Do You Really Need Maternity Photos? Yes — And Here’s Why

Should I Schedule a Maternity Photo Shoot? Here’s Why You’ll Be Glad You Did

If you’re expecting a little one soon and already thinking about newborn photos, you might be wondering:
“Do I really need to schedule a maternity photo shoot too?”

I hear this all the time from my newborn photography clients across the San Francisco Bay Area. And here’s my honest answer:

Yes — you do. And you’ll be so glad you did.

This season of life is worth celebrating

You might be pregnant just once in your life.
For some women, twice. For a few, maybe three times.

No matter how many times you experience it, pregnancy is a season that will pass far faster than you think.

I get it — I’m a mom of two myself.
I know how pregnancy can feel.
You might not feel your best. You might feel tired, bigger than usual, not like “yourself.”

But I promise you this:
One day, you will treasure having this season documented.

I’m so grateful I had maternity photos taken during both of my pregnancies. At the time, I felt big. I felt swollen. But today, those photos are some of my most cherished memories.

I love looking back at them — and even more, I love showing them to my daughters.
Because this is part of their story too.

You’ll look back in awe at your strength

Pregnancy takes so much strength.
So much resilience.

And while the days of pregnancy may feel long, the years afterward fly by.

You’ll lose the weight one day.
You’ll look back at these photos and see not just your beautiful belly — but a strong, radiant, powerful woman who brought life into this world.

You will see joy. You will see beauty. You will see love.

You will look amazing in your photos

Another worry I often hear is:
“But I don’t know how to pose. What if I don’t like how I look?”

This is where my experience comes in.

I am a professional maternity photographer. I will guide you every step of the way — from helping you choose flattering wardrobe pieces, to suggesting poses and angles that highlight your beautiful bump and make you feel amazing.

I will gently guide you so that your photos look natural, glowing, and joyful.

And yes — if needed, I can also take care of things like smoothing a double chin or other little details you may be self-conscious about.
But always in a natural, authentic way.
Because you are beautiful exactly as you are.

A chance to connect before your newborn session

There’s another wonderful benefit to scheduling a maternity session with me:
It gives us a chance to meet and connect before your newborn photo shoot.

When you welcome me into your home for your newborn session, it won’t feel like a stranger coming over — it will feel like a friend.

You’ll already know how I work, you’ll already be comfortable, and this makes your newborn session that much more relaxed and easy.

Special pricing for my newborn clients

If you’re booking your newborn session with me, I offer special rates on maternity sessions just for my newborn mamas.

You can:

Bundle your maternity and newborn sessions for the best value
Add on a mini maternity session at a discounted rate if you’ve already booked your newborn shoot

I don’t offer maternity sessions separately to the general public — only as a special option for my newborn clients.

That means this is an exclusive opportunity to document your full motherhood journey, from belly to baby.

Final thoughts

So, should you schedule a maternity photo shoot?

My answer — as a photographer, as a mom, and as a woman — is yes.

You will never regret having these memories to look back on.
You will love showing them to your child one day.
And you will be amazed by your own strength and beauty when you see them through my lens.

If you’re ready to book a maternity and newborn package with Tiny Blossoms Studio, I would love to create this special experience for you.

Contact me today to learn about your options and reserve your spot — and let’s celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime season together.