At home maternity shoot

Sadie is my neighbour and lovely pal. Her daughter Deedee and my youngest June are best buds. Deedee was born prematurely and Sadie didn't get to the point of a bigger bump with her pregnancy, so it was really important for her to document it this time round. It was so fab to be able to celebrate her getting to full term with this shoot. We ended up spending the whole shoot in the bedroom, proving that you don't need tons of space or varied locations for great results. We took images of the 3 of them together, Sadie alone (with bump!), Sadie and her partner Joey and Sadie with soon-to-be big sis Deedee. Here's what Sadie said:

"My first baby was born prematurely so I didn’t really get super pregnant. I’d promised myself that I would have a maternity shoot to really cherish my bump and my pregnancy this time around if I could. And it’s been such a lovely gift to give to my self. I had some ideas in my head of what I wanted - the classic bump shots etc and Becky definitely delivered those in a beautiful way but she also captured details I hadn’t thought of. There’s a shot of my bump where you can see ‘the line’ and my sticky out belly button and I just love it. I feel like that more than the classic holding my belly shots is just a massive celebration of my pregnancy!

What I really want wasn’t expecting though is how much of a treat it is to have photos with me and my little girl. As a mum you’re always taking pictures of your kids and your family and begging them to take a picture with you (which never turns out well!). I think when I booked the shoot I was only really thinking about capturing my bump and my pregnancy so it was such a lovely surprise when Becky sent over the shots of me and my daughter - they are so joyous and genuine - they’re the best present I couldn’t given myself!"

To read more about why maternity shoots matter - read my blog here.

Here's some of my favourites from their shoot:

A couple sits together on a couch with a woven rattan back, the woman wearing a leopard print skirt and black top.
A black and white photograph of a family looking at a mobile device together while relaxing on a couch.
A joyful child laying on a leopard print pillow while smiling at the camera.
Black and white intimate moment showing tender embrace on couch with leopard print pillow.
A black and white portrait shows two people lounging together on a couch in a domestic interior setting.
A romantic black and white silhouette shows a couple in an intimate moment by a window with plantation shutters.
A silhouetted pregnant figure stands by a window with plantation shutters, tenderly holding her baby bump.
Hands rest tenderly on a pregnant belly wearing a leopard print dress during a maternity photo shoot.
A pregnant figure is reflected in a mirror next to red curtains in a warmly lit room during a maternity photoshoot.
Black and white reflection in a round mirror showing someone taking a photo amidst circular wall decor.
A mirror reflection shows someone in a black sweater sitting in a rattan chair against a white wall with framed artwork.
An expectant mother stands near window blinds in moody lighting with a casual sweater draped around her.
Silhouette maternity photo with light filtering through window blinds creating dramatic shadows.
Side profile silhouette of pregnant figure standing by window with venetian blinds.
Maternity silhouette by window with pet dog looking up at expecting mother.