When Should You Have Your Maternity Photoshoot?

Once you get that positive pregnancy test, you can’t help but start planning for everything you need to welcome your baby. You’ll need to create your registry, plan the nursery, and read all the pregnancy books. 

It’s also important to document this special time in your life with a maternity photoshoot. Your body is performing the miracle of creating life! You’ll always look back on your maternity photos and remember the sweet anticipation of waiting to meet your child. 
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You might be wondering when you should schedule and take maternity photos. I’d love to answer all these questions and more so that you have your dream maternity photoshoot and artwork that you’ll enjoy forever. 

When Should You Take Maternity Photos?

We want that pregnant belly to shine in your maternity photos. The ideal timeframe to capture your beautiful bump is between 32-36 weeks. During this time in your pregnancy, you’ll look amazing and still have the energy to have photos taken. As you can see, we have a relatively short window to capture your maternity photos, so let’s answer the question of when you should book your maternity photos. ​

When Should You Schedule Your Maternity Photoshoot?

I only take on a limited number of maternity portrait sessions each month so that I can fully dedicate myself to serving my clients and creating the portrait experience that they deserve. With that in mind, I am typically booked up months in advance! 
Many of my maternity clients will reach out as soon as they reach their second trimester to schedule their session with me. It’s as soon as you’re comfortable reaching out to me. I’ve even had clients reach out before the news is fully public. Your big secret is safe with me.

Why Choose a Studio Maternity Photoshoot 

​Here are just three of the reasons why you should choose a studio maternity photoshoot over an outdoor one. 

1. Weather - With such a short time frame, you don’t want to have to reschedule your maternity photoshoot due to our sometimes unpredictable Colorado weather. A studio maternity photoshoot ensures that the weather doesn’t affect our session. 

2. Privacy  - The studio offers privacy and comfort that will allow you and your partner to fully relax and enjoy the experience without prying eyes or fighting crowds. 

3. Studio Amenities - Convenient location and parking will make your experience seamless. Once you step into the studio, everything is taken care of for you. Your pre-selected outfit will be clean and waiting for you and a bathroom is only steps away.

Fort Collins Maternity Photographer 

As a mom of three, I remember how amazing yet tiring pregnancy can be, especially as you reach the final stretch. My full-service maternity photo sessions are crafted around caring for the expecting mom. Every mom is pampered and supported throughout the session process. The result is a maternity photoshoot that you’ll love with portrait artwork you will treasure forever. If you have any questions or wish to schedule your consultation, please send me a message here.