Photography

Sessions

Maternity Photography Experience

Celebrating the beauty of motherhood

Maternity sessions are designed to highlight this season of motherhood in a way that feels natural, confident, and thoughtfully styled.

From the start, your session is planned around what you are looking for — whether that means creating artwork for your home, selecting a digital collection, or choosing a combination of both. The experience is guided, flexible, and centered on your comfort.

What Your Maternity Photography Session Includes

THE PROCESS

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Consultation & Planning

Each maternity photography session begins with a consultation designed to create a clear plan and a relaxed experience. Styling, wardrobe options, and overall direction are discussed in advance, and partners or children may be included if you wish.
We’ll also talk through how you envision enjoying your images. Some clients are drawn to artwork for their home, others prefer digital images, and many choose a combination. The session is planned intentionally around your preferences.

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The Maternity Session

Your maternity session is guided from start to finish, with clear direction that allows you to feel comfortable and confident throughout. The focus is on creating polished, natural portraits without feeling overly posed.
The studio is located in Glen Mills, PA and is convenient to families in West Chester, Media, and the surrounding areas. The space is private, calm, and thoughtfully designed for expectant mothers, with curated wardrobe options available.

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Order & Design Appointment

One to two weeks after your session, you’ll return for an in-person ordering and design appointment where your portraits are revealed.

Whether you are interested in artwork that reflects this special chapter in your life, a curated digital collection, or a combination of both, this appointment is designed to help you make informed, comfortable decisions that align with your home, lifestyle, and priorities.

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delivery

Final selections are completed and ready approximately 4–6 weeks after your design appointment. Every order — artwork, digital images, or both — is prepared with attention to quality and detail.

“Her disposition and calm nature really put our family at ease and allowed us to have fun during our session.”

Our sessions are designed to handle every detail, so your photography experience is effortless and refined.

Photoshoot Design Consultation

Access to our exquisite wardrobe

Customized and fully-guided photoshoot

Viewing & Ordering Session

Frequently Asked Questions

Maternity photography sessions often come with questions around timing, styling, and what to expect after your session. Below are answers to some of the most common questions.
What If We Can’t Get Great Photos?

Jamie has an excellent success rate, even with fussy babies. If photographing your baby becomes too difficult, options will be discussed before ending the session.

Most newborn galleries include 50–80 images at your ordering appointment. Duplicates and soft edits are removed before you view your final selection.

Yes. Standard retouching includes acne, scratches, peeling skin, and redness. Advanced edits—like head swaps or color changes—are available for an additional fee.

It happens. We keep things light, playful, and patient—with small incentives (if approved) and plenty of flexibility to capture genuine moments.

We love working with growing families. Sessions are customized to your needs—usually beginning with baby alone, then adding siblings and parents once baby is settled. Grandparents and pets are welcome, though we can’t always guarantee cooperation.

Yes, if your baby is healing well. We’ll take all precautions, keep the area protected, and skip nude poses if you prefer.

Absolutely. Many babies do. We wrap with the diaper on or gently cover the area during photos.

Your viewing and ordering appointment takes place in the studio within one to two weeks. You’ll select your favorite images, wall art, frames, albums, and more.

Yes. Flexible payment options make it easy to spread your balance into manageable installments leading up to your session.

Your privacy is always respected. You’ll indicate your sharing preferences in your session questionnaire before the shoot.

No. RAW files are considered unfinished work and are not released.

Ready to Begin Your Maternity Photography Session?

I’m so glad you’re here! I’m Jamie Englert, a portrait photographer in Glen Mills, PA, specializing in newborn, maternity, and family sessions. We create custom, thoughtfully styled portrait experiences designed around your family and your home. My studio is fully stocked with curated props, outfits, and wraps so you can relax while I create warm, timeless portraits you’ll treasure.