Maternity Portraits
Pregnancy is a fleeting season—one you'll want to remember long after your baby is in your arms. As a Rockford, Michigan maternity photographer, I specialize in beautiful, timeless studio maternity portraits designed to celebrate this incredible season with intention and artistry.
I also offer on-location maternity photography throughout Rockford, Grand Rapids, and West Michigan for families who want to document their pregnancy somewhere meaningful or surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors. Whether your session is focused on just you or includes your partner and children, we'll create photographs that celebrate not only your growing belly, but the love and anticipation surrounding your growing family.
When should you take maternity Photos?
While everyone has their preference for when they take their maternity photos. Maternity portraits are typically photographed around 28–34 weeks, depending on the individual pregnancy, how fast their bump is growing, their comfort level, and whether there are multiples or other considerations.
The goal is to photograph your beautiful bump while you still feel comfortable enough to enjoy the experience.
For some this is at the very beginning of their 2nd trimester some wait till later into the 34 week range.
Studio Maternity Photography in Rockford, Michigan
A studio EXPERIENCE where YOU'RE cared for begining to end.
My studio maternity portraits are designed to feel as special as this season and look as elevated as a magazine editorial. I use beautiful, carefully crafted lighting and simple styling to create images with an editorial feel while still preserving the warmth and emotion of this season. I'll guide you through natural, flattering poses so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands or how to stand, while leaving plenty of room for genuine connection and movement. With wardrobe options available in the studio, you can arrive knowing we'll create a cohesive, beautiful collection of portraits without the stress of figuring everything out yourself. As a Rockford maternity photographer serving Grand Rapids and West Michigan, my goal is to create studio maternity photography that celebrates the beauty of pregnancy without feeling stiff, overly posed, or disconnected from who you are.
Maternity Portraits That Feel Like You
Pregnancy is such a strange and beautiful in-between season. Your body is changing, your family is growing, and somehow the weeks seem to disappear. Your maternity session is a chance to slow down and document this version of you before everything changes again.
On Location
Maternity Photography
If a studio setting isn't quite your style, I also offer on-location maternity photography throughout West Michigan. We can choose a beautiful outdoor location, a place that holds special meaning to your family, or even your own home if that's where you feel most comfortable. I love using the natural beauty of West Michigan and the changing seasons to create maternity portraits that feel connected to this moment in your life. For a more romantic feel, sunset sessions are also a beautiful option. Whether you're looking for outdoor maternity photography in Grand Rapids or a more personal on-location experience, I'll guide you through the session while keeping the experience relaxed, natural, and true to you.
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Should your maternity photos just include you?
Your significant other and/or children are welcome to join in on your session!
Can't decide if you want it to be just you in your maternity photos?
Just You
For a more editorial, intimate maternity experience focused entirely on the mother.
You + Your Partner
Document the connection and anticipation between you before baby arrives.
The Whole Family
Include older siblings and capture your family as it exists right before welcoming someone new.
Having your partner & kids join is an opportunity to create both beautifully posed portraits and document your genuine connection together.
petite Studio Maternity Session
- 30 minutes in studio
- 1 outfit
- Access to client closet
- option to add in partner and/or children
- 15+ images
- Option to add onsite hair/make up services for an additional fee
- 50% retainer fee due at booking
$500
The studio Maternity Session
- up to 2 hours in studio
- up to 3 outfit changes
- Access to client closet
- option to add in partner and/or children
- 25+ images
- Option to add onsite hair/make up services for an additional fee
- 50% retainer fee due at booking
$700
*Most Booked Package
on-Location Maternity Session
- up to 1 hour
- 2 outfit changes
- Limited access to client closet
- 25+ images
- Location must be within 1 hour drive from Rockford, Michigan or travel fees will be added
- 50% retainer fee due at booking
Starting From
$500
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book my maternity session?
I recommend booking your maternity photography session during your second trimester, ideally around 20–28 weeks of pregnancy. This gives us plenty of time to plan your session, choose your wardrobe, and reserve a date that works well for you. Maternity portraits are typically photographed between 28–34 weeks, when your belly is beautifully defined while you can still feel relatively comfortable. If you're already further along, don't worry—reach out and I'll do my best to find a date that works for your Rockford or Grand Rapids maternity photography session.
Can my partner and children be included in my maternity photos?
Absolutely! Your partner and children are welcome to be included in your maternity photography session. While we’ll make time for beautiful portraits focused on you and your pregnancy, I also love documenting the connection between you, your partner, and your children as you prepare to welcome your newest little one. Whether you're planning studio maternity portraits in Rockford or an on-location maternity session in West Michigan, we’ll create a beautiful mix of individual and family photographs.
Do you provide maternity dresses or wardrobe options?
Yes! I offer a limited, curated collection of maternity dresses and robes in the studio, selected specifically for timeless, editorial maternity photography. If you're planning studio maternity portraits in Rockford or Grand Rapids, these wardrobe options make it easy to create a beautiful, cohesive look that keeps the focus on you and your growing belly. You're also welcome to bring something from your own wardrobe that feels more personal. Before your maternity session, I'll help guide you through wardrobe choices and recommend what will photograph beautifully, so you can arrive feeling confident, comfortable, and prepared.
Can I book maternity and newborn photography together?
Absolutely! I offer both maternity and newborn photography in Rockford, Michigan, making it easy to document your growing family from pregnancy through those first precious days with your baby. If you're interested in booking both, simply let me know which maternity and newborn photography packages you're considering, and I'll create custom package options based on what you're looking for. Whether you prefer studio maternity portraits, an on-location maternity session, studio newborn photography, or a combination of both, we can create an experience that fits your family.
Where is your maternity photography studio located?
My maternity photography studio is located in Rockford, Michigan, just north of Grand Rapids and conveniently located for families throughout West Michigan. The studio is a private, comfortable space designed for studio maternity portraits and newborn photography. The exact studio address, along with parking and arrival information, will be provided after booking so you have everything you need before your session. If you're looking for a Rockford maternity photographer or studio maternity photographer near Grand Rapids, I'd love to welcome you to the studio.
Do you offer outdoor or on-location maternity sessions?
Yes! In addition to studio maternity photography in Rockford, Michigan, I offer outdoor and on-location maternity sessions throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan. We can choose a location that feels meaningful to you, from beautiful outdoor settings and seasonal scenery to a place that feels special to your family. If you prefer natural surroundings over a studio setting, an on-location maternity session is a beautiful way to document this season in a more relaxed, personal way.
When is the best time for maternity photos?
There isn't one perfect time for every mom. Every pregnancy, every body, and every experience is different, so I want your maternity session to happen when you feel beautiful, comfortable, and connected to this season of your life. I typically recommend scheduling maternity photos between 20–34 weeks, depending on how you're feeling and how your pregnancy is progressing. Some moms love photographing their growing bump earlier, while others prefer to wait until later in pregnancy. Whether you're planning studio maternity portraits in Rockford or an on-location maternity session in Grand Rapids or throughout West Michigan, we'll choose a time that feels right for you. This is your pregnancy and your story—there's no need to fit into someone else's timeline.
custom combined packages available
Maternity + Newborn Photography
From the anticipation of pregnancy to the first days with your baby,
documenting both chapters creates a beautiful visual story of your growing family.
what to wear for maternity photos
What you wear can completely change the feel of your maternity portraits. To make things easy, I offer a limited & curated selection of maternity robes and dresses in the studio for clients who want a beautiful, editorial look. Each piece is chosen to photograph beautifully while keeping the focus on you and your growing belly. You're also welcome to bring something from your own wardrobe if you'd like your photographs to feel more personal and true to your style. Before your session, I'll help you decide what will photograph best so you can arrive feeling confident, comfortable, and beautiful.
Ready to Document This Season?
Your pregnancy only lasts for a little while, but these photographs will let you remember how it felt to carry your baby, become a mother, and grow your family.