Maternity sessions celebrate the anticipation and beauty of pregnancy. Whether photographed in my Rochester Hills studio or outdoors in natural light, these sessions are designed to create elegant images that document the beginning of your child’s story.
Pregnancy is a remarkable season filled with anticipation, change, and quiet moments of connection. El & Em Photography specializes in maternity photography in Rochester Hills, creating natural and timeless portraits that celebrate this meaningful chapter.
My Rochester Hills studio offers a calm and beautifully styled environment where every detail is thoughtfully planned. From wardrobe guidance to gentle posing, maternity sessions are designed to feel relaxed, comfortable, and effortlessly elegant.
Families visit my studio from Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Shelby Township, and throughout Metro Detroit for maternity photography that feels refined, natural, and deeply personal.
Maternity sessions at El & Em Photography are a relaxed, full-service experience focused on connection, movement, and elevated simplicity. Sessions are gently guided to create natural, artful portraits.
Your session includes:
A personalized, 45-60 minute guided studio experience
Gentle direction and natural posing
Access to my curated client wardrobe
Professional retouching and image refinement
A private in-home or online image reveal & design appointment
I take care of the styling, flow, and creative direction — so you can simply show up, feel beautiful, and be present.
Most maternity sessions are photographed between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. I recommend reserving your session during your second trimester to ensure availability.
Many families also choose to book maternity and newborn sessions together to document both stages of their journey into parenthood.
Related Services
Below are my most-loved offerings designed to fit a variety of needs while maintaining the elevated experience my clients know and love.
Petite Maternity — $275
A simple, beautiful option for documenting your growing bump in a short and sweet session.
30 minute studio session
One look
5 professionally edited digital images
Signature Maternity — $495 (Most Popular)
My signature maternity experience with time for variety and connection.
Up to 1 hour studio or outdoor session
Two looks
15 professionally edited digital images
Full Maternity Collection — $650
For those wanting to preserve every beautiful moment from this season and more.
1 hour session
Two to three looks
Full gallery of your professionally edited digital images
$100 artwork credit
Maternity sessions can take place in my Rochester Hills photography studio or at one of several beautiful outdoor locations throughout the area. The studio is designed with soft neutral tones and natural textures that photograph beautifully, while outdoor sessions offer natural light and scenic landscapes. Every session is guided to ensure you feel confident, comfortable, and beautifully photographed. Learn more about the Studio →
Book a Signature maternity session and Signature newborn session — or any larger collection — together and receive a complimentary 6×6 Keepsake Album ($175 value).
Pregnancy and your baby’s first days are part of the same beautiful chapter. Families who reserve both sessions with El & Em Photography receive a thoughtfully designed heirloom album that brings those memories together in one place.
Created to preserve the anticipation of pregnancy and the beauty of your baby’s first days, this keepsake is meant to be held, shared, and passed down for years to come.
Maternity Photography for Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit Families
I photograph a limited number of maternity sessions each month so that every family can enjoy a relaxed and personalized experience. Sessions are thoughtfully guided in either a calm studio setting or at a carefully selected outdoor location, with time to slow down, feel comfortable, and capture this meaningful season in a natural and timeless way.
