Grace | Maternity

First off, Belle Isle is 100% underrated especially this little “hidden” gem of a garden by the clock tower. Second, this was one of my favorite maternity sessions of 2025.

Then, once the sun went down a little more, we headed over to the east side of the isle and went to the beach! Would you believe me if I told you that we had to FIGHT for space and that I ended up editing out so many people from these images!? (Millennial LOL!).

Are you expecting in 2026? I would love to be considered for your maternity session and/or your newborn session! I also offer a maternity + newborn bundle!

xoxo

Nina

Your Metro Detroit Maternity Photographer

Amanda [Maternity]

When Amanda reached out to me about her maternity + newborn session I was so excited to hear her story. Her entire story is not mine to tell, but just KNOWING that this person wants to have this baby so badly and is SO excited about it, is sometimes just such a good change of pace. The amount of couples that struggle with fertility is so high and when one of those couples finally conceives a baby, the entire mood and excitement and JOY around this baby is palpable.

I cannot wait to meet this baby when they are earthside next month!

xoxo

Nina

Alexis [Maternity]

When I first met Alexis I knew that I was going to like her. She just has this personality that draws you in and makes you feel safe. She was one of the first people I connected with when my husband and I went back to the church we are currently attending (we took a short detour to another church but thats a story for another time). She LIVES her life for Jesus and honestly, she is inspiring. Her story about her husband and how the Lord hand picked him for her is incredible and a testimony you want to hear. But for now, they are expecting their first biological child together and to say I bawled when I found out she was expecting would be an understatement. I am SOOOO incredibly excited for Alexis and Isiah and big brother Bryson.

When I talked to her on the phone about her maternity session we planned an outdoor session but then switched to a studio session, and honestly, it turned out so good. Check out the highlights below!

Want to schedule your own studio maternity session? Fill out the contact form on my website and lets chat about your vision for your session!

xoxox,

Nina

Chelsae [Maternity]

When mama said she wanted to add a more casual look at the end of her session in addition to the two gowns from my client closet, I was actually pumped and they ended up being some of both of our favorite images! Your maternity session is YOURS! If you want it to be casual, cool. If you want to wear a gown, awesome. If you want to do a self love session at the studio, amazing. Whatever YOUR vision is for your session, I am just here to capture it and bring it to life!

Ready to book a maternity session or a bundle? Fill out the contact form on my contact page to inquiry and set up a phone call with me!

xoxo,

Nina

Tiana [Maternity]

When mama first reached out, she originally was looking at just booking a newborn session. However, after we went over all the bundles, we were able to squeeze them in for a maternity + newbie bundle. Which I am sooo glad we were able to make it work. They absolutely killed it and mama to be is absolutely stunning.

Buuuut lets touch base on the maternity + newbie bundle for a minute. This is probably one of my most sold bundles BECAUSE you get to capture your maternity session as an add on to your newborn session and it includes 8 digital images! This allows you to capture and forever remember the short period of time of you growing a human, but save most of your budget for your newborn session.

Also, can we talk about this SUNRISE sunshine! Ugh! Im obsessed. More sunrise sessions please.

BUT enjoy some of their favorite images from their gallery!

xoxo,

Nina

Maternity Session: When To Book

Are you expecting a baby? Trying to figure out if a maternity session is something you want to do? As a mom and a photographer, I highly recommend it. And you may be thinking, I don’t feel like I’m glowing or I just don’t have that cute bump all the other pregnant mamas have. Look, no one carries their baby the same, and no one “feels” good pregnant, but when you put on a maternity gown, do your hair and make up and show up to capture this session, I promise you, you will be so happy you made the choice to book this session.

FAQs

1. When should I book my session?

   1. You want to book your session during your second trimester for around 30-36 weeks. We want you to be showing enough to see your bump but not wait so long that you are overly uncomfortable closer to your due date.

2. Can my significant other and/or older children attend?

   1. Absolutely. Your significant other and your kids are gaining another member of their family too. We want to capture their excitement as well as yours.

3. Can I do the session by myself?

   1. If you just want to have a couple images of yourself to capture your pregnancy, that is also totally fine. I have mamas all the time book sessions just for them, because they want to capture this time.

4. Do you offer wardrobe?

   1. I do actually. I have a very small client closet but I am always looking to expand. If I have a dress currently that you want to wear you are more than welcome to use it for your session. If I don’t have one you like or in your size or your style, I have a photographer account with a great gown company and can always order you something to add to my client closet after your session.

5. Do I have to wear a maternity gown?

   1. Of course not. If you want to wear maternity jeans and a tshirt, you totally can do that. I want you to feel comfortable during your session.

Whether this is your first or 10th child, I highly recommend having a maternity session. It might not be something you think you want right now, but I promise you won’t regret having this time of your pregnancy captured in print, to have and look back on forever.

If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact me and ask all the questions. I can also add on a maternity session to a newborn session or a Bean Sprout Package for a smaller session fee. ;)

Your Metro Detroit Newborn and Family Photographer

xoxo

Nina