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Timeless maternity photography in kansas city

Maternity sessions are a celebration of motherhood, connection, and the quiet anticipation of what’s to come. My approach focuses on natural moments, gentle guidance, and imagery that feels timeless and meaningful.

capturing the beauty of your motherhood journey

this season deserves to be remembered

Congratulations! You are expecting a new tiny little miracle. Maternity photography is about more than documenting just a growing belly. It’s about honoring your body, your strength, and the love already surrounding your baby.

My sessions are relaxed, guided, and thoughtfully styled so you can focus on being present while I take care of the rest.

A maternity experience designed around you

Whether this is your first baby or your last, your story is unique. I create maternity sessions that feel natural and personal—never rushed or overly posed.

From wardrobe guidance to gentle posing, I’ll guide you every step of the way so you can feel comfortable, confident, and at ease in front of the camera.

Wardrobe Guidance That Makes You Feel Beautiful

Choosing what to wear shouldn’t be stressful. I will offer guidance on textures, and tones that photograph beautifully and complement your body as it is right now.

Soft fabrics, flowing movement, and thoughtful styling help create timeless images you’ll love for years to come. I also have a curated client closet full of women's dresses that is available for any of my clients to use.

partners, children, and connection

Maternity sessions aren’t just about the baby you’re waiting for—they’re about the family you’re growing.

Partners and children are always welcome, and I’ll gently guide everyone so your images feel connected, natural, and full of emotion.

maternity session investment

Maternity sessions begin at $425, with collections designed to meet a variety of needs.

Many clients choose to combine maternity and newborn sessions for a seamless experience from pregnancy through those first days at home. Package discounts are available and can also include baby milestone and first birthday sessions. Please reach out through the contact form and I would be more than happy to send over more details about building a collection to capture your baby's first year.

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when is the best time to schedule maternity photos?

Most clients try to schedule their maternity session anywhere between 28–34 weeks, when your belly is beautifully round and you’re still comfortable enough to move with ease.

where do maternity sessions take place?

Maternity sessions can take place at an outdoor location or in my natural light studio space, located in Independence, Missouri.

Can my partner or children be included?

Absolutely! I love to include partners and children into these sessions and they are more than welcome to attend and be included in the photos.

do you offer maternity + Newborn packages?

I sure do! For families who plan to do more than one session between maternity to baby's first birthday, I offer a discount for any classic or signature session built into your baby's first year package. Packages can be customized for each family to fit the milestones you are hoping to capture. Please send me a message through the contact form and I will be more than happy to email over more details about the baby's first year collective.

how many images will i receive & what's the turn around?

Your images will be delivered and showcased through a beautiful, high resolution, downloadable, online gallery. Depending on what session you booked, you will receive a certain number of final digital downloads that come with your session. You will get to look through your proof gallery and select your final choices from your session.

Petite Sessions - 15 high resolution downloads
Classic Sessions - 25 high resolution downloads
Signature Sessions - 35 high resolution downloads

Additional images can be purchased for $15 each or $100 to upgrade to your full gallery of images.

I will edit each image for color corrections, consistency, and will apply gentle skin smoothing before uploading to your gallery. Upon receiving your gallery, you will see my logo watermarked across your images and I will provide directions for how to make your final selections. At that time you have the chance to let me know if there are any minor retouches that need to be done to your final selections. Once your images are completed, I will then add your final selections to your gallery in both color and black and white with the watermark removed for you to download.

What is your rescheduling policy?

I am a mom of 3. I completely understand that life happens and kids get sick. If you need to reschedule your session, I ask you to please just give me as much notice as possible. We will compare schedules to find a good alternative date. If for some reason, you need to postpone a session, your deposit can still be applied to your future session as long as the session takes place within 6 months of the originally scheduled session.

Weather Rescheduling:
My goal is for you to end up with beautiful images that you love, so if I know that the weather is going to prevent us from achieving that, I will always give you the option to reschedule. If I can tell that we might be in for a rainy day, muddy conditions, gloomy skies, or really strong wind, I will reach out to you and discuss our options for your session.

What is the client closet?

I have curated my own client closet full of items that my clients can wear for their photo sessions with me. I have a collection of women's and girls dresses in different sizes and colors for you to wear in your sessions if it fits your vision. It is not required for you to use my client closet. It is just an extra service I provide if it is helpful to you. I also have a variety of newborn - 1 year clothing options and have been adding little girl dresses up to size 10 as well. I have a photo gallery full of my client closet pieces for you to look at. This will be sent to you with your style guide after your session is booked.