This Chapter
You will remember the day itself. The bag by the door, the ride, the first hour. What slips away is everything before it.
The slow Sunday walks. The apartment with the crib half built. The last stretch of being just the two of you, which feels ordinary right now and never will again. Memory keeps the milestones and quietly lets go of the days in between, and the days in between are the ones you will want back.
A photograph holds what memory releases. That is all this is.
One Session · Jamie · January 2026
This is Jamie's session, in the order it happened. Or skip to more maternity sessions.
Midtown Manhattan
Jamie and her husband wanted a clean studio setting, so we organized a studio in Midtown Manhattan for a ninety-minute shoot.
Setup one
Jamie arrived knowing exactly what she wanted, and her husband committed fully whenever asked. It was one of the easiest sessions I have done to date.
In between
The shoot flowed from one setup to the next, with some movement in between.
Just Jamie
A few quiet solo frames. Soft light and a white backdrop, and nothing else asking for attention.
The last setup
“He made my husband and I feel so comfortable right when we walk in and made the whole shoot so fun. The photos were beyond all expectations.”
Jamie
The Session
There is no set to walk onto and no list of poses. We meet wherever you are comfortable: your block, your favourite corner of the park, a studio if the weather turns. Then we talk, and I photograph what is already there. I step in with gentle direction when it helps and disappear when it does not.
Wear what you would wear on a good Saturday. Bring your partner, bring the dog.
More Sessions
The edit
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Investment
5.0 from 63 five-star reviews · See them on Google · 15 years behind the lens
Mini
$300
Standard
$500
Extended
$700
Read more about what to expect from your maternity shoot and when to book. Ready to lock in your maternity session? Get in touch. The sweet spot books quickly.
Maternity Questions
Most maternity sessions happen between 28 and 34 weeks. The bump is clearly there by then and you are usually still comfortable enough to walk around and enjoy it. If you are expecting twins or have been told to take it easy, earlier is sensible. The reasoning is laid out in when to book your maternity session. Book the date a few weeks ahead of the window you want, because the good slots go first.
Both, at the same price. The studio is quiet, private, warm, and completely controlled, which suits you if you would rather not be photographed in front of strangers. Natural light gives you parks, water, and the city behind you. Tell me the feeling you are after, soft and intimate or open and airy, and I will point you to one.
Something fitted enough to show the shape, in fabrics that drape rather than bunch. Long dresses and simple solid colours photograph well, and bringing two options gives the gallery some variety. I do not provide a wardrobe, and hair and makeup are not arranged either, so come ready in whatever way feels like you. Wear comfortable shoes for an outdoor session, since we will be walking a little.
Yes, and most people want a mix. We do some frames of you on your own and some with everyone in, so you leave with both. Just tell me who is coming when you book so I plan the time for it. Older children usually last about twenty minutes before they are done, so we photograph them early.
We start slowly and I direct you the whole way through, so you are never standing there wondering what to do with your hands. Nothing is rushed, you can sit down whenever you need to, and if you want to see a few frames early to settle your nerves, just ask. There is a walk-through of a typical session in what to expect from your maternity shoot.
The Mini is 30 minutes at one location, or in studio, with 15 or more edited images. The Standard runs 60 minutes across one or two locations, or in studio, with 50 or more edited images and outfit and location guidance before the day. The Extended is the same over 90 minutes, with 75 or more edited images.
Generally within five to seven business days and always within 14. They arrive as high-resolution JPGs in a private online gallery you can download, share, and order prints from directly. Raw files are not included.
Testimonials
"Dylan is the BEST! I hired him for my maternity shoot and my baby's newborn shoot and could not be happier. I came in with a bunch of messy ideas and random inspo pics, and he somehow turned all of it into the most beautiful vision. He was so patient, so creative, and even made my husband, who really doesn't like photos, feel comfortable and actually enjoy the process."
Christina Mehranbod
"I did my maternity shoot with Dylan, and I can't say enough good things about the experience! He made my husband and I feel so comfortable right when we walked in and made the whole shoot so fun. The photos were beyond all expectations; beautifully shot, capturing the light while really utilizing the space in a creative way. Will definitely go to him in the future!"
Jamie Honohan
"We had an amazing maternity photoshoot experience! Dylan was incredibly kind, professional, and made us feel comfortable from the moment we met him. He chose beautiful locations and guided us through several stunning spots, giving us a great variety of backgrounds and photos. He was creative with poses and ideas, while also being flexible and accommodating to anything we wanted to capture. We never felt rushed, and his friendly personality helped us relax and have fun."
Kasia & Michael