
Pregnancy is a transformative time, and every journey is as unique as the woman experiencing it.
It’s natural to have questions or concerns about how your body will appear in maternity photos, particularly when it comes to stretchmarks. Rest assured, my priority is to ensure that you feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated throughout the entire photography process.
Stretchmarks are a common and beautiful part of pregnancy, symbolising the incredible journey your body has undertaken to grow new life. While some women choose to embrace them in their maternity portraits, others may prefer to minimise their visibility. The decision is entirely yours, and I’ll work closely with you to achieve your desired outcome. Love your tiger stripes? No problems!
How I Tailor Your Session to You
At my studio in Crawley Down, I create a relaxed and supportive environment for every maternity session. Before your shoot, we’ll discuss what you’d like to highlight and what you’d prefer to downplay in your photos. This ensures that every image is crafted to reflect your preferences.
Through careful posing, thoughtful lighting, and wardrobe choices, we can naturally reduce the appearance of stretchmarks if that’s what you’d like. Additionally, professional editing is available to enhance your images subtly while keeping them authentic.
Celebrating Your Pregnancy Journey
Many women choose to embrace their stretchmarks as a beautiful part of their pregnancy story. These marks are a testament to the incredible work your body is doing. If you’d like to celebrate them in your photos, we can highlight their beauty with creative poses and lighting techniques.
Ultimately, maternity photography is about capturing the joy, strength, and love that defines this chapter of your life. Whether you want to minimise or embrace your stretchmarks, the goal is to create images that you’ll treasure forever.
Let’s Create Photos You’ll Love
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve worked with women of all shapes, sizes, and preferences. My job is to ensure that you leave my studio with photos that make you feel proud and confident. If you have any concerns or specific requests, don’t hesitate to share them – I’m here to help you feel your best.
Every pregnancy is unique, and your maternity photos should be too. Let’s create images that reflect your personality, style, and journey.
Maternity Photography in East Grinstead
My maternity sessions are very flexible affairs with my studio booked for an hour so we have plenty of time to create a really varied image gallery. You’re invited to select up to three backdrops and include up to three outfit changes so you can mix and match styles to create the perfect set of pregnancy memories.
I recommend booking your session between 28-36 weeks so you’re still comfortable and you’re also welcome to borrow any of my gorgeous maternity photo shoot dresses while you’re in the studio. You select your pictures and order any more that you would like directly from your online gallery, there’s no sales or viewing session to attend.