maternity
Before you meet them, there is this.
The waiting. The wondering. The little kicks that stop you in your tracks. The way your hand finds its way to your belly without even thinking about it. This season is changing you in ways you’re only beginning to understand, and one day, you’ll want to remember exactly how it felt.
We’ll soak in the sunset, and create photographs that feel natural, beautiful, and completely like you. The kind that bring you right back to who you were in this moment, just before everything changed.
los angeles maternity photographer
A LOOK INSIDE
the PROCESS
Your maternity session should feel like a chance to slow down and soak in this season, not one more thing to plan. From choosing the perfect South Bay location to styling your session, I’ll guide you through the details so you can relax, feel beautiful, and simply enjoy the experience.
1. LET’S GET YOU ON THE CALENDAR
Reach out via my contact form and tell me a little about you, your growing family, and what you’re envisioning for your session. We’ll find the right date and I’ll send everything you need to officially reserve it.
2. Welcome to the client lounge
Once you’re booked, you’ll have access to my Client Lounge with everything you need to feel ready, including what to expect, styling guidance, and tips for preparing for your session.
We’ll also choose a location together. After years of photographing throughout the South Bay, I know where to find beautiful light, quieter stretches of beach, dramatic coastlines, and the perfect sunset depending on the feeling you want for your photos.
3. slow down + soak it in
You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do in front of the camera. That’s my job. I’ll gently guide you in ways that feel natural and flattering, while leaving plenty of room for the quiet, unscripted moments too.
Think of this as an evening to slow down, connect with your partner and your growing baby, and take in this beautiful season before everything changes.
Within three weeks, your finished photographs will arrive in a beautiful online gallery, ready to download, share, and print.
Long after the waiting is over and that little one is finally in your arms, these photographs will bring you right back to what it felt like before you met.
4. the part you get to keep
If you’re ready for maternity photos that feel less like a photo shoot and more like an evening spent soaking in this beautiful season, I’d love to hear from you.
maternity
What's Included:
- Session typically lasts 45-60 minutes
- All high-res digital images from your session (minimum of 50 images) delivered in a private online gallery
- Prints and albums can be purchased separately
$995
pricing
maternity and newborn
bundle
Book a Maternity and Newborn session and save.
Maternity Session
Newborn Session
$1,795
ALBUMS
the family album
There’s something different about seeing your photographs in print. Turning the pages. Little hands pointing out familiar faces. Pulling the album off the shelf years from now and realizing just how much has changed.
That’s why I offer beautifully handcrafted, archival-quality albums designed to tell your family’s story in a way that lasts.
And I make it easy. From choosing the images to thoughtfully designing every page, I’ll take care of the details so your favorite photographs make it off your screen and into your hands.
Because someday, this won’t just be an album of beautiful photos. It’ll be a little piece of the life you once lived.
KIND WORDS
“jenna was such a pleasure to work with.”
She took maternity photos of my four year son and I and made it so easy and comfortable. She worked well with my son, so much so he hasn’t stopped talking about meeting Jenna and even wants her to come to his birthday party next year! On top of the amazing session, the pictures turned out great and will be such a special memory to look back on for the rest of my life. Couldn’t recommend Jenna more!
— ashley, redondo beach
what families say about their photos
Frequently asked questions
What should i wear for maternity photos?
The most important thing is choosing something that makes you feel beautiful and like yourself. Once you’re booked, you’ll have access to my Client Lounge with plenty of styling inspiration and guidance to help you pull everything together.
For maternity sessions, long, flowy dresses photograph beautifully and are always a favorite. But you definitely don’t have to wear a dress. I also love relaxed denim with a slouchy sweater, or a bralette or cropped top layered under an open button-down for something a little more effortless and modern.
Lighter, softer tones tend to photograph beautifully and let the shape of your belly shine. And if you’re not sure what works best, send me your ideas. I’m always happy to help you choose something that feels completely like you.
How do I book?
Just reach out through my contact form and tell me a little about you, your growing family, and what you’re envisioning for your maternity session. We’ll find a date that works, and I’ll send over everything you need to make it official.
Once your contract is signed and the deposit is paid, your date is yours! The remaining balance is due one day before your session.
Do you have suggestions for locations?
Absolutely. After years of photographing throughout the South Bay, I have plenty of favorite spots and will help you choose one that fits the feeling you want for your maternity photos.
Maybe it’s the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier, the cliffs and rocky shoreline of Palos Verdes, or a quieter stretch of beach where we can wander barefoot as the sun goes down. If the beach isn’t quite your thing, I also have some beautiful nature-filled locations with a softer, more earthy feel.
We’ll find a place with beautiful light, plenty of room to move, and a setting that feels like you.
When will I get my photos?
Your fully edited images will be delivered within three weeks in a beautiful online gallery, ready to download, share, and print with ease.
And soon enough, you’ll be looking back at them with that little one in your arms.
I’ve found the sweet spot for maternity photos to be around 30–34 weeks. Your belly is beautifully round and prominent, but you’re typically still comfortable enough to move around and enjoy the experience.
Of course, every pregnancy is different. First-time moms often show a little later, while you may be ready for photos a bit earlier with your second or third baby. We’ll choose a timeframe that feels right for you and your pregnancy.
I recommend reaching out well before that window so we have plenty of time to get your session on the calendar and plan all the details.
when should maternity photos be scheduled?
maternity and newborn
There’s something pretty special about having both sides of this story. The waiting, the wondering, and the little kicks you know by heart. Then suddenly, they’re here, curled up in your arms, and you’re finally learning the little person you spent all those months dreaming about.
Booking maternity and newborn photos together gives you a way to hold onto both. The before and the beginning, captured in a way that feels connected, natural, and completely yours.
Book your Los Angeles Maternity PHotography Session
THE IMAGES YOU'LL COME BACK TO FOREVER.
This is more than a season of waiting. It’s a version of you that deserves to be remembered, too. The anticipation, the connection, the way your body is holding and growing someone you already love so deeply.
Let’s create photographs that bring you back to her, and to exactly how this moment felt.
