Your pregnancy and your baby’s arrival are two of the most meaningful seasons of your life — and they deserve to be photographed as part of the same beautiful story. As an Oklahoma City maternity and newborn photographer, I love helping expecting mamas create a cohesive experience that flows naturally from bump to baby, so your portraits feel like one continuous chapter in your family’s legacy.

Here’s how to make that transition seamless and stress-free.

Plan Maternity and Newborn Sessions Early

Booking your maternity and newborn sessions together allows you to lock in ideal dates and ensure your sessions align beautifully.

• Maternity sessions are typically photographed between 28–34 weeks, when your bump is perfectly round and you’re still feeling comfortable.
• Newborn sessions are best scheduled within the first 14 days after birth, while baby is still sleepy and curled in those sweet, snuggly poses.

By booking both together, you’ll also benefit from consistency in tone, editing, and artistic direction — creating a unified gallery that looks stunning side by side in an album or wall display.

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Keep Your Style Cohesive

Think of your maternity and newborn sessions as two halves of one story. The wardrobe, tones, and textures you choose should complement each other rather than compete.

• Soft neutrals, warm beiges, and muted pastels photograph beautifully in both sessions.
• If you wear a flowy dress for your maternity photos, consider a similar palette for your baby’s swaddles or family outfit during the newborn session.
• Minimal, timeless styling ensures your images remain classic for years to come.

At The Homestead Studio, I provide a curated wardrobe for expecting mothers and new parents, as well as carefully selected wraps, props, and textiles to keep your gallery cohesive and elevated.

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Coordinate Your Artwork Vision

Before your sessions, take a moment to envision how you want to display your images.
Do you imagine:

• A wall gallery that transitions from maternity to newborn portraits?
• A linen-bound album documenting the journey to motherhood?
• Matching framed prints for your nursery and living room?

When both sessions are designed intentionally, your artwork becomes a seamless narrative — your journey into motherhood captured in every delicate detail.

Relax and Enjoy the Experience

One of the best parts of planning both sessions with the same photographer is that I already know your preferences, your style, and your family dynamic. You can show up feeling comfortable, confident, and ready to soak in every moment.

From the final weeks of pregnancy to the first days with your little one, I’ll handle every detail — from styling and scheduling to ordering heirloom artwork — so you can focus on what matters most: your growing family.

Ready to Capture Your Story?

If you’re expecting and thinking about maternity or newborn photos, it’s never too early to reserve your sessions. Let’s plan something timeless, heartfelt, and uniquely you.

👉 Click here to inquire about maternity and newborn session bundles.