MATERNITY PORTRAITS
OUr Maternity Experience
At New Leaf Portraits, maternity photography is elevated into a thoughtful, boutique experience designed to celebrate your journey to motherhood. As a maternity photographer serving Southern Alberta, I believe your portraits should feel just as beautiful as the experience itself — relaxed, personal, and thoughtfully guided from beginning to end.
Your experience includes access to our curated client wardrobe of over 40 exquisite maternity gowns and bodysuits, selected to flatter, inspire confidence, and help you feel beautiful in front of the camera. Before your session, you'll enjoy a personalized in-studio styling appointment where we can explore your favorite looks and create a vision that feels uniquely yours.
Whether you choose the natural beauty of an Alberta sunset or the refined artistry of our professional studio, every detail is thoughtfully considered. From beautiful lighting and gentle posing to personalized wardrobe styling, your maternity portraits will capture the beauty of your pregnancy and the connection you share with your growing family.
Maternity photography is typically best scheduled between 28–34 weeks of pregnancy, when your beautiful bump is often well defined and you can still comfortably move into poses. I recommend reserving your session early in your second trimester to allow time for planning and your in studio styling appointment.
At New Leaf Portraits in Stavely, Alberta, I welcome expecting mothers and families from across Southern Alberta, including Okotoks, Lethbridge, and the greater Calgary area, for a personalized maternity photography experience rooted in care, connection, and timeless artistry.
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What Makes the New Leaf Experience Different
We have a wide selection of gowns, ranging in size and style. These are just as few of our popular favorites. When you secure your maternity session we schedule an in-studio fitting. So you can try on as many gowns as your heart desires and select your desired looks. Ensuring your comfort & satisfaction.
This is a guided, relaxed experience created so you can step into the moment without pressure.
You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do — with 7 years of experience, you will be gently led throughout your session so everything feels natural, effortless, and true to you.
Each detail has been thoughtfully considered, from wardrobe to light, allowing you to feel fully taken care of from the moment you arrive.
Every woman and every family is different, and your maternity session should reflect that. Whether you envision the warmth and beauty of a golden Alberta sunset or the calm, timeless simplicity of my private commercial studio, your session will be thoughtfully tailored to you.
With both outdoor and in-studio options available, we can create imagery that feels true to your style, your story, and this beautiful season of motherhood.
Optional Add-Ons: Albums, prints, wall art, and keepsakes are available to transform your favourite images into heirlooms your family will treasure. Additional digital images and full gallery upgrades are also available after your gallery is delivered.
MATERNITY COLLECTIONS & INVESTMENTS
There is something magical about the golden light of an Alberta sunset — the warmth, the quiet beauty of the landscape, and the anticipation of the little life you're waiting to meet. The Golden Hour Maternity Experience is designed for families who dream of natural, breathtaking portraits that celebrate this fleeting season of motherhood.
Together, we'll create a relaxed, thoughtfully styled session surrounded by the beauty of nature, capturing your pregnancy glow and the connection you share with your growing family. Before your session, you'll enjoy a private in-studio styling appointment where you can explore our curated client wardrobe, select your favorite gowns, and plan a look that feels beautiful and authentically you.
Your experience includes 20 fully curated, professionally retouched digital images, delivered through a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads — timeless portraits that preserve the beauty, anticipation, and emotion of this extraordinary chapter.
Travel fees may apply for locations more than 30 km from our Stavely studio.
INVESTMENT $595
Your journey to motherhood deserves to be celebrated with portraits as beautiful and meaningful as the season itself. The Studio Maternity Experience brings together professional studio lighting, thoughtful artistry, and elegant styling to create timeless portraits that honour your pregnancy, your beauty, and the connection within your growing family.
Within our private commercial studio, every detail is considered to create a relaxed, welcoming experience where you can feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully guided. Before your session, you'll enjoy a personalized in-studio styling appointment to explore our curated client wardrobe, select your favorite gowns, and plan a looks that feel uniquely you.
The result is a collection of refined, emotive portraits that celebrate this fleeting chapter of your family's story — created to be cherished for generations.
Your experience includes 20 fully curated, professionally retouched digital images, delivered through a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads, preserving the beauty and anticipation of this extraordinary season.
INVESTMENT $595
A $100 retainer is due to secure your Maternity Session.
THE SIGNATURE MOTHERHOOD EXPERIENCE
For families who wish to document both the anticipation and the arrival, the Signature Motherhood Experience offers a thoughtfully connected journey from bump to baby.
Some seasons deserve to be remembered in their entirety. From the anticipation of meeting your little one to the quiet wonder of those first days together, this experience brings two of life's most meaningful chapters together through timeless, beautifully crafted portraits.
Your journey begins with a maternity session designed around your vision, whether you prefer the natural beauty of an Alberta sunset or the refined artistry of our studio. With personalized styling guidance and access to our curated client wardrobe, you'll feel confident and cared for long before you step in front of the camera.
When your baby arrives, your newborn session receives priority scheduling to help us photograph your little one within the ideal newborn portrait window. With the same gentle, baby-led approach and thoughtful attention to detail, we'll preserve the beginning of your family's next chapter.
Your Signature Motherhood Experience includes
- Your choice of a Golden Hour or Studio Maternity Experience, including a private styling appointment.
- Priority scheduling for your newborn session, with thoughtful guidance on timing.
- The Signature Newborn Experience, bringing together classic newborn artistry and lifestyle imagery.
- 20 fully curated, professionally retouched maternity images and 40 fully curated, professionally retouched newborn images, each delivered through a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads.
- A handcrafted wooden USB, engraved with your baby's name and birthdate, containing both complete galleries.
- A $150 artwork credit to put toward your newborn collection or heirloom products.
A combined value of $1,525 when booked separately
Your total Investment | $1,200
You Save $325
A 50% retainer is required at booking to reserve your maternity session and secure priority newborn scheduling.
Availability is limited each month to preserve the calm, unhurried experience your family deserves.
For families who know this season deserves to be remembered fully — and beautifully.
FAQ
When should I secure my maternity session ?
The best time would be around the 20-22 week mark or beginning of your second trimester. This will allow time for planning & your personalized in studio fitting. Your session would take place between 28-34 weeks of pregnancy, when you'll still be comfortable with posing and changing into multiple outfits. Trust me !
what should i wear?
Having access to our client closet is one of many perks to booking with me and is a part of my full service - boutique experience. Although, if you're worried about how my dresses will fit. Rest assured this is why we schedule you in for a personalized private fitting weeks before the session. This ensures you're confident with the outfits/ looks you've chosen. If your partner & older children are joining in for the session - I'll assist with styling advice on what outfits they should wear and will best compliment the looks you've chosen.
What maternity session is best for larger families ?
I try to accommodate families of all sizes in the studio, but find my in studio maternity sessions are more popular with couples/ smaller families or those who just want some classic portraits showcasing their baby bump. It truly depends on your preference for the backdrop you'd prefer for this session. Golden hour at sunset in a serene outdoor location, or a seamless indoor portrait experience where we have full control over lighting & elements. The choice is yours !