Maternity photography is all about celebrating this special chapter of your life—capturing the beauty, strength, and emotions of pregnancy. When planning your session, one common question arises: should you do a solo maternity shoot or include your partner?
Both options have their own magic, and the good news is—you don’t have to choose just one! As a photographer, my recommendation is to book a full session so we have enough time to create both fashion-style solo portraits and intimate, candid moments with your partner. Let’s explore the differences and benefits of each.
A solo maternity session is all about you—your beauty, strength, and the unique connection you share with your baby.
✔️ Focuses entirely on your journey into motherhood
✔️ Allows for fashion-forward, artistic maternity portraits
✔️ Gives you the freedom to express yourself without distractions
✔️ Perfect for a timeless, elegant, and editorial look
If you love the idea of a dramatic gown, soft flowing fabrics, or a minimalist studio setup that highlights your silhouette, a solo maternity session is an amazing way to capture your pregnancy in a truly artistic way.
Including your partner in the session adds a completely different layer to the experience—it becomes a story of love, anticipation, and shared excitement.
✔️ Captures the emotional bond between you two before baby arrives
✔️ Creates candid, intimate, and heartfelt moments
✔️ Showcases the journey you’re experiencing together
✔️ Gives your child a beautiful visual story of how much they were loved before they were even born
This part of the session is usually more relaxed, focusing on natural interactions—your partner holding your belly, whispering sweet words, or sharing a soft laugh. These are the moments that feel the most real and heartfelt.
Rather than choosing between the two, a full maternity session gives us the perfect opportunity to capture both styles.
👗 First part: A solo maternity session with a more fashion-forward, editorial look—think stunning outfits, soft lighting, and artistic compositions.
🤍 Second part: A relaxed, candid session with your partner, focusing on connection and real emotions.
This way, you don’t have to sacrifice either style—you’ll have beautiful solo portraits that celebrate you, along with meaningful couple’s photos that tell the story of this exciting chapter together.
Whether you choose a solo maternity session, a session with your partner, or a mix of both, the most important thing is to create memories you’ll cherish forever. If you’re expecting and thinking about a maternity photoshoot, let’s plan a session that reflects your style, emotions, and connection in the most beautiful way possible.
✨ Ready to book your maternity session? Let’s capture this special time together! ✨
