Beautiful maternity photos of your journey with a new life

A black and white portrait of a pregnant woman, her hands protectively covering her chest and baby bump. The soft, textured fabric adds a touch of elegance to this intimate moment.

Your pregnancy is a powerful, personal journey — and it deserves to be remembered with honesty and grace. Maternity photography isn’t about poses or perfection; it’s about seeing and recording the quiet strength, connection, and anticipation that defines this moment. I create calm, comfortable sessions that focus on real emotion and meaningful details. Whether you’re glowing or just getting through the day, you’re welcome exactly as you are. These images will become part of your family’s story — not just for you, but for the little one you’re waiting to meet.

Photography to celebrate your pregnancy

A pregnant woman in a colorful dress looks down at her baby bump, cradling it with her hands photographed by Dorset maternity photographer against a black background.

With over 25 years of experience behind the camera, I offer a calm, thoughtful approach to maternity photography that puts you at ease. Based in the heart of the New Forest, my sessions are quiet, unhurried moments where you can simply be yourself. I focus on creating honest, timeless images that reflect the emotion and connection of this remarkable stage in life. Every photograph is crafted with care — personal, natural, and deeply meaningful. I’m also very happy for you to have your partner or a friend with you too.

Book me to photograph your pregnancy!

A pregnant person holds their hands in a heart shape over their bare belly photographed by New Forest maternity photography.

I offer relaxed, meaningful maternity photography from my base in the New Forest. Sessions are calm and unpressured — a chance to slow down and capture the quiet beauty of this moment in your life. You can expect gentle guidance, natural light, and a focus on connection rather than poses. Every image is crafted to feel timeless and personal, something you’ll want to return to for years to come. And though all these images just show women, I do welcome the dads-to-be to be part of the photography too. If you’re ready to create something special, I’d love to hear from you.

The “Maternity” Collection

A celebration of you, captured in photography.

Each session includes guidance before your session, a relaxed shoot at your chosen location or in the studio, and a beautiful selection of professionally edited photographs, a fully insured, DBS-checked photographer and lots of smiles.

Brief Encounter Maternity

£200

A short, simple session to capture the essentials.
Perfect if you want a quick maternity session without too much fuss — a taster of the Maternity Collection.
• 30-minute session
• 5 fully edited digital images
• Studio or outdoor options

Signature maternity session

£275

Our most popular choice — capturing personality, character, and charm.
This is the session most mums-to-be choose. With time to relax and enjoy the session, it allows genuine moments to emerge especially if you have your partner with you.
• Up to 1 hour
• Your choice of 10 beautifully edited digital images & prints
• Partner welcome
• You can of course buy extra photographs as prints or wall art

your maternity journey

£325

A richer experience — portraits and interactions, candid and styled.
For those who want variety: a relaxed session capturing personality, with time for outfit changes.
• Up to 2 hours, more time for creativity
•Choose your favourite 20 photographs to have as fully edited digital images and prints
• Studio or outdoor options
• You can of course buy further prints, fine art enlargements

Your maternity story

£495

The complete story of this moment in your life.
A relaxed, unhurried maternity experience with time to explore different looks, settings and ways of photographing
this extraordinary chapter of your life.
And when it’s over, you won’t simply have photographs sitting on a hard drive.
Your favourite images will become a beautiful album — something tangible that you and your child can hold, look through and treasure together.
• 2 hour session • Studio or outdoor options
• You’ll receive all the fully edited photographs as digital images
• And your favourite 15 photographs in a beautifully crafted photo album supplied in a wooden presentation box