Dear Mama to be…

Wondering if maternity photos are worth it? See why capturing your bump may become a memory you and your family will treasure forever.

Maybe you don’t feel like yourself.
Your body is changing faster than you can keep up with.
You’re tired, maybe swollen, maybe not sleeping well.
You’re living in leggings. And this bump — as much as you love what it means — feels heavy.
Maybe you look in the mirror and think:
“Now is not the time to be in front of a camera.”
And yet…
One day, you’ll look back on this chapter — this brief, beautiful, messy in-between —
And you’ll wish you had a way to remember it.

🕯️ This pregnancy is more than just waiting.

This is the only time you will carry this baby, in this body, with this exact story unfolding.
No pregnancy is ever the same — even if you’ve experienced it before.
That’s exactly why your journey deserves to be honoured, not hidden.
Maternity photos aren’t about being glamorous.
Instead, they’re about being present.

💛 “But I don’t feel like myself right now…”

That’s exactly why this matters.
Because someday you’ll want to remember:
how it felt when your baby kicked for the first time.
how your hands held your growing belly.
how your eyes softened when you imagined their little face.
These are not just photos.
They’re evidence that you were here — growing life, giving love, becoming a mother.

👶 “I’ll just wait for newborn photos…”

Of course you’ll want photos once your baby arrives.
But those tell their story.
Maternity photos, on the other hand, tell yours.
They show the woman before she became mama.
The anticipation. The quiet strength. The love that started it all.

🌿 “I didn’t do this with my first…”

That’s okay. You’re allowed to do things differently this time.
This pregnancy is its own moment.
And maybe now you know how fast it all goes — and that’s why you’re here, thinking about it.

📸 Let’s make it easy. Let’s make it real.

You don’t have to be in a gown on a mountaintop.
You don’t have to be a model.
You don’t even have to love the camera.
You just have to show up. That’s more than enough.
From there, I will take care of the rest.
Let me guide you, gently and naturally, into a space where you feel beautiful, grounded, and celebrated.
This isn’t about pretending.
It’s about remembering.

✨ Because one day, your child will ask:

“What was it like when I was in your belly?”
And you’ll be able to say — “Here, let me show you.”

💌 Ready to be seen, softly and honestly?

I’d love to photograph this season for you.
Simple, powerful, and full of love.
📍 Maternity sessions available in my cosy home studio or on location.
See what is included in your maternity session: Maternity – joannaphotography.co.uk
📅 Booking is best between 28–34 weeks.
Let’s make this time matter.