this is where it begins
Dallas Maternity Photographer
Maternity portraits that hold the closeness, the wondering, and the anticipation of what’s coming
A Maternity session is
Time to Let Yourself Feel This Change
Your maternity portraits are created in the moments you’re already in. The way your hands rest naturally over your belly, the pauses you take, the moments where you stop and notice what’s ahead. All of it is held in small details that bring you back to how this beginning felt.
Nino, your Dallas Maternity Photographer
The moments that often pass unnoticed, even to you
As a Dallas maternity photographer, I focus on creating a calm and supportive experience so you can slow down and simply be you. Pregnancy is full of moments that don’t announce themselves.
The way your body feels different from one day to the next, the quiet sense that something is changing, even when nothing looks different yet.
A maternity session makes space for those moments, without rushing past them. There’s room to slow down here. To move at your own pace, to pause when you need to, to simply be in your body for a while. Nothing is forced or staged.
The session follows how this season feels, not how it’s supposed to look.
These images come from a time that’s hard to put into words once it’s over. They hold the waiting, the in-between, and the shift that’s happening beneath the surface, so when you look back, you remember how it felt to be right there.
“She took so much stress off my shoulders”
From the very beginning, Nino helped me choose outfits, which took so much stress off my shoulders and made a huge difference in how confident and comfortable we felt. She was thoughtful and responsive when planning the session, and nothing felt stiff or overly posed. The whole experience felt relaxed and natural.
- Megan
You’re in caring hands
Here’s how your Maternity experience unfolds, step by step
1. Reaching out
When you reach out, you can tell me how far along you are and what feels important to hold onto during this time. From there, we choose a date and plan a session around your comfort, your pace, and how this season feels for you.
2. Planning together
We plan the details ahead of time, from clothing to location, so the session feels calm from the start. Everything is chosen to support your comfort and your energy, allowing you to focus on being present rather than making decisions.
3. The Client Closet
Choosing what to wear doesn’t need to be another decision on your list. The Client Closet is here, with comfortable pieces chosen to work with your changing body and photograph beautifully.
4. The Maternity Session
On the day of your session, everything moves at your pace. There’s space to pause, breathe, and take breaks as needed. The session is shaped around how you’re feeling, allowing the moments to unfold without pressure or rush.
5. Your Gallery
When your gallery arrives, I guide you through your artwork options, helping you choose pieces that fit your style, your walls, and the way you want these memories to live in your home. Albums, frames, and prints made to be touched, opened, and seen.
"This made me so much more grateful and appreciative of the entire journey and my family"
The excitement of looking forward to meeting our baby and being able to capture this moment in time when we were still expecting meant so much to us. Your photos capture a dream come true for us. Having a baby was a two year old dream for us. I’m talking daily on-my-knees praying for this baby. Being able to document that season before we even held our baby in our arms means more than we can put into words.
- Tien
Multiple sessions to capture your baby’s first year
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the full experience
the heirloom Collection
A complete maternity experience with your full gallery and artwork support woven in. Everything you need to remember this beginning in a deeper, more expansive way.
Add you complete image collection - $300 + tax.
Included:
- Up to 60-minute session photographed at a location of your choice (outdoors, in-home or studio)
- Preparation Guide to help you prepare you for your session
- Access to the Client Closet, featuring curated pieces for both mom and children
- 1:1 planning call to discuss wardrobe, location, and any session details to ensure a stress-free experience
- All images from your session, fully edited and delivered in a private online gallery
- A beautiful 4x6 keepsake box with up to 100 of your favorite images printed OR $100 heirloom album credit to be applied toward your custom-designed album
Investment: $850 + tax
a meaningful session
signature session
A thoughtful session focused on the moments that matter most, delivered as a curated gallery of your favorites.
Included:
- Up to 60-minute session photographed at a location of your choice (outdoors, in-home or studio)
- Preparation Guide to help you prepare you for your session
- Access to the Client Closet, featuring curated pieces for both mom and children
- 50 beautifully edited, high-resolution digital images delivered in a private online gallery
Investment:$525 + tax
A look into maternity sessions photographed outdoors, and in the studio.
Different places, the same care, and space to slow down and be present in this season.
Martinez Maternity session in the Rose Garden of Farmers Branch, TX
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Broussard Studio Maternity session in my Dallas Photography Studio
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Hsieh Maternity session in Arbor Hills Natural Reserve in Plano, TX
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“Our session was filled with moments of genuine calm and happiness that meant so much to me.”
There was such an atmosphere of peace, calm, and joy throughout the session.
It brings me so much joy knowing I’ll be able to share these photos with my son as he grows. They truly capture how much of a blessing this chapter of our lives is.
- Grace
FAQ
When should I book our Dallas maternity photography session?
As a Dallas maternity photographer I recommend maternity photography sessions be between 28–34 weeks of pregnancy, when your baby bump is beautifully defined and you’re still comfortable moving and posing. If you’re expecting multiples or have a high-risk pregnancy, we may plan a bit earlier.
Where do maternity sessions take place around Dallas?
Maternity sessions can take place in the studio, in your home, or at an outdoor location in Dallas and surrounding areas, including Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Addison, Irving, Lake Highlands, Highland Park, University Park, and beyond. We’ll choose a setting that feels comfortable and fits how you want to remember this season.
what happens after my dallas maternity photography session?
Within 2–3 weeks, you'll receive your fully edited images in a private online gallery. From there, I'll guide you through your artwork options: albums, fine art prints, and keepsake pieces designed to live in your home and bring you back to this season every time you walk past them. I'll be with you through the whole process.
