THE MATERNITY EXPERIENCE
DOCUMENTING AUTHENTIC BEAUTY ONE PREGNANCY AT A TIME
From the first contact, I am invested in you. It is my goal to let you experience a incredible experience from hair and makeup, to a client closet, to a customized session that you have always envisioned. Your session is all about you. It is about capturing how beautiful you really are inside and out. I know it is hard to carve out time to celebrate us mom’s, but I assure you, you will not regret it.
I will help guide you to ensure you look your best and have fun while doing it. By having a secluded maternity studio near Columbus Ohio, it is a perfect location to capture beauty of the outdoors, but also make a statement indoors.
Every beautiful pregnancy journey begins with a simple hello! Reaching out is the very first step toward creating something truly special together. Whether you send an email, phone call, or fill out the contact form on my website, this is where our connection begins. I genuinely love getting to know each and every one of my clients — hearing about your growing family, your dreams for your session, and what this season of life means to you. From the moment you reach out, I want you to feel supported, excited, and confident that you’re in good hands. No pressure, no stress — just an open conversation to start designing a maternity experience as beautiful and unique as you are.
A paid session fee and signed booking form are required to secure your session. The session fee covers the time and talent of the photographer, as well as full use of the studio, props, and client closet.
Maternity sessions are when you are 29-34 weeks in gestation. We will work together to find a day and time that works best for you.
Don’t forget to ask about combined booking of maternity and newborn session to receive $100 off.
A customized maternity session is a luxurious and stress-free experience designed just for you. It begins with professional hair and makeup to help you feel pampered and radiant. You’ll then choose from our curated client closet, featuring a variety of flattering gowns and fabrics that highlight your beautiful bump. Together, we’ll create a session that reflects your unique style and captures this special chapter with elegance and ease.
Your maternity journey deserves to be celebrated—and the image reveal is where the magic truly happens. During your reveal appointment, you’ll see your photographs for the very first time. It’s an emotional and unforgettable moment as you choose only the images you absolutely love.
Once your selections are made, each image is given a final, polished edit. Digital galleries are delivered within two weeks, while custom prints and heirloom albums may take up to three weeks to arrive. Every detail is thoughtfully handled to ensure your memories are beautifully preserve
To book your maternity session a $250 creative and signed booking form is required. The creative fee covers my time and talent as the photographer, as well as full use of the studio, props, and wardrobe. Prints and products are purchased separately. Hair and makeup is additional.
Once your proofing gallery is ready, you will choose your favorite images and select which products or digitals work best in your home.
Investment starts at $750
Most client spend between $800-$2300
The best time to book your maternity photos with our maternity portrait studio, to ensure availability, is between 12-20 weeks in term. Our studio is typically fully booked 2-4 months in advance.
Please reach out for last-minute inquiries, as we do occasionally have last-minute availability.
At Whispy Shades Photography, our maternity photos take place between 30-34 weeks in term but you will need to book before 20 weeks in term to ensure a slot on the calendar.
If the pregnancy is with multiples the session will take place between 28-30 weeks in term. Please reach out for last-minute openings, as we can usually accommodate them.
The only items you need to bring to your maternity photoshoot with Whispy Shades Photography are a nude seamless thong and a nude strapless bra if yours still fits.
We keep a fully stocked studio with a wide range of dress styles. We have dresses ranging from well fitting to dramatic, couture, bodysuits, chest pieces, and more – we have it all.
All photos shown on our website are items from the client closet.
Yes, you can include your immediate family for no additional cost when you choose a full session. We include 2-3 different looks with your partner or family.
Whispy Shades Photography is based outside Columbus, Ohio, and services clients from surrounding areas including:
