‘Tis the season for intimate maternity photos in Rochester NY

Inspiration for intimate maternity photos at home

There’s no better place to be than being cozy at home in during Winter. My favorite place for intimate maternity photos is your home because it automatically creates an extra personal and romantic vibe to your session. You feel inherently more at ease in your own home.

You might feel nervous about the idea because you think your home has to be picture perfect. But it doesn’t, I promise you! If you have one nook in your home with nice window light, that’s enough to create lots of magic.

Ideas for a beautiful in-home maternity photo session:

1. Hang out in the nursery room, dream of holding your baby
2. Read your favorite baby books, knowing they can hear you
3. Eat some snacks that have become irresistible/iconic during pregnancy
4. Hang out with the pets/furbabies
5. Just relax and be together <3

Inspiration for intimate maternity photos in a studio

We’re lucky to have so many talented photographers in Rochester NY who have opened their studios to others! I’m grateful for these creative spaces and so are my clients. There’s a studio for everyone if you’re in or around Rochester NY. I’m going to share my favorite photo studios for maternity as a resource for my own clients but also for any other photographers who might be searching for the perfect space to try, as well.

Here are my favorite studios in Rochester NY for intimate maternity photos:

1. Bloom Studio in Rochester
2. Gallery 48 in Churchville
3. Studio Eleven in Batavia
4. Blanc by Gallery 48

Read on for my comments and maternity photo inspiration (my work) to accompany each of my fave studios!

Bloom Studio in Rochester NY

Bloom Studio is located right in the city of Rochester NY and is my favorite local studio for maternity photos. It feels like home because it literally could be! It’s complete with a small kitchen, brick walls, loft ceilings with large windows and incredible natural light. The owner has it decorated beautifully to make it feel cozy and like home, including all the overgrown house plants. It’s spacious enough to put up a custom backdrop, or get creative in the various nooks of the space. 10/10 recommend!

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Gallery 48 in Churchville

Gallery 48 in Churchville is a smaller, more intimate space with a bed and a couch and great natural light. I love to use Gallery 48 for lifestyle newborn sessions, or a maternity session that calls for wearing pajamas!

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Studio Eleven in Batavia

Studio Eleven is in a large industrial warehouse turned multi-use space. You use an old creaky elevator to get to the second floor and as you walk into Studio Eleven, you’re greeted with huge bright windows and white walls. They often have a bedroom setup and a few chairs to use. There’s plenty of room to get creative. You can do pretty much anything in there! I’ve created a few bespoke floral arrangements for clients inside Studio Eleven, and have done branding sessions in there too!

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Explore More Resources for Planning Maternity Photos:

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What to Wear for Maternity Photos

I will be adding to this list as I try out new studios, so check back often!

The best time to take your intimate maternity photos is between week 28-34 of your pregnancy, inquire here for availability!