Maternity Sessions

Maternity sessions with Marin Mini Sessions are artful depictions of a transformation into motherhood. They center on the form captured in environments that depict the strength, rawness, beauty and naturalness of pregnancy. Or environments that tell the story of home and transformation for the expecting family.


Sessions typically take place between 34-36 weeks, however I believe any stage of pregnancy is precious and completely worthy of being celebrated and commemorated with photographs. It's your story, let's tell it as you wish.

A black and white maternity portrait on a wooden log with dramatic cliff backdrop.
Close-up detail of an orange floral maternity dress against a rocky backdrop.
An expectant mother in black attire sits on a wooden chair in a minimalist indoor setting.
An intimate moment captured between an expectant couple on a bed.
A dramatic portrait of someone lying on fallen trees in nature wearing a black dress.
A flowing dress catches the breeze as figures walk along a coastal path.
A silhouette of a pregnant figure standing by a window with flowing curtains.
A family shares a moment together among tall trees in a wooded setting.
A couple strolls along a misty beach with cliffs in the background while a black dog plays near the water.
A candid black and white beach scene showing playful interaction on the shoreline.

Outdoor Maternity Sessions


In so many ways, pregnancy mirrors natural environments. The power of an ocean perfectly encapsulates the power of an expecting mama. A redwood grove somehow speaks to the collective wisdom of generations of births.


If you choose an outdoor session, we will go play together in one of the Bay Areas beautiful natural locations. You'll get to feel grounded with your feet on the earth, and soothed with the breeze on your belly. I offer prompts for movement and connection, and I also make sure we have slow moments to savor the experience.

A scenic beach maternity photo with sand dunes and fencing in the background.
A figure in a flowing black dress poses dramatically against coastal rock formations.
A young child climbs a stone wall covered in moss and foliage in a black and white photograph.
A person in a yellow dress stands at the edge of the ocean near dramatic coastal cliffs.
Three figures stand near a white house with peeling paint in a moody black and white composition.
Person in patterned dress standing in garden with blooming flowers.
A moody black and white maternity photo next to a weathered window with floral dress details.
A woman in a vibrant orange floral dress poses against rocky cliffs during a maternity photoshoot.
A close-up black and white photograph showing hands cradling a pregnant belly.
A coastal maternity photo featuring rocky shoreline and ocean waves in the background.

In-Home Maternity Sessions


An in home session can be seen as an act of self-compassion. Keep your slippers on. Stay in the robe. Let me come to you, and we'll celebrate your pregnancy in your happy, comfortable home. Your photos will remind you of how your home felt during this exciting transformation, capturing the energy of the nest, the anticipation of bringing new life into your home.


Schedule these sessions at the beginning or end of the day when light enters your home so that we have lots of descriptive light to play with. You may choose 34-36 weeks for maximum bump to mobility ratio, however for a home session it can literally be the day before you give birth since you'll be relaxed and in space close to home.

Silhouette of pregnant figure against sunlit curtains.
An artistic boudoir photo showing curves and shadows against dark green foliage.
Expectant mother in black top sits on wooden chair in natural light.
Side view of pregnant woman in patterned jacket laughing against white wall.
Intimate moment captured between couple sitting on bed.
Looking down at a stairwell with a person in a blue tank top and hat descending.
Artistic black and white maternity photo with large plant leaves.
Black and white reflection of pregnant figure on deck overlooking cityscape.
House number 1840 1842 with a view of hills and city in background.
Close-up black and white photographs of resting figures on a plaid surface.
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What you're doing - it's a big deal.

It probably doesn't feel like it now, but in time you'll forget just how it felt to have this incredible, powerful, creation of life happing in your body. I don't care if you book me, or hire someone on Shoot, or set up a phone with timer in your living room, you absolutely must let this moment shine, and honor yourself in this phase of your life. Sending you so much love, you beautiful, remarkable being. xx

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