Maternity Photography
Maternity Photography in Chandlers Ford
Thank you for visiting Caroline Jenkins Photography. I am a Hampshire family and baby photographer and have recently added maternity photography to my services. I have been photographing families for the last 5 years so it made sense to add maternity photoshoots to my portfolio as well. Only working outdoors and only using natural light means all my photos are natural and in the moment.
Before setting up Caroline Jenkins Photography, I was a primary school teacher for 13 years. So I have oodles of experience, patience and and tips for getting the best out of the children I work with! They say never work with children and animals – well I work with both and absolutely love it!
This page should provide you with all the information that you need about how I work on maternity photoshoots. If you do have any further questions however, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
I look forward to working with you!
Tell me more about Maternity Photography…
Pregnancy is a strange time. People tell you how amazing you look, how gorgeous your bump is and how it’s such an incredible blessing to be able to grow a child. But most of the time you don’t feel amazing. You are shattered because you can’t sleep, you can only eat certain foods and forget about being able to paint your toenails!
But being pregnant is a magical experience, and I will fully hold my hand up and admit that I can only fully appreciate that now that my children are here. When you stop and think about it, a woman’s body truly is remarkable and to be able to grow and keep safe, another human, is just incredible! And definitely one that should be cherished and not taken for granted!
I am forever grateful that my husband took so many photos of my pregnancy (well my first at least – when I was pregnant with my second, I was too busy chasing a toddler around to stop for photos) because I can now look back with wonder and gratitude at what my body was able to do. This is something I know so many women wish they had – those precious images that they can enjoy for years to come. Not ones they even want to display around the house. But a memory they can hold onto for years, when pregnancy seems so long ago!
And this is the gift that I would love to be able to give to you – the gift of a maternity photoshoot that you can enjoy for years to come. The opportunity to be able to take a breath, enjoy a moment of calm and embrace the pregnancy! So many times I have heard from women that they just didn’t ever really take the time to stop in their pregnancy and they wish they had. So why not, for once, prioritise yourself and just take a minute to capture the wonder that is you!
See my Maternity Portfolio
How does a maternity photoshoot work?
The whole premise behind a maternity photoshoot in Chandlers Ford is to make you feel amazing and celebrate your pregnancy. Therefore it is important to book it at a time and location that works for you! Some ladies have one on their own, some with their partners whilst others want their children present. These decisons are completely up to you – I just want to give those opportunities to relax, breathe and enjoy!
Although I know that posing for photos when you’re only a few weeks away from the end of your pregnancy, may be the last thing you feel like, but I do suggest booking a maternity shoot for when you’re in your third trimester. Your bump will be far bigger, more rounded and beautiful and I guarantee that you will not regret it. In fact many of the mums who I see with their newborns, say they wish they’d had a maternity shoot – something just for them!
As I am an outdoor-based photographer, I work out on location only as I have no access to a studio. This means your photos will be 100% natural and using the scenery and landscape around us. So if you’re happiest at the beach getting your feet sandy, then let’s go! If you want something with views then again, let’s head to somewhere picturesque! If you don’t know what you want, then feel free to look at my locations blog that I send to my families to help inspire them or give them some guidelines.
Session Fee
- 1 hour photoshoot on location
- Full processing and editing of all images
- All images available to download
- Gallery viewing to preview your images
Caroline did our Maternity Photoshoot in December 2022 and we were really pleased to see the results.
This was our second time with her as she did my daughter’s shoot before and most of those pictures are framed and put up in our house 🙂
Her pictures are captured perfectly and focussing the angles which makes the pictures look really good.
She personally is very professional, fun loving and really friendly with kids.
I would recommend her for all kinds of photography be it maternity, kids or family.
Read my Maternity Blogs here…
Maternity photoshoot on location
What is a Maternity Photoshoot on Location? As a photographer in Chandlers Ford, one of the first questions I get asked by my clients is about locations. Because I only use natural light, I work outside for 99% of my shoots apart from the newborn shoots when I am...
Frequently Asked Questions
What should we wear?
The most important thing on the day is that you are happy and comfortable, so wear something that will enable that. Having said that, longer dresses appear to show off bumps in a more flattering way. You are welcome to bring a change of clothes although depending on where we are, there may not be toilets of changing facilities.
What should I do if I'm not feeling up to it on the day?
Don’t worry – I get it! I’ve done the pregnant thing twice so I know what it’s like to be 37 weeks whilst having worked all day or chased a toddler around. If you are not feeling it then we will postpone to a day when you are feeling better, althouh don’t leave it too long as although I would love to do birth photography, am sure you don’t want to be giving birth down at the beach with only me for companionship!! The most important thing is, that I want yuou to enjoy and relax your shoot with me!
Can I have a mix of some of just me, some of me and my partner with our other child(ren)?
Absolutely! This is your shoot so I want you to get the most from your shoot! please bear in mind though that you are the focus and the star of the show
Can we change outfits throughout the shoot?
This is becoming an increasingly popular thing to do as people want to vary the images as much as possible. People view family photo shoots as an investment (both in terms of time and money) so they want to make the most of it. Changing outfits is fine with me, but you will need to bear in mind that we will all be outside in public places.
What time of day is best to book the shoot?
Here’s the thing – if I were to advise you as a parent then I would always say to book one in so there’s no overlap with nap times or meal times, as this is when children can be more ‘fraught’ shall we say! As a photographer wanting to get the most of your images however, I would suggest that we avoid shooting anywhere between 11am and 3pm (especially in the height of summer) due to the strength of the sun and harsh lighting conditions. I appreciate though that this is a very difficult situation for you however to find that happy medium.
Ultimately, the most important thing is that you’re all happy and up for it, and if we have to shoot in harsh sunlight, then we all just need to bear in mind that we will be spending all of our time in the shade!
What do we do if the weather looks miserable?
Unfortunately we live in England so we know the weather is hit and miss. All we can do is hope, keep an eye on the forecast an dthen rearrange if it looks to be raining!
Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions – I would love to hear from you!
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