Maternity Photography Sessions
Long Island | Nassau & Suffolk
Long Island Maternity Sessions Are
Natural, Meaningful Photos That Celebrate This Season of Your Life
Pregnancy is a brief, powerful chapter — one that deserves to be documented with care, artistry, and intention. A maternity photo session is more than a collection of beautiful images; it is a way to pause time and honor the changes, anticipation, and connection that come with growing a family.
As a professional maternity photographer serving Long Island, I create relaxed, authentic maternity sessions that focus on connection rather than stiff posing. Whether your vision includes a quiet beach at sunset, a favorite local park, or a clean, minimalist studio setting, your session is designed to reflect you — your style, your story, and your journey into parenthood.
Why Maternity Photography Matters
It’s common for parents to focus heavily on newborn photos — but maternity images tell the beginning of that story. This is the season where everything is changing, often more quickly than it feels in the moment.
A maternity photo session allows you to:
~ Celebrate your body and the life it is nurturing
~ Preserve memories of this fleeting stage before your family grows
~ Create heirloom-quality images for your child to look back on one day
~ Slow down and fully experience this moment before it passes
Many clients tell me they are grateful they chose maternity photos — even if they were unsure at first — because these images become some of their most meaningful.
Maternity Session Location Options
Every family has a different vision for their maternity photos. That’s why I offer flexible location options throughout Long Island, including outdoor and studio maternity sessions.
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Park Maternity Photo Sessions
Local parks provide a natural, timeless setting with soft light, greenery, and seasonal changes. Park sessions are ideal if you love:
~ A relaxed, organic look
~ Open space and natural movement
~ Seasonal colors like spring blooms or fall foliage
~ Many location options throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Parks work beautifully for maternity photos that feel natural, emotional, and connected — especially when including partners and children.
~Park sessions are the most affordable of my Maternity Session offerings.
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Beach Maternity Photography
Beach maternity sessions are a favorite for their calming, ethereal quality. The shoreline creates a clean, uncluttered backdrop that keeps the focus on connection and emotion.
Beach sessions are perfect for:
~ Soft, romantic images with movement
~ Sunset light and coastal tones
~ Barefoot, relaxed styling
These sessions feel peaceful and timeless, especially for families who love the water or want a serene setting.
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Studio Maternity Sessions
Studio maternity photography offers simplicity and control. With controlled lighting and minimal distractions, studio sessions allow the focus to remain on you and your growing family. Studio sessions are typically scheduled in Garden City or Malverne location.
Studio sessions are ideal if you prefer:
~ A clean, modern look
~ Weather-independent scheduling
~ Ease without too much walking
~ Wardrobe change flexibility
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Studio maternity photos are especially beautiful for classic portraits and elegant silhouettes.​
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Hair and Makeup: Honoring Your Individual Style
I intentionally do not provide hair and makeup services for maternity sessions.
Why? Because I believe maternity photos should reflect who you truly are — not a version of you styled to fit a trend that doesn’t feel authentic. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all look, I encourage clients to choose hair and makeup that makes them feel confident, comfortable, and like themselves.
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You are welcome to:
~ Style yourself in a way that feels natural
~ Work with a trusted professional of your choosing
~ Keep your look simple or elevated — whatever feels right for you
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Of course I am always happy to advise on wardrobe selection!
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Including Partners, Children & Fur Babies
Maternity sessions aren’t just about documenting pregnancy — they’re about documenting family.
I strongly encourage partners and other children to be included in maternity photo sessions whenever possible. These connections create emotional, storytelling images that reflect the relationships forming even before your baby arrives.
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Including siblings and partners allows us to capture:
~ Genuine interactions and anticipation
~ Tender moments of connection
~ The dynamic of your family as it grows
~ Many Long Island parks allow dogs. Being a fur baby mom, I always allow dogs for outdoor park sessions!
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Sessions are guided in a way that feels natural and comfortable, even for children who may be shy or energetic.
Experience You Can Trust
I have been photographing professionally since 2011, with over a decade of experience working with growing families. My approach is calm, patient, and intuitive — especially important during maternity sessions when comfort and trust matter most.
From thoughtful posing guidance to gentle direction that never feels forced, my goal is to create images that feel real, emotional, and timeless.
