echelonstudios
Maternity studio portrait with soft lighting
photography

maternity photography

The bump. The light. The moment, kept.

A maternity session that feels calm, looks beautiful, and gives you imagery you'll actually print. Studio dresses and styling included.

Maternity sessions are about catching the moment between pregnant and parent. The session is gentle, slow-paced, and built around comfort — seating in every setup, breaks whenever needed, and warm soft lighting that flatters everyone. We've shot pregnant photographers and pregnant CEOs and pregnant teachers. The approach is the same: make the subject feel comfortable enough that the resulting images look like the calmest version of the moment, not the most-styled.

How it works

booking maternity

From enquiry to delivery — here's exactly how the process runs.

book around the bump

32–34 weeks is the sweet spot — full, round bump, still comfortable and mobile. We can shoot earlier or later if your due date or comfort dictates.

wardrobe and pose brief

We send a what-to-wear guide ahead, but you don't need to buy anything — our maternity wardrobe covers most looks. Partner included if you want.

the session

60 minutes, paced for comfort. Multiple wardrobe changes, seated and standing setups, optional partner shots. Gallery within a week.

In the price

what's included

No upsells in the small print. The headline rate covers the kit and the room — add-ons are listed separately and you only pay for what you book.

60-minute studio session — paced gently, with seating and breaks built in. Comfort always comes first when shooting at 32–36 weeks.
Maternity dress wardrobe (sizes 8–22) — curated selection of flowing fabrics, neutral tones, and a few statement pieces. Try them all on before deciding.
Optional partner inclusion — couples shots, hands-on-bump moments, intimate portraits. No extra charge.
10 edited high-resolution images — soft, flattering retouching that respects the natural beauty of the moment without over-smoothing.
Soft, flattering lighting — calibrated for warm, dreamy tones rather than harsh studio light. Particularly important for skin-on-skin maternity-and-partner shots.
Online gallery + print release — full personal-use rights to print, frame, or share.
Why book this with us

reasons to pick echelon for maternity

In-house maternity wardrobe — flowing dresses, neutral knits, soft fabrics, sizes 8–22. No need to buy outfits.
Comfort-paced session — seating in every setup, breaks whenever needed, never any pressure to keep going.
Soft warm lighting calibrated for maternity — flattering across all skin tones, not harsh studio light.
Partner inclusion free — many of our best maternity images include the partner in intimate moments.
Indoor and weather-proof — no risk of rain ruining the session you've been planning around the bump.
Combo with newborn pre-bookings — book both at the same time and the deposit on the maternity rolls forward.
I wasn't sure about maternity photos — felt awkward about my changing body. The team made the whole hour feel calm and natural, and the photos genuinely surprised me. Glad I did it.
Emma WaltersFirst-time mum, Maldon
Rates

how it's priced

Prices ex-VAT. 25% deposit holds your slot — the balance is due 24 hours before the shoot.

Full day
£275
Extended (90 min)

Multi-look or larger families

Per session
£195
60 min session

Includes 10 edited images

Optional add-ons
In-house photographerfrom £140 / hour
Videographer + editfrom £180 / hour
Hair & makeup artistfrom £85 / hour
Studio assistant£35 / hour
Same-day edit turnaround+£120
Catering for crewfrom £15 / head
Common questions

about maternity

  • 32–34 weeks is the sweet spot — round bump, still mobile and comfortable. We can shoot earlier or later if your comfort or due date dictates, particularly for second pregnancies.

ready when you are

The booking form takes 90 seconds. We reply within 2 working hours.