Why You Should Book a Newborn AND Maternity Photography Session
Pregnancy and the newborn stage are two of the most fleeting and precious times in a family’s journey. While maternity photography captures the excitement and anticipation of welcoming your baby, newborn photography preserves those early, delicate moments once your little one arrives. Booking both a maternity and newborn photography session ensures you document the full story—from bump to baby—with beautiful, timeless images you’ll cherish forever.
If you’re considering professional photography during this special time, here are some compelling reasons why booking both a maternity and newborn session is the best decision you can make.
Capture the Full Journey of Motherhood
Pregnancy is an incredible transformation, both physically and emotionally. A maternity session allows you to embrace and celebrate this moment before it passes. Then, once your baby arrives, a newborn session beautifully continues the story, capturing those first few weeks of your little one’s life.
By booking both, you’ll have a complete visual story—from glowing anticipation to the first cuddles with your newborn—creating a meaningful connection between the two milestones.
Consistency in Your Photos & Style
When you book your maternity and newborn photography sessions with the same photographer, you’ll get a consistent style and aesthetic across both sets of images.
This makes it easy to create a cohesive album, wall gallery, or baby book that tells the full story of your journey into motherhood. Whether you prefer a light and airy look, cozy and minimalist tones, or something more artistic, working with the same photographer ensures a seamless visual experience.
Build a Connection with Your Photographer
A professional photoshoot can feel vulnerable, especially when capturing intimate moments like pregnancy and early motherhood. By booking both sessions with the same photographer, you build trust and comfort, which leads to more natural and relaxed photos.
When your newborn session arrives, you’ll already know what to expect, and your photographer will be familiar with your preferences, making the process even smoother.
Document the Bond Between You and Your Baby
Your love for your baby starts long before they’re born. A maternity session allows you to visually express that deep connection, excitement, and anticipation. Then, in your newborn session, you get to see that love fully realized—holding, kissing, and snuggling the little one you’ve been waiting for.
Having both sessions allows you to look back and see how your journey unfolded, from carrying your baby in your belly to cradling them in your arms.
A Beautiful Way to Celebrate Your Growing Family
If this is your first baby, maternity and newborn photos will mark the beginning of your family’s story. If you already have children, these sessions are a wonderful way to involve siblings in the experience, capturing their excitement as they prepare to welcome a new baby and their sweet first interactions as big brothers or sisters.
These photos will not only be treasured by you but also by your child as they grow up and see how much they were loved from the very beginning.
A Timeless Keepsake to Pass Down
Your maternity and newborn photos will become some of the most cherished images in your family’s history. They serve as a beautiful reminder of this incredible season of life, allowing you to relive the emotions, excitement, and love you felt during pregnancy and those first days with your baby.
Printed albums, framed wall art, or even a side-by-side maternity and newborn image displayed together can serve as a timeless keepsake that your child will one day treasure.
Book Your Maternity & Newborn Photography Sessions Together
The journey into motherhood is one of the most transformative experiences of your life, and it deserves to be captured in a way that you’ll cherish forever. By booking both a maternity and newborn photography session, you’ll ensure you have a beautiful, cohesive collection of memories—from pregnancy to those precious first weeks with your baby.
If you’re looking for a Boston maternity and newborn photographer who can document your journey in a natural, timeless way, I’d love to chat! Contact me today to learn more about my First Year Collection, which includes maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions at a special bundled rate.
“Whitney did an amazing job with our maternity shoot. She really captured our joy and happiness in each photo. Will absolutely be back for newborn photos :)”
I’ve been up editing since 3am… anyone else have a child who barely eats dinner and then wakes up way too early STARVING??? Ugh . . #bostonmaternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #maternityphotographer #maternitypictures #babybump
Popping out of my editing hole to share this session I just wrapped. I know everyone loves fall foliage but for me, wildflowers will always be the best 🥰 . . #familyphotographer #familyphotography #bostonfamilyphotography #bostonfamilyphotographer
I know I am horrible about posting, but Fall is getting booked QUICK. I can only take so many sessions each month, so if you’re hoping to get on my calendar this year (including newborns and maternity) please let me know ASAP!
So many sessions I haven’t shared yet! This one was a stunner 😍😍 #newbornphotographer #bostonnewbornphotographer #bostonfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #motherhood #bostonnewbornphotography
The sweetest review 🥰🥰🥰 “Will be coming back to Whitney for family photos! Her 10+ years of experience really showed through! Here is what I loved:
The wardrobe she offered up for postpartum moms for the photoshoot. I loved that she provided a link in advance so when I showed up to her studio I already knew what I wanted to try on. I opted to wear my own dress that I brought because my skin tone looks better in bright whites.
The ease! All I had to do was show up and the studio was stocked with food, baby changing table, cozy couch – it’s like showing up to a friends home!
Efficient – Whitney was amazing with my baby and she was able to calm her down and position the baby for beautiful pictures! The time flew and we opted for the larger package because the photos came out fantastic we couldn’t choose!
Friendly – Whitney was welcoming and patient when our baby became hungry during the shoot! She let us feed her mid way through the shoot!
Preparation – upon arrival to the studio she had outfit options laid out for the baby! It made the process less stressful and easy!
Fast turn around in pictures! Got finished pictures in less than 2 weeks! All amazing quality and she even did a minor edit on one within 24 hours upon request.
I can’t recommend her enough! No cons! Just book Whitney and you won’t regret it.”
Kindest words from this client— “These are AMAZING! I have had multiple people tell me these are the best family photos I’ve ever had, and some of the most beautiful photography they have ever seen. I was a little nervous with Rigby being so active, and us being sweaty hot messes but these are beyond beautiful. Thank you so much!“ #familyphotographer #bostonfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #motherhood #bostonfamilyphotography
Boston newborn photographer with a luxury photography studio in Dedham, MA.
I specialize in natural, timeless portraits of motherhood, including maternity, newborn baby, and family photography sessions.
I serve Boston, MA neighborhoods such as Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Dorchester, and Hyde Park, as well as Dedham, Needham, Newton, Brookline, Westwood, Chestnut Hill, Arlington, Dover, Natick, Wellesley, Milton, Weston, Quincy, Norwood, Walpole and beyond.
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