Welcome — and congratulations.
This guide was created to help you feel prepared, confident, and relaxed going into your maternity session. My approach is calm, intentional, and rooted in storytelling. These images are about more than how this season looks — they’re about how it feels.
Please read through this guide at your own pace. Everything here is meant to support you.
The session guide
AGS Photo Art
"Amandarose is everything you could ask for in a photographer. She's very professional, flexible, understanding, creative, she listens and she's thoughtful. She's also a rare find that still enjoys taking film photographs as well. I promise you won't be disappointed to work with her"
- samantha
Your maternity session is a pause — a quiet moment before everything changes.
This is a season centered on you: your strength, your body, your anticipation, and the transition into motherhood. Whether this is your first pregnancy or not, this chapter is brief and meaningful, and it deserves to be documented with care.
My role is to guide you gently, allowing moments to unfold naturally. You do not need to know how to pose or what to do — that’s my job.
I believe in capturing both timeless portraits and the small, real, in-between moments that make your family unique.
What This Session Is About
Maternity sessions can take place in a variety of settings, each offering a different feeling.
Studio sessions are quiet, intimate, and editorial. Outdoor sessions offer movement, space, and natural light.
If you’re unsure which fits you best, I’m happy to guide you.
Many families choose this experience because they want both meaningful photographs and help turning them into lasting heirlooms.
This experience is designed to feel calm, guided, and intentional.
From the way your session is photographed to how your images are preserved, you’ll never be left wondering what comes next. I’ll guide you through each step — including album and artwork decisions — so nothing feels overwhelming or rushed.
"My family had a wonderful experience working with Amandarose. We booked a fim family session with her when we were staying at Carmel Valley Ranch. Amandarose was a pleasure to work with, knew all the great photo taking spots at Carmel Valley Ranch, and charmed my daughter. We were really happy with the final product and have already received so many compliments on our family album. I would not hesitate to book her again!
- sabine
What You Don’t Need to Worry About
• Knowing how to pose
• Looking a certain way
• Being “perfect”
• Having everything planned
• Feeling emotional, tired, or unsure
My role is to guide you gently throughout the session. Your only job is to show up as you are.
Your Experience
You’re in good hands.
What to Expect During Your Session
• Sessions are unhurried and relaxed
• I will guide you with soft direction and natural movement
• We focus on connection, stillness, and emotion
• Breaks are always welcome
• Your comfort comes first
If a partner or children are included, we’ll ease into combinations naturally so nothing feels forced.
TIMING, LIGHT, WHAT TO WEAR
TIMING and LIGHT
Most outdoor maternity sessions are scheduled around golden hour for the softest, most flattering light.
• Sunset sessions typically begin 1.5–2 hours before sunset
• Studio sessions are scheduled based on light and availability
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so we can start calmly and unhurried.
WHAT TO WEAR
The most important rule: choose something that feels like you.
In general, maternity photographs beautifully in:
• Soft, neutral tones
• Flowing fabrics that move with you
• Simple silhouettes
• Bare feet or minimal footwear
Avoid:
• Large logos or graphics
• Very bold patterns
• Anything that feels restrictive or uncomfortable
If your partner is joining, coordinating neutrals works better than matching exactly.
lifestyle newborn
one and a half hours with Amandarose
gallery reveal and ordering session to purchase prints and products
help with organizing the location in the home or local studio.
Looking to document more of this year?
Like your babies ' one-year milestones?
Ask about our one-year collective membership!
*prices are subject to change at any time.
artist hand matts. select your favorite images to be hand matted and used to pop into frames or an easel to light up a room!
loose prints or matted prints are perfect for gifts, adding to a gallery wall or putting in a pop in frame.
I love these! What a fun classic way to keep your images in an accordion folio on your mantle, console table or around the house!
Full digital collection from your gallery. Gallery for one year included with download for our families.
boxed prints
Prints
Folios
Digital Collection
These hand crafted frames are stunning to enhance and focus on your art. Select modern to unique I'll help you design gallery walls to love forever.
Family Frames
5x5, 8x8 or 10x10! - these books and albums are the best way to showcase your session. These are our clients favorites!
Albums and books
Next step, what are you going to do with your images?
Where will they live?
The goodies
CONTACT US & SHARE YOUR HEARTS
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LET'S CHAT IN PERSON OR ON zoom if you have questions
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SIGN YOUR CONTRACT & PAY booking fee
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OUR SESSION WILL BE AMAZING!
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SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL IMAGES
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ORDER YOUR TANGIBLE GOODS
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Working Together
GREEN WEDDING SHOES
WEDDING CHICKS
FAMILY LIFE
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