📸 When Is the Best Time to Book Your Maternity Photoshoot?

Pregnancy is such a beautiful, fleeting season of life — and capturing it through a maternity photoshoot is a timeless way to honour your journey into motherhood. One of the questions I get asked most often is:
“When should I book my maternity session?”
Here’s everything you need to know about finding that sweet spot for glowing photos and a comfortable experience.

💛 The Best Time to Schedule Your Maternity Photoshoot

The ideal time for a maternity photoshoot is usually between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy.

At this stage:

• Your bump is round and well-defined

• You're likely still feeling mobile and comfortable

• You’ll still have flexibility in case we need to reschedule due to weather or illness

Every pregnancy is different, of course — so if you’re expecting multiples or experiencing discomfort earlier, we can adjust the timing to suit your needs.

🌾 My Style: Natural, Timeless & Tender

At Willow Light Studio, my maternity sessions are designed to feel relaxed, elegant, and connected. I aim to capture you in your most radiant, nurturing light — whether that’s with a soft breeze in your hair or gentle hands cradling your bump.

My signature approach:

• Golden Hour Sessions in an open field — bathed in warm, dreamy light with a soft palette of beige, blush, or gold

• Gentle direction and natural posing, with a focus on connection and serenity

• Options to include your partner or older children for a full family moment

☁️ What If the Weather Doesn’t Cooperate?

Living in the UK means sunshine isn’t always guaranteed! If your session is scheduled for outdoors and the weather turns, we have two lovely options:

1. Reschedule for the next available golden hour

2. Move the session into my natural light studio (needs to be the following day before 3pm for the best light)

The studio offers the same soft, calm aesthetic, with flowing fabrics, elegant backdrops, and beautiful window light. Whether we’re in a sunlit field or tucked into a cozy studio, I’ll make sure your images still feel warm, graceful, and full of meaning.

🤍 Booking Your Session

To ensure you get the date and setting that works best for you, I recommend booking your maternity session as early as your second trimester — especially if you're due in the spring or summer when dates fill quickly.

Once booked, I’ll help you:

• Choose a wardrobe that flatters your bump and feels authentically you or choose a dress from my client wardrobe such as this dress featured in the image below

• Decide on location (outdoor or studio)

• Style the session based on your vision — romantic, minimalist, earthy, etc.

Final Thoughts

You deserve to be seen and celebrated during this incredible chapter of life. Whether you’re in a field at golden hour or gently lit in studio, I’m here to make sure you feel radiant, relaxed, and fully present in the moment.

✨ Let’s capture your glow — beautifully, meaningfully, and with heart.

📅 Inquire here to book your session