Maternity & Pregnancy Photography in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, FL

Pregnancy is one of the most special, unique times in any woman’s life. Capture those moments forever with our elegant maternity photography.

Pregnancy is one of the most special and unique times in a woman’s life and there is no greater way to capture those memories of this experience than with an artistic maternity photoshoot. We are a full-service photography studio located in St. Petersburg, Florida specializing in pregnancy shoots and newborn photography.

Our maternity sessions can be done in either our studio or on-site such as a park, beach, or another location you have in mind. Contact us today to chat about ideas! 

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Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Maternity Shoot

  • Contact us a few weeks prior to your shoot so that we can discuss ideas for your shoot and allow time to arrange hair, makeup, and wardrobe
  • We recommend scheduling your maternity session when you are around 28-36 weeks pregnant
  • Think about your vision for the shoot. Do you want it in studio or on-location such as a park, beach, or an urban feel.
  • Avoid wearing clothing that has large, complex, and distracting patterns
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing right before your photoshoot to avoid marks on your belly (especially if you are planning a boudoir maternity session)
  • Arriving 1-1.5 hours before sunset is the ideal time for an outdoor maternity shoot
  • Don’t stress or overthink things – we are here to help in any way that we can. We will assist in clothing recommendations and do all of the posing.
  • Don’t forgo maternity photographs because you feel self-conscious about your appearance, we want you to feel as comfortable and beautiful as you are, and commemorate this important time in your life

The Process

  1. Contact us using one of our website forms or give us a call 727-851-9965
  2. We’ll discuss the details, including the date of your photoshoot, clothing recommendations, your vision, other planning tips, and paying your session fee
  3. We do the photo shoot (in studio or on-location)
  4. Review your photographs and place your order
  5. We retouch your photographs and process your order
  6. Pick up your order

Why Choose Us?

  • We create elegant timeless photographs that you will LOVE and cherish forever
  • Over 15 years of experience
  • We help guide you in posing and clothing suggestions
  • We take a limited amount of sessions per year
  • 100% satisfaction guaranteed
  • Competitive pricing
  • All ordered image(s) include retouching i.e. removal of stray hairs, blemishes, wrinkles, whiten teeth, etc.
  • We are just awesome

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Do you have a precious old maternity photo that has been damaged or faded over time? Jonathan Fanning is also an expert at digital photo restoration, image retouching, and colorization!

New Beginnings

Below is our guide to planning priceless portraits of your new baby. Planning to capture fleeting moments of intimacy… a new chapter in the life of your family.

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~ Images of love ~
Rarely can a single photograph capture the priceless heart-touching emotions you feel about your newborn. But a beautifully conceived image collection can… by revealing the artful nuances of expression, physical charm, and heartfelt emotion that characterize the fleeting days of infancy. The result can be a truly artful view of family relationships that creates an exceptional decorative focal point for your home.
 
 
~ The art of infancy ~
Tiny feet and hands…delicate features and expressions: Your newborn truly is a work of art! Let us create your own very special artwork…an enchanting composite or individual portrait featuring those charming physical characteristics that fill your heart with so much love.
 
 
~ Baby’s first year ~
At no time in your child’s life will changes occur so rapidly as they do during the first year and early childhood years that follow. In what seems like the blink of an eye, a tiny helpless bundle is transformed into an active, robust, and inquisitive youngster. These changes have already begun! Capture each developmental stage of the first year and beyond!
 
 
maternity-photographer-tampa-florida-~ The joyful bonds of family ~
Nothing illuminates the meaning of family more than the arrival of a new baby. Whether a first child or a new little brother or sister, a newborn writes a fresh new chapter in the life of a family. Preserving those precious days in portraits is truly an act of love. It is so hard to put into words the love you feel toward the tiny new life in your care. Fortunately, that blissful emotion can be captured in a heart-touching portraits that depict the priceless bonds between parent and child. As your child grows older, there’s no better way to show how much you treasure those special moments when everything was new and you had so much to learn about each other!
 
 
~ Decorating with style ~
Portraits that include parents with the newborn or portraits of the new baby alone are appropriate in either color or black and white, depending on your decorative intent. Life-like color portraits can blend with any decor; and black-and-white images possess the capacity to create drama and convey emotion. Either style will stand the test of time, and when displayed prominently in your home they will convey warmth and character.
 
What better way to demonstrate how you feel about your child than to decorate your home with portraits made at important milestones in his or her life!

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Newborn Shoot

  • Contact us a few weeks prior to your due date so that we can discuss ideas for your shoot and wardrobe
  • We recommend scheduling your newborn session within the first 14 days of birth
  • Think about your vision for the shoot. Do you want it in studio or in your home
  • Avoid wearing clothing that has large, complex, and distracting patterns. 
  • Feed your baby 20-30 minutes before your session
  • Prepare for fussy moments. You will want to have a few things ready such as a pacifier, bottle of formula / breastmilk, a few clean diapers, and a swaddling blanket
  • Don’t stress or overthink things – we are here to help in any way that we can. We will assist in clothing recommendations and do all of the posing.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maternity Photography

What is your payment schedule?

Portrait sessions require a non-refundable retainer (session fee) upon booking. Ordered products require 50% with remaining 50% due upon pick-up. Digital orders require payment in full. Payment plans available.

Do you travel?

We sure do! We’ve had the opportunity to serve our clients in New York City, Rhode Island, Georgia, Colorado, Kentucky, Las Vegas, and North Carolina.

Inclement Weather

If we find that weather is less than optimal, we reserve the right to reschedule your portrait appointment to our next available opening. During summer months, we typically book two dates in the event of rain.

Do you provide clothing for my shoot?

Unfortunately, no. It is the client’s responsibility to bring their own outfits. However, we can recommend places to shop.  

How will I view my images?

After the session we will schedule a time for you to come to the studio and view your portraits in our projection room. Please have all decision makers present at this time as the order must be placed at this time.

Online viewing is also available for clients who are out of town, though we recommend viewing your portraits in our studio. Our viewing technology gives you a much better idea of color and cropping, retouching, etc. 

What time of day is best for environmental portraits?

We recommend scheduling shoots for early morning or late afternoon.

Do you offer Newborn Photography?

Yes. We offer special pricing when both a maternity and a newborn session are booked. 

When is the best time for Newborn Photography?

We recommend doing your newborn photoshoot when your baby is 10 – 14 days old. 

Do you retouch (enhance) your portraits?

Yes. All ordered portraits are fully enhanced (removal of stray hairs, blemishes, wrinkles, whiten teeth, etc).