It is, undoubtedly, one of the most exciting times in your life – awaiting the arrival of your new baby! There are lots of things to do – buy all the baby “stuff”, prepare the baby’s room, attend your prenatal appointments and of course, schedule your maternity photos!

Maternity photos are a great occasion to celebrate the amazing changes in your body. You may not have always felt 100% during your pregnancy, so this is your chance to acknowledge and honour the incredible changes your body has made to allow for this new little person to grow and thrive. You’ll get to feel beautiful and celebrated, and the images will make great keepsakes once your baby is born.

So, when is the best time to schedule your maternity session?

In general, I recommend scheduling your baby bump photos for sometime during the 7th or 8th month of your pregnancy, or roughly 28-36 weeks. We want your baby bump to be obvious and gorgeous, but we don’t want to schedule something too late in your pregnancy when you might be feeling tired or uncomfortable (and there’s always that chance of an early arrival!). If you are expecting twins or triplets, 5-6 months is likely a better option, as you’ll still be showing, but won’t be super uncomfortable.

But what about the best time of day?

You will likely know what time of day is going to work best for you! If you’ve had lots of morning sickness, a sunset session might be perfect for you. If you are really tired in the evenings, mid-afternoon might work best. If you’ve got an older sibling with a set nap schedule, we can work around that. Ultimately, we want to make sure you are feeling comfortable and as well-rested as possible (which, I realize, is not always easy when you are pregnant!). My schedule is usually quite flexible and I’m happy to work around you and your family’s needs.

I’ve worked with dozens of moms-to-be, and I’d certainly love the chance to work with you! My style is casual, laidback and fun, and I know of lots of beautiful locations in and around South Delta that work really well for maternity sessions. If you think we’d be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you!