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Best Maternity Photographers in Minneapolis, MN

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Minneapolis Maternity Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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451 Taft Street N.E. Ste. 15, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Why choose this provider?

AMG Photography serves individuals and families in Minneapolis and nearby areas. It offers maternity photography services to enable soon-to-be mothers to preserve their pregnancy journey. The studio's owner and photographer, Ann Marie, captures clients' personal stories and experiences through artistic imagery. She provides a curated wardrobe with specialty dresses and grants requests for hair and makeup services. The photographer, who has more than 10 years of industry experience, also takes on newborn and family portrait projects.

Minneapolis, MN 55421

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5.0 (18)
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5.0 (6)

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Wink Photography is a studio in Minneapolis that crafts newborn, child, family and maternity photography. The team posts some of its works on social media pages like Facebook and Instagram, and the website portfolio features a young boy touching his anticipating mother’s belly button, an expectant couple in the woods, the hands of a married couple on their soon-to-arrive bundle of joy, and other delightful scenes. Wink Photography holds pictorials in the city and the neighboring communities.

970 Raymond ave, suite G10, Saint Paul, MN 55114

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4.9 (53)

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Giliane E. Mansfeldt Photography is a fine art creator in St. Paul that offers newborn and maternity portraiture services. The founder has more than 10 years of experience in the industry, and her studio sits inside a historic brick-and-timber building in the city. Giliane E. Mansfeldt Photography holds outdoor sessions within the Twin Cities, and clients can call to ask if the artist provides out-of-state destination shoots.

Minneapolis, MN 55413

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5.0 (2)

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Since 2010, Courtney Paal Photography has been capturing clients in every stage of life. From wedding day to maternity, newborn, and everything in between. Courtney Paal Photography is an honest-to-goodness visual story-teller, during each session the main focus is to create a comfortable and laid back feel, so we are able to capture genuine smiles and emotions. We offer, “Fresh 48”, and other infant milestone packages. Our studio is located in downtown Elk River, Minnesota. Sessions are available in-studio or off-site as desired. Sessions are all-inclusive and include digital images and rights to print.

Delano, MN 55328

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5.0 (1)
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5.0 (1)

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Angela Kalthoff Photography is a portraiture studio in Delano that takes captivating shots of infants and pregnant women. The artist is a mother, who knows “how important it is to take the time to document all the stages and special moments” in babies and their parents' lives. Angela Kalthoff Photography has more than 10 years of industry experience, and the portfolio features stills like that of a newborn on her sister's lap and an expectant lady in relaxed mode.

7525 Village Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014

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4.9 (9)

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Melissa Klein Photography is a boutique portrait studio that provides family, infant, and maternity photography in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. The company offers heirloom-quality prints and albums as well as digital files for personal printing and archiving. Klein is a member of the Professional Photographers of America.

3725 Pillsbury Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409

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5.0 (51)
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5.0 (2)

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For more than three years, Jessica Strobel Photography has been serving the photographic needs of expecting moms in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. Ms. Strobel provides a range of gowns and other props for moms-to-be during each shoot. Sessions are available in-studio or off-site as desired. Sessions include digital images and rights to print. In addition, the studio offers newborn photography, Fresh 48 sessions, family portraits, and holiday mini sessions. Branding and headshots are available.

Minneapolis, MN 55413

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5.0 (32)
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5.0 (3)

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Sweet Light Studio is a family, newborn, and maternity photographer in Minneapolis that has been making people smile since 2001. The team commits to providing clients “a personal and stress-free” imaging experience, and the founding artist has years of experience in photographing models for establishments like Target, Fisher-Price, and Parenting magazine, among others. Sweet Light Studio also engages in high school senior and headshot portraits for company executives and small business owners. Transparent pricing is outlined on the company website.

Minneapolis, MN 55413

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5.0 (94)
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4.8 (46)

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Render Photography is a studio in Minneapolis that engages in boudoir, bridal, and maternity photography. The team collaborates closely with clients on the project, and one of the portfolio items depicts a pregnant woman wearing a flower crown and celebrating the miracle of life with Mother Nature. Render Photography also takes pictures of entire families, and the website contains useful information on the company's policies, packages, and current rates.

2990 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068

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5.0 (45)

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Minneapolis-based studio Heather Ann Photography was founded more than six years ago. Managed by photographer Heather Thomas, the company offers maternity and newborn portraits, as well as grow-with-me photo packages. The studio recommends that maternity sessions are booked 30 to 36 weeks into pregnancy and can accommodate sessions in the studio, in the client's home, or outdoors. Heather Ann Photography also offers Fresh 48 photography sessions, which capture photos of babies' first 48 hours of life.

Compare our Top Maternity Photographers

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
AMG Photography
451 Taft Street N.E. Ste. 15, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Wink Photography
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Giliane E. Mansfeldt Photography
970 Raymond ave, suite G10, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Courtney Paal Photography
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Angela Kalthoff Photography
Delano, MN 55328
Melissa Klein Photography
7525 Village Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Jessica Strobel Photography
3725 Pillsbury Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Sweet Light Studio
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Render Photography
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Heather Ann Photography
2990 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068

FAQs

  • Introduction

    Maternity photographers work with pregnant women to capture images during the peak of their pregnancies. Photographs are typically taken in the third trimester when the subject's belly is round. In some cases, photographers may offer mothers and families the option to purchase maternity photos in a package with newborn photos, once their baby is born.

    Because every photographer's style is different, mothers-to-be have options when it comes to how they want their maternity photos to look. While some photos have an artful quality, others may be taken in a studio for a more traditional feel. Learn more about maternity photography by reading the frequently asked questions listed below.
  • What is maternity photography?

    Maternity photography is series a of photographs taken of soon-to-be mothers later in their pregnancies. These photos may be of just the mother, or they may include the father and other children. Often, maternity photos are whimsical and artistic, as they're meant to capture the beauty of pregnancy.

  • What to wear to a maternity photoshoot?

    What you wear for maternity photos depends on the style of the photographs being taken. Mothers who want to show their bare belly for maternity photos may want to opt for a basic crop top or sports bra with comfortable pants on the bottom. Those who prefer to stay covered up might want to consider an elegant gown.

  • What are good poses for a maternity photoshoot?

    Often, women will pose with their hands, or the father's hands, placed on their growing belly in maternity photos. Photos might be taken from the side to show a profile of the mother's shape or straight on to capture the joy on the subject's face.

  • How much does maternity photography cost?

    According to Fash, portrait photographers, including maternity photographers, typically charge between $100 and $250 per hour when photographing subjects. That cost normally equates to anywhere from $25 to $100 per edited image. On average, a photoshoot takes one full hour, whether indoors or outdoors.

  • How to get a photography contract with a maternity hospital?

    As a photographer, you need to have experience and proper training to work in a hospital setting. Most hospital photographers have some training in medical terminology as well as experience and training in how to safely work with new mothers and babies.