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Best Maternity Photographers in Philadelphia, PA

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Philadelphia 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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King Of Prussia, PA 19406

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5.0 (45)
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4.7 (24)
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5.0 (1)

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Founded in 2013, Jackie Kelley Photography offers Philadelphia families a range of portrait options, including maternity photographs. Ms. Kelley walks her clients through the process, so they know what to expect when they arrive at the studio. She encourages them to bring special keepsakes and mementos that can be incorporated into the shoot. Jackie Kelley Photography's maternity packages may include spouses and other family members, while some shots will just be mother and child.

  • Maternity
  • Families
  • Newborn

Philadelphia, PA

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5.0 (4)

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Eszter Toth is a published Philadelphia maternity, newborn, and baby photographer who specializes in luxury studio photography. All sessions are artistically designed and photographed by Eszter in her Media, PA studio, conveniently located 30 minutes from Philadelphia and the Main Line. She aims to make clients' experiences stress-free by providing them with various wardrobe options and making the process simple, from scheduling sessions to receiving finished photographs. As a mother of two small children, Eszter understands how important these photos are. That's why she takes the time to get to know clients before each session to customize it for them.

  • Maternity Photography
  • Newborn Photography
  • Maternity
  • Baby
  • Newborn
  • Milestone
  • Family
  • Motherhood sessions

127 Magnolia Dr, Chester Springs, PA 19425

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5.0 (8)

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Annette Schreiber is a Maternity and Newborn Photographer who also offers family and individual photography, including Headshots. Her wide collection of maternity dresses, which come in many different styles and colors can be used by her clients for all Premium Sessions. For her Newborn Sessions, Annette offers a huge variety of props from outfits to bowls, buckets etc. With a Master’s Degree in Photography and her over 30 year experience in this industry, Annette has been chosen to be one of best Maternity and Newborn Photographers in the Philadelphia Area.

  • Motherhood Photography
  • New Born
  • Maternity Portraiture

Woodstown, NJ 08098

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Shooting Star Photography is a mom-and-daughter team of photographers that strives to take stylized and luxurious-looking maternity photos of its clients. Serving in and around Philadelphia, the family-owned company also captures images of children and families either in its studio or outdoors. Sessions include access to gowns and wardrobes of its partner boutiques and designers. Its owners, Dee and Deb, manually edit the photos instead of using presets. Their work has been featured in Inspire and This! Magazine.

Collingswood, NJ 08108

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5.0 (5)
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5.0 (1)

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June Day Photography is a studio in Collingswood that provides documentary lifestyle photography for pregnant women, newborns, and whole families. The founder is a mother of four, who holds a master's degree in education, and she blends personal, academic, and professional experience to preserve the culture and history of individuals and their loved ones. June Day Photography covers Philadelphia and South Jersey, and the baby packages start at $250.

Southampton, PA 18966

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5.0 (4)

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Heather Milano Photography is a family, newborn, and maternity portrait creator in Southampton. The camera professional opened the business in 2009, and she grew her client base by referrals from satisfied families. Heather Milano Photography holds shoots in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, and it holds indoor and outdoor sessions.

Philadelphia, PA 19119

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4.9 (43)
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5.0 (36)

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Alexa Nahas Photography is a maker of fine art portraits in Philadelphia. She captures and preserves moments in the lives of families, and her clients include pregnant women, expectant fathers, excited siblings, and equally thrilled pets. Specializing in the moment driven documentation for the first 5 years of life, Alexa is passionate about archiving your families' personal history.

3288 Delsea Dr Ste C, Franklinville, NJ 08322

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Image is Everything Studios operates within the Philadelphia metro area and does maternity photo shoots. This studio conducts customized sessions lasting between 30-45 minutes and provides clients with access to a maternity gown collection while offering personal styling tips. These photo shoots are usually done in the studio, and clients can suggest aesthetic choices that they favor for the final images. Images can be fulfilled through various physical products including fine art canvases and heirloom albums.

Philadelphia, PA 19146

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5.0 (61)

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Rachel Utain-Evans is a newborn and maternity photographer in Philadelphia. The camera professional specializes in capturing precious moments of parenthood, including breastfeeding scenes, and she prefers her shots to look naturally joyful and tender. Ms. Utain-Evans is a member of the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers, and her $300 session retainer includes pre-shoot consultations and a $100 credit toward the digital files and prints. Clients can call or send an e-mail to ask for a product guide.

Lansdale, PA 19446

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5.0 (23)
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5.0 (16)

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Melissa Kelly Photography is a wedding, maternity, and birth photographer in Lansdale. The standard portrait session costs $530, and the packages that include high-resolution images start at $795. Melissa Kelly Photography also handles other personal and family events, such as elopements and engagements.

Conshohocken, PA 19428

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5.0 (4)
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5.0 (1)

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Jean Valentin is an engagement, wedding, and maternity photographer in Conshohocken. The artist covers milestones in and around Montgomery County, and the locations include Phoenixville Foundry, Springfield Country Club, and idyllic spots along Schuylkill River. Jean Valentin also takes corporate headshots, and clients can call to request location shoots abroad.

Doylestown, PA 18901

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5.0 (3)

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Kimberly Kauffman Photography is a studio in Doylestown that engages in family, child, and maternity portraiture. The artist holds in-studio pictorials, and she welcomes destination shoots in several areas of Philadelphia and New Jersey. Kimberly Kauffman Photography has more than 10 years of industry experience, and it also caters to high school seniors.

Philadelphia, PA 19145

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5.0 (4)

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Gina Marie is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based photographer who specializes in minimalist newborn, baby, and maternity photography. Gina's style is marked by natural "unposing" with a lifestyle aesthetic, and she feels honored to share her art with clients and friends as treasured memories. She is deeply committed to safety during her sessions, and her gentle, soothing handling of her newborn clients is key to her authentic and beautiful portraits. Gina Marie's photography has been featured on Offscreen Magazine and several popular blogs. She ranked in the Top 5 for Best Portrait Photography from the 2014 Philly A-List and is a member of the exclusive Bump Society, as well as the recipient of their Parents' Choice Award for two consecutive years.

Philadelphia, PA

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5.0 (45)
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5.0 (44)

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Ally Kimpton Photography captures images of individuals and families in Philadelphia. Kimpton specializes in baby's first year and fine art maternity photography. She aims to immortalize the journey of soon-to-be mothers by taking artistic photos with either black and white or colored elements and using appropriate lighting for each shoot. Her sessions include more than 100 wardrobe options, custom wall art and albums, phone consultations, and magazine-level retouching. Kimpton accepts photography projects up to three months in advance.

  • Maternity
  • Newborn
  • Baby

Compare our Top Maternity Photographers

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Jackie Kelley Photography
King Of Prussia, PA 19406Call for pricing
Eszter Toth Photography
Philadelphia, PAFor pricing and more information please call 215-266-7416
Annette Schreiber
127 Magnolia Dr, Chester Springs, PA 19425
Shooting Star Photography
Woodstown, NJ 08098
June Day Photography
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Heather Milano Photography
Southampton, PA 18966
Alexa Nahas Photography
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Image is Everything Studios
3288 Delsea Dr Ste C, Franklinville, NJ 08322
Rachel Utain-Evans
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Melissa Kelly Photography
Lansdale, PA 19446
Jean Valentin
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Kimberly Kauffman Photography
Doylestown, PA 18901
Gina Marie Photography
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Ally Kimpton Photography
Philadelphia, PA

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.