Mother to be photographed on lavender background draped in deep purple flowing fabric in maternity photography session in Dallas Texas with Mod L Photography

Maternity and Newborn Photography Sessions with the Same Family

Planning maternity and newborn photography sessions

How do you plan maternity and newborn photography sessions for the same family?

This mother planned her maternity and newborn photography sessions with the same photographer so that they would have continuity

Planning your maternity and newborn photography sessions with the same photographer is a great way to make sure there is continuity between sessions. You also have the opportunity to build rapport and trust before handing over your newborn to the photographer.

For every family that schedules their maternity and newborn photography sessions, we sit down and plan everything out before hand. During our one hour complimentary consultation we discuss all kinds of things so that we can have a blueprint for the session. Some of the things we discuss are:

  • Personal style including favorite decor for the home
  • Colors to incorporate in both sessions
  • The types of props the family might like
  • Review previous sessions to get inspiration
  • Special themes the family might like to incorporate like sports, travel, food, animals, professions, etc.
  • What style of hair and makeup
  • Make a selection from the studio wardrobe

Scheduling hair and makeup for maternity and newborn photography sessions for the same family

Every client who schedules maternity and newborn sessions at Mod L Photography is offered hair and makeup services included with their session. It is definitely not mandatory but it does elevate your experience with us. 

During your consultation we make sure to go over what style of hair and makeup you would like for your session. You will have it done on sight ahead of each session. And when you have your newborn session you can just roll out of bed and when you get to the studio we will make you look and feel beautiful. It’s so nice to be pampered and cared for after having a baby!

How do you make sure the theme for maternity and newborn photography sessions for the same family flow from one to the other?

Whenever we are planning maternity and newborn sessions with the same family we are thinking about the final result. Very often a family will choose to print an album that has both the maternity and the newborn session in it. We take this into account and attempt to make the sessions flow together even though they may be scheduled months apart. We look at colors and themes, backdrops and props, wardrobe and makeup, to make sure there aren’t any glaring differences between the two sessions. Whenever possible we incorporate posing and themes from the maternity session into the newborn session as well.

See below, the complimentary images from the maternity and newborn sessions. They aren’t exactly alike but when set side by side in an album they go perfectly together. They show the before and after of this beautiful journey to parenthood and the creation of a new family.

Mother and father to be posing on lavender backdrop with mom in lavender dress and dad in white shirt during maternity photography session with Mod L Photography of Dallas Texas
New parents gaze lovingly at their newborn baby girl during photography session baby and mother in lavender on lavender background at Mod L Photography portrait studio in Dallas Texas

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15 Responses

  1. Sessions like this are one of the best ways to capture the beauty of motherhood. I wish these had been more prevalent when I was pregnant!

  2. When I had my photos taken, it was a logistical nightmare! This post would have been a lifesaver back then. Great content and will point people to this post when they have any questions!

  3. Your photography style is absolutely gorgeous. As a fellow maternity and family photographer, I can tell that your work is very high quality and you work with your heart. Keep up the good work.

  4. oh my gosh these are STUNNING!!! We did maternity photos in Paris, but the focus was mostly the location, not so much maternity focused. I wish I could go back and take photos like these! And would love photos with my boys like this to match!

  5. GORGEOUS! What a beautiful maternity session and family! I absolutely love the pics! What great suggestions too. You have made looking beautiful look easy!❤️

  6. Your approach to planning maternity and newborn photography sessions for the same family sounds incredibly thoughtful and comprehensive. I love how you prioritize building rapport and trust with the family during the consultation process, ensuring that their preferences and style are seamlessly integrated into both sessions. It’s evident that you go above and beyond to create a cohesive visual narrative that beautifully captures the journey from pregnancy to parenthood. Offering hair and makeup services as part of the experience is such a wonderful touch, allowing parents to feel pampered and confident during their sessions, especially after welcoming a newborn into their lives. Your attention to detail in ensuring that themes, colors, and styling flow seamlessly from maternity to newborn sessions truly sets your photography service apart. The way you incorporate elements from the maternity session into the newborn shoot not only creates a harmonious aesthetic but also tells a compelling story of the family’s journey. The images you shared perfectly illustrate this continuity and serve as a testament to your expertise in creating timeless and meaningful photographs. Overall, your approach exudes warmth, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to providing an exceptional experience for your clients. Keep up the fantastic work!

  7. These are such gorgeous pictures. They make a wonderful keepsake for you to keep and treasure for always. I love the variety of images taken.

  8. What a brilliant idea to plan out both the maternity and newborn sessions together from the start! I will be sharing this article with my daughter who will be having a baby soon.

  9. The one-hour consultation sounds like such a great way to get everything organized and make sure everyone’s on the same page. I’m all about those special touches like incorporating personal style, colors, and even themes like travel or food! And how awesome is it that they even offer a studio wardrobe? That’s one less thing to worry about when prepping for the shoot!

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