Pregnancy and motherhood is a wonderful, hard, tiring, magical and empowering journey. Pregnancy in particular, is a time of excitement, anticipation, and deep connection as you prepare to welcome your new baby into the world. Those nine months pass by in a blur, and before you know it, your newborn is nestled in your arms. Capturing this truly incredible thing you are doing (growing an entire human from scratch and becoming a mother!) through photography is one of the best ways to preserve this moment in time. As a mother of two, believe me when I tell you, the days feel long at times, but the years fly by. That’s why booking a combined maternity and newborn photography package is the perfect way to tell the full story of your baby’s journey from bump to birth.

As a specialist newborn photographer based in Cirencester, serving Cheltenham, Wiltshire, and the Cotswolds, I have had the honour of capturing countless precious moments for families. Here’s why I believe a maternity + newborn photography package is an investment you won’t regret.

1. Capturing the Complete Story

Your journey to motherhood doesn’t just start when your baby arrives—it begins long before, from that first positive pregnancy test, to feeling those first flutters and kicks, from hearing the tiny, but strong little heartbeat, and watching your bump grow. You are a mother from well before you lay eyes on your new baby. A maternity session beautifully captures this transformation and the love you already have for your baby. Paired with a newborn session, you get a seamless storytelling experience, from those expectant moments to the first weeks of your baby's life.

2. A Stress-Free Experience

As a new parent, life gets busy fast! By booking a combined maternity and newborn package, you eliminate the hassle of trying to book your newborn photoshoot when you are already in a new and overwhelming situation, and you risk finding your preferred photographer is already booked! Your sessions will be planned in advance, ensuring everything runs smoothly and leaving you with one less thing to worry about during those sleep-deprived first weeks.

3. Beautifully Coordinated Images

By working with the same photographer for both sessions, you ensure a cohesive style across your maternity and newborn photos. From colour tones and photographic style, to artistic vision, your images will complement each other beautifully, making them perfect for albums, wall art, or keepsakes.

4. A Special Bond With Your Photographer

Having a familiar face behind the camera can make all the difference between just a good shoot and a great shoot. During your maternity session, we’ll get to know each other, build rapport and you will have a good idea of how sessions run, so when your newborn session comes around, there are no surprises, you will already feel comfortable and relaxed. This means your session will be a far more enjoyable experience and ensure that natural, heartfelt and authentic images are captured.

5. Exclusive Package Savings

Booking a maternity and newborn package together often comes with cost savings compared to booking each session separately. Not only do you receive two priceless collections of images, but you also get the best value for your investment. Contact me to discuss my combined package discount!

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When Should You Book Your Sessions?

Maternity Sessions: Ideally pregnancy shoots are best scheduled between 28-34 weeks when your bump is beautifully rounded, but you still feel comfortable enough to move around, and you’re less likely to go into labour!

Newborn Sessions: While ideally done within the first 5-14 days after birth while your baby is still sleepy and curly for those precious, dreamy poses, you can have your newborn session up to 6-8 weeks after birth! If you do choose to have your newborn shoot after the initial two week, this means your baby will be more filled out and alongside lovely sleepy poses, we would also get some gorgeous awake time.

So, Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together!

If you’re expecting and want to capture the full journey of your baby’s arrival, I would love to do this for you. My sessions take place in the comfort of your own home, or if weather permits, at one of my hand picked beautiful outdoor locations in Cheltenham, Bath, Cirencester, Wiltshire, or the Cotswolds.

Get in touch today to learn more about my maternity + newborn package and secure your spot. Let’s create timeless memories that you and your family will cherish forever!