Category Archives: Maternity Photography

Best Maternity Photographers in Connecticut: A Guide by Region and Style

Black and white image of a pregnant woman standing next to a sheer colored window, cradling her belly in Kelli Dease's Farmington Connecticut Photography Studio

Finding the best maternity photographers in Connecticut sounds simple until you open a dozen tabs and every studio starts to blur together. Flowing gowns, golden light, and the word "goddess" more times than you can count. The right photographer for you comes down to your style, your part of the state, and how much of [...]

When to Take Maternity Photos: The Best Time to Schedule Your Session

Pregnant woman and her partner standing together among pink wildflowers in a field, both looking down at her belly, taken during an outdoor maternity session in Simsbury, CT

If you're wondering when to take maternity photos, the quick answer is weeks 28 to 34. This post covers why that window works, when to move it earlier or later (twins, a low or petite bump, a pregnancy your doctor is keeping an eye on), and how your maternity timing sets up your newborn session [...]

Why Book Your Maternity and Newborn Photos Together

Young girl smiling as she hugs her mother's pregnant belly, posed in front of a large window with sheer white curtains.

You're pregnant, you've decided you want maternity photos, and somewhere in the back of your mind you know newborn photos are coming too. Most people book those as two separate things, months apart, as if they have nothing to do with each other. Booking maternity and newborn photos together is the easier path, and it [...]

Studio vs Outdoor Maternity Photos in Connecticut: How to Choose

Close-up of a pregnant belly in a white deep-V gown, hands cradling the bump, soft window light during a studio maternity session at Kelli Dease Photography, Connecticut

Once you've decided to book maternity photos, the next question is usually where to take them. Studio or outdoors? Both work well, and the choice between studio vs outdoor maternity photos really comes down to the look you're after and how much you want to leave up to the weather. This post breaks down what [...]

What to Wear for Maternity Photos in Connecticut (And What to Skip)

A garment rack in a light-filled Farmington, CT photography studio filled with neutrally colored dresses

The question I get asked most in the weeks before a maternity session is some version of what to wear for maternity photos. It sounds simple but it feels overwhelming. You're dressing a body that's in the middle of changing, you probably don't want to buy something you'll wear once, and most of the guidance [...]