Orlando Maternity photographer
Why choose a studio maternity session?
Pregnancy is one of the most meaningful seasons of life, and your maternity session should feel just as beautiful. While outdoor sessions can be lovely, many expectant mothers in Florida love the comfort, creativity, and flexibility that comes with choosing a studio maternity photo session.
As an Orlando maternity photographer, here are the top 3 reasons I recommend a studio session, along with a few bonus perks my clients love.
- 1. Beat the Florida heat and humidity - If you've spent any amount of time in Central Florida, you know the weather can be...dramatic. From summer heat to sudden storms, our climate doesn't always lend to comfortable weather. While family sessions can be scheduled for more mild times of year, maternity sessions are more time sensitive (I recommend scheduling your session around 28-34 weeks along). A studio maternity session keeps you:
- Cool and comfortable, even in the middle of summer
- Free from humidity and the elements that can quickly alter your hair and makeup
- Relaxed and unhurried, without worrying about changing weather
- 2. Flattering, professional lighting every time - Lighting is one of the most important elements (if not the most important!) in an image, and in the studio, we have complete control over soft, flattering and artistic light that highlights your bump and your natural beauty, any time of year, no matter the weather. With our professional, soft, indoor studio lighting, you get:
- Beautifully sculpted[ted portraits with depth and dimension
- Consistent images just like you see on my website, no matter the time of day, rain or shine
- More options for creative, editorial-style poses and silouettes
- 3. A private, relaxed environment - Studio maternity sessions are intentionally peaceful and private. Pregnancy and postpartum are vulnerable times, and having a dedicated private space to create your maternity portraits allows moms to:
- Change outfits easily and explore different looks in a single session
- Choose more intimate looks that highlight your bump, and enjoy a guided, confident experience
- Focus on connecting with your baby without distraction
Bonus perk: Endless creative possibilities - In the studio, we can shift between our hand painted backdrops and modern white walls for a more minimal editorial vibe, include artistic draping of beautifully embroidered fabrics for a feminine touch, alter our lighting for some more dramatic shadows or dreamy backlighting, and ultimately explore lots of creative ideas in one session. We can get more variety, have more artistic control, and create a beautiful cohesive gallery that you'll treasure for a lifetime.
Ready to book your studio maternity session on Florida's Space Coast? Whether you want to sit back and let us create or you have some ideas you want to see come to fruition, we can help make your maternity portrait dreams come true. Reach out to get on Carly's schedule - we recommend booking at the beginning of your second trimester for when you are 28-34 weeks along (see our post on the best time to schedule maternity portraits here).
