‘Tis the season for cozy & intimate maternity photos in Rochester NY

Inspiration for intimate maternity photos at home

While intimate maternity photos can be taken outside in the Summer, not so much for the Winter. So we go inside and we stay home! My favorite place for really leaning into a cozy and intimate vibe in to have your session at home. I understand you might feel nervous (or daunted) by the idea because you think you’re house has to be perfect. But it really doesn’t need to be perfect, I promise! Do you have one nook in your home with nice window light? I bet that’s enough to create magic

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