Pregnant woman wearing a metallic gold gown with dramatic warm backlighting during a fine art maternity session in Houston

Maternity photography resources

a guide to your maternity photography experience

Planning your maternity session should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Here you’ll find helpful guidance on when to schedule your session, what to wear, how to prepare, and what to expect from your maternity photography experience.

Created by Yancy Villatoro, Houston maternity photographer and studio portrait artist based in Cypress, TX.

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Inside an editorial Maternity Session in Houston: Four distinct looks

One maternity session can hold more than one side of you. See how wardrobe, lighting, posing, and color transformed this Houston maternity session into four distinct portrait experiences

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When is the best time to take maternity photos?

Wondering when to schedule your maternity photos? Learn why weeks 28–33 are often ideal, when you may want to photograph earlier, and how to plan your maternity session with confidence.