unfolding at once. And with all that newness, planning a maternity photo session might feel like one more thing on your to-do list… or maybe even something that feels a little intimidating.

You’re not alone.

So many of the women I photograph, especially first-time moms, have questions, nerves, and sometimes even a little resistance before stepping in front of the camera. And I get it. Being photographed during such a tender, in-between season feels vulnerable.

Here’s what most people don’t talk about, but I want you to know:

1. You don’t have to feel perfectly “ready” to be photographed

You don’t need the ideal outfit or to feel 100% comfortable in your changing body. What matters most is that we create space for connection—between you and your baby, your partner, your home, your quiet rituals. This isn’t about showing up styled and polished. It’s about showing up real.

2. This session is less about looking a certain way and more about remembering

Your maternity photos aren’t just about a belly, they’re about your first chapter of becoming someone’s mother. One day, you’ll look back and remember the feel of light in the room, the stillness of the morning, the way your hand naturally rested over the place they were growing.

These photos will carry meaning far beyond what you can imagine now.

3. You’re allowed to take up space, even if that feels hard right now

I’ve seen how this season can make some women feel small, unsure, or overly aware of how much is changing. But during your session, you’re allowed to be exactly as you are quiet, joyful, uncertain, glowing, exhausted. I’ll guide you gently, helping you settle in, so the experience feels grounding and safe. You’re allowed to be held too.

4. Your first maternity session can be the start of your family story—on your terms

Whether you choose to be photographed in your home with the morning light or outdoors in a favorite Seattle park, the session is designed around you. There are no forced smiles or awkward poses, just film photography that honors the present moment and the real love growing in your life.

Final Thought:

If this is your first time doing something like this, I want you to know… that’s actually what makes it special. You’re starting a new legacy. Not just for your baby, but for yourself. And you don’t have to do it alone.

I’ll walk you through every step.

Considering maternity photos this season?
I offer maternity sessions in Seattle and Tacoma that feel gentle, intentional, and completely you.