Bay Area Maternity Photography

Many women sit for a portrait when they're pregnant and that makes up a large percentage of my portrait business. If you're checking out maternity photographers around the San Francisco Bay Area you've probably seen a lot of the same shots over and over again. Perhaps you're looking for something a bit different?

If maternity portraits more like the ones below appeal to you, and if you're in the San Francisco Bay Area (specifically I'm in the east bay near Oakland), we should talk. I'm a professional fine art photographer who also does a certain amount of portrait photography including maternity photography. Just see my FAQ for portrait work and when you contact me let me know it's a maternity shoot and how far along you are - if nothing else it's a factor in scheduling!

Here's a couple of FAQs that are more maternity related so I'll put them here.

Q: Can we do a sequence over a few months? Are there discounts?
A: If you approach me with that in mind from the start, we can work something out. The idea is that the first shoot we'll figure out the lighting and pose or pose sequence, and that the later shoots will be quick and therefore have less of a sitting fee. But if you just want a whole new shoot with different lighting I don't currently have a return discount.

Q: Will you come to me?
A: For the right price, sure. I understand that a lot of women can't get around very well in the last stages of pregnancy (which is why I try to schedule it before that happens!). But at the same time it's not quick or easy to move studio gear, and there has to be a place to put things. But if you have some nice room to shoot in or perhaps an elegant staircase and I just need to bring a light or two that's easier. Also some of the more dramatic backlit shots really don't require much space or gear. You'll just have to tell me what you want, where you live, and I'll make you a quote. Note that I typically require a larger retainer to hold the date (amount depending on the details).

Q: Can I see some examples?
A: Below you can see some maternity shots I've taken. It's been a while since I've done a maternity shoot with a model release, so you might also want to check out my general-purpose portfolio so you can see some other looks I've come up with since.

Q: Any maternity discounts?
A: Since I would like to add to the examples here, that means that for a limited time I'm willing to make a trade - if I shoot your portrait and you're willing to let one of your shots appear on this page (i.e. sign a model release), I'm willing to give you a free 11x14. So your sitting fee will cover both the included 8x10 and an additional 11x14, saving you $50. In some cases I might be willing to have the shot be a torso shot that doesn't show your face, depending on the lighting. If you have concerns we'll just have to talk about it and figure it out together.