Maternity sessions are designed to feel calm, unrushed, and grounded—without any pressure to pose, perform, or feel a certain way. You don’t need to know what to do or how to stand. I’ll offer gentle guidance when it’s helpful and leave space when it’s not.
Pregnancy can feel layered and emotional, and lifestyle maternity sessions are paced to honor that. We’ll move slowly, pause when needed, and focus on documenting pregnancy as it really feels—not a version of it that needs to be styled or perfected. You don’t need to show up confident or glowing. You just need to show up as you are.
You can see examples of recent maternity sessions.
A maternity photographer that helps moms slow down and be present
Maternity sessions can take place in your home, outdoors, or at a location around Austin and the northside that feels comfortable and unhurried. There’s no single “right” setting for maternity photos. What matters most is choosing a place where you can slow down and feel at ease in your body.
Choosing the best Austin location for your pregnancy photoshoot
A few options that tend to work well for maternity sessions in Austin, Texas and beyond
Pregnancy can feel vulnerable, and sessions here are built to meet you where you are—without asking you to show up a certain way.
Maternity Session
Lifestyle Maternity Sessions
Maternity sessions are designed to feel supportive, calm, and unhurried. You don’t need to know how to pose or show up feeling confident. I’ll offer gentle guidance and natural prompts so the session feels easy, whether you’re coming on your own, with your partner, or including family. Learn more about how to get ready for stress-free maternity photos.
This time is about documenting pregnancy as it actually feels—without pressure to perform or present it a certain way. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for your body and create images that reflect this season honestly and naturally.
- Up to 1 hour of shooting time
- One location
- 1–2 outfits
- Styling guidance
- Three collection options, making it easy to purchase the images you love most.
Session fee: $300
Total investment begins at $450 + Tax
Bump to Baby Package
Maternity + newborn sessions, planned together
This package is designed for families who want to document pregnancy and the early days with their baby without having to figure everything out twice. It includes both a full maternity session and a full newborn session, scheduled and planned individually, with a bundled rate (saving $100) for booking them together.
Planning both sessions at once helps keep things simple during a season that can feel full quickly. We’ll talk through timing, locations, and what each session will look like so everything feels clear and manageable—both before baby arrives and after.
Session Fees: $500
Total investment begins at $800 + Tax
Collection Options
- Full gallery of 30+ high-resolution digital images
- Every image in both color and black & white
Standard
($300 non-refundable session fee)
$550 + tax
($300 non-refundable session fee)
- 15 high-resolution digital images
- Option to purchase additional individual images for $20 each.
Basic
$450 + tax
- Full gallery of 30+ high-resolution digital images
- Every image in both color and black & white
- Personalized slideshow
- 8×8, 20-page hardcover heirloom album
Premium
($300 non-refundable session fee)
$675 + tax
Leticia j, Brushy creek
The whole experience was easy, comfortable, fun and something I will never forget! Your work is absolutely beautiful and when me and my family saw the pictures you did for us, none of us could hide the tears. This experience was truly special and something I will talk about for a long time.
"none of us could hide the tears"
Lillie J, Leander
"She helped us to feel comfortable"
Melisa is amazing! She helped us to feel comfortable in our shoot, and guided us in whatever direction we needed to get some amazing photos!! Would definitely recommend working with her, her photos are incredible!
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Maternity Photography FAQs
You have questions about maternity photography, and I've got the answers....
When is the best time to schedule maternity photos?
I reccommend scheduling your session between 30-34 weeks. Booking at the beginning of your second trimester can help ensure that I have availability for that timing!
Can my partner and other children be in the session?
Yes! Maternity photography sessions are inclusive of the entire family. Feel free to include your fur babies as well!
Do you offer help figuring out what to wear?
Yes! I encourage you to wear whatever feels most like you—dressy, casual, or both. I also offer a quick 10-minute video call to help with styling if you’d like guidance.
Lifestyle and motherhood photographer serving North Austin
MelThom Photography 512-738-0030
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