Yorkshire Maternity Photography | What To Expect
Looking for beautiful and natural maternity photos with no stuffy studio or shiny white backdrop? Then you're in the right place!
About Your Maternity Shoot
Maternity photography shoots take place either at your home or at an outdoor location of you choice - and we are spoilt for choice here in Yorkshire! Every session is different; sometimes it's just mum-to-be, others bring along dad and siblings to join in. It's totally up to you and how you want to document this stage of your life.
In terms of what to wear I recommend avoiding logos or recognisable cartoon characters, and lighter colours can help to brighten up the photos. If you want to roll your top up to capture your growing bump in all it's glory you're very welcome to! But equally there's no pressure to do so.
Pregnancy is an incredible thing. Understandably it can also be a very difficult thing, but every pregnancy is different. I was quite lucky with mine, if you exclude the extreme heartburn - I must have been responsible for 90% of Gavsicon's profits that year, I always had a bottle of it in my handbag to chug periodically!
I did miss my bump when it was gone though (not just because when she was inside me I couldn't hear her scream, ha. And oh boy did she scream!). So if you decide that a professional maternity shoot isn't for you, I would still encourage you to document your bump, even if it's just with your phone!
Prices + Booking
I recommend booking your maternity shoot in for when you're around 33-37 weeks pregnant - late enough that you've got a perfect bump but before the major bloating and discomfort of the last stages kicks in, hopefully!
Please take a look at my Maternity Photography Gallery for lots of examples from my maternity shoots. Packages start at £150, and you can visit my Portraits Pricing section to find out more.
Here you'll also find prices for booking multiple sessions to document your little one's first year which is something I love to do! Head over to my main Portrait Galleries to see loads of photos of the gorgeous little ones I've captured in recent years, and if you're interested don't forget to read more about what to expect from your newborn and older baby shoots.
If you would like to find out more or to book in a shoot please fill in the enquiry form.
Recent WORK
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Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @coletteflorist
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Such a gorgeous, love-filled day with two absolute gems.
Venue: @hotelduvin @yorkregisteroffice
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @dutchnurseries
Make up: @clareflintmakeupyork
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Cake: @patisserievalerie
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No distractions. Just people, moments, and a cracking day.
#BlackAndWhiteWedding #StorytellingPhotography
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Venue: @thetithebarn
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Second photographer: @lissaalexandraphoto
Florist: @walterandblossom
Make up: @Lucyconnellbridal
Hair: @bridalhairspecialist_
Cake: @cherylbottomleycakes
Stationery: @ivyandbetty
Suits: @whitfieldandward
Music: @soulcityvoices_ @thetastemakersband
Lighting: @ebt_a.l
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Laura & Sam’s day was full of sunshine (rain), smiles, and plenty of happy moments. So glad I got to be there to capture it all. 💛
Venue: @hootonpagnellhall
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @tweedlefloraldesign
Make up: @lauradickeymua
Hair: @hairby_ria
Dress: @dottybridal
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Beautiful, timeless wedding photography across Leeds, York, Harrogate, Ilkley. I have experience at some of Yorkshire's top wedding venues including The Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey, Denton Hall, Goldsborough Hall, Allerton Castle, Carlton Towers, Rudding Park, Crab & Lobster, Sun Pavilion, East Riddlesden Hall, The Hawkhills, Sandburn Hall, Swinton Park, Bolton Abbey, and The Coniston Hotel to name a few!