Why Maternity Photos Are Always Worth It (Even If You Feel Tired or Not Yourself)

Jun 20

Maternity session at golden hour by Northern Virginia maternity photographer Carla Gomez

Pregnancy is a wild mix of moments that feel like they last forever and moments you wish you could hold onto forever. I know firsthand that by the third trimester you might feel exhausted and swollen and not quite like yourself.

I promise you this. You will never regret having these photos.

When I look back at my own maternity pictures, I don’t see the swollen feet or the sleepless nights. I see how close I held my baby before she ever took her first breath. I see how my husband looked at me in awe. I see the love and the hope that carried me through the hardest days.

Your maternity session is not about looking perfect. It is about remembering exactly how much love lived in your body at this time.

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My Approach to Maternity Photos in Northern Virginia

I keep your maternity session calm and gentle. No awkward poses or forced smiles. We choose a location that feels peaceful. I want you to feel comfortable and supported every step of the way.

Whether we are standing in a quiet meadow in Loudoun County, by the Potomac River at sunrise, in your cozy home, in the studio, or somewhere special in Washington DC, I focus on what feels true to you.

Your little one will someday look at these images and see how loved they were even before you met face to face.

A Gift for You and for Them

These photos are more than just pretty pictures. They are a part of your family story. They remind you of the strength it took to grow this life and the love that surrounded you.

One day, your child will ask what they looked like inside your belly. They will love flipping through an album filled with your glow and your hope and the excitement on dad’s face.

Close up of pregnant belly during maternity session in Northern Virginia

You Deserve to be Seen

If you have been putting this off because you feel too tired or too busy, I get it. But I want you to remember that you are doing something incredible. You are creating new life, and you deserve to be in the frame, not just behind the camera.

These photos are my way of helping you hold onto this chapter. So you can remember every kick and every heartbeat that lived so close to yours.

Let’s Document This Beautiful Season Together

I would be honored to photograph this time for you. If you are expecting and looking for a maternity photographer in Northern Virginia or Washington DC, I would love to chat with you about your vision.

Fill out the form below to tell me a little about your vision and I’ll be in touch within 24 hours. I can’t wait to help you plan a maternity session that feels true to you.