The maternity experience
Pregnancy is a brief and transformative chapter - powerful, intimate, and deeply personal. My maternity sessions are designed to honour this time exactly as it is, without expectation or performance.
I focus on natural connection and presence, capturing the subtleties of motherhood as it begins. The result is a set of images that feel timeless, personal, and true to you.
Whether we photograph in Brockwell Park, the gardens of the Horniman Museum, or within the familiarity of your own home, I’ll guide you gently throughout, keeping the experience relaxed and unforced.
award-winning Herne Hill maternity photographer creating relaxed, natural maternity portraits.
Lifestyle pregnancy sessions focused on connection, photographed wherever you feel most at ease.
What to expect
✔️ Relaxed, natural sessions - up to two hours.
✔️ Wardrobe guidance - suggestions, but total freedom to wear what feels right.
✔️ Family included - partners, siblings, pets welcome.
✔️ Choice of location - outdoors at a favourite spot or at home.
✔️ Moments captured naturally - reflecting connection and presence.
Celebrating the quiet strength and beauty of pregnancy.
Pregnancy is an incredible, intense experience. There’s a quiet focus, a sense of doing something amazing, but it’s not always easy, especially in those last weeks. I know firsthand that it can be exhausting, even if we imagine it as a glowing, effortless time.
My aim as a maternity photographer is to make your session calm, comfortable, and memorable, while creating portraits that celebrate you and the little life you’re carrying.
The process
Step 01: PRE-CONSULTATION
We’ll discuss your vision for your maternity photoshoot and I will tell you a bit more about how I work.
Step 02: PENCIL IN A DATE
My diary can fill up quite quickly, so together we can pencil in a date for your photo session as quickly as possible.
Step 03: the photoshoot
This is the exciting part! We move at your pace, focusing on creating relaxed, natural pregnancy portraits that beautifully capture this special chapter of your life.
Step 04: viewing your images
Approx. 3 weeks after your maternity session, you’ll be presented with a selection of beautifully edited photos for you to choose from.
Step 05: print orders
All my photography sessions include complimentary print credit that can be used towards all kinds of gorgeous print products, from framed prints to calendars or greeting cards.
“Irma was a delight to work with. She responded quickly to our enquiry and scheduled a photoshoot that fit with our schedule. She put us at complete ease and captured treasured memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Nothing was too much for her and we look forward to marking more milestones further down the line.”
Zaza B.
Faqs
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The sweet spot for a maternity session is usually 30–36 weeks, your bump is visible, but you’re still comfortable moving around. But don’t worry if your timing is different!
Feeling good at 28 weeks? Just decided at 37 weeks to capture this moment? We’ll make it work.
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Your session can take place wherever feels right: Brighton’s beach at sunrise, your living room filled with soft window light, or a quiet green corner in Sussex.
I work with the natural surroundings and light, so there’s no need for overly staged poses or forced outfits, just authentic, evocative moments.
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All you need is a room with a large window that lets in plenty of natural light, usually the living room or main bedroom works best. Simply pull up any blinds to brighten the space, and make sure the room is comfortably warm if you’ll be showing your bump.
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Sessions typically last about an hour, but we’ll take as much time as you need.
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The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and like yourself. Choose clothing that shows off your bump in a way that feels natural to you.
If we’re outdoors, consider the season: light layers like a denim jacket over a wrap or maxi dress always work beautifully.
At home, simple tops or camis paired with your favourite relaxed clothes are perfect. Some mums-to-be love a special outfit, which is wonderful, but a plain, stretchy top or figure-hugging dress works just as well. You can always add a simple necklace to dress it up.
Try to avoid loud patterns or clothing with wording, as these can distract from you and your beautiful bump.
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Absolutely! Kids are usually fascinated by pregnancy and will want to be close, hugging and kissing your beautiful bump, the home of their soon-to-arrive brother or sister.
These photos become treasures to look back on, both for your older children and for the little one growing inside your tummy.
ready to book your Herne Hill maternity sessioN?
Capture your pregnancy naturally and beautifully. Spaces are limited, so get in touch today to secure your session.