Expecting couple embracing beside a tree at Stanley Park in New Britain

Maternity Sessions in ConnecticutMaternity portraits that feel warm and natural

Maternity photography at a glance

Price
From $80
Session length
30 minutes to 2 hours
Area
All of Connecticut
Languages
English and Spanish

Three session lengths: 30 minutes for $80, 1 hour for $125 and 2 hours with studio lighting for $200. Travel is included within 20 to 40 miles, and edited photos arrive in a private online gallery. Compare packages.

Full edited gallery: 3 to 5 business days after your session. Ask about sneak peeks when booking. Image counts are the most included (“up to”); see Delivery in our terms.

Portrait photography in Connecticut

Maternity portraits with calm guidance and room to breathe

Maternity sessions are designed to feel comfortable and relaxed. We focus on connection, emotion, and the details that make this season meaningful without asking you to push through a stressful pace.

Whether you want solo portraits, partner photos, or family images with older siblings, we tailor the session around your comfort, your energy, and the look you want the gallery to have.

Portrait session options

The Natural Mini

30 minutes

$80

  • One person or a couple
  • One outfit and natural light
  • Up to 10 edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Travel within 20 miles of New Britain
Book The Natural Mini

The Signature Experience

Up to 2 hours

$200

  • Up to 6 people
  • Professional lighting at your location
  • Up to 30 edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Travel within 40 miles of New Britain
Book The Signature Experience

Each option includes a private online gallery. Image counts are the maximum included. Studio sessions are arranged separately; contact us to confirm availability and the studio rental fee.

Quick answer

When should you schedule maternity photos?

Choose comfort first

The ideal timing is when you feel good, have enough energy to enjoy the session, and want this chapter documented before it moves too quickly.

Plan for what comes next

Maternity sessions can stay focused on you, include your partner, or bring older siblings into the story. Many families later build on that with updated family portraits.

Session details

What to expect

Comfort-first pacing

The session moves at a relaxed pace so you can settle in, rest when needed, and still get plenty of meaningful images.

Flexible locations

Outdoor parks, home sessions, or meaningful Connecticut locations can all work depending on the mood and convenience you want.

Partner and family moments

There is room for solo portraits, partner images, and family photos with older siblings when you want the gallery to tell the bigger story.

Edited online gallery

Your full edited gallery is delivered online so you can download favorites, share with family, and save the images for the next chapter.

Where we’ve photographed

Real maternity sessions, real places

Maternity sessions from Ant’s Photography’s own work, outdoors and at home. More is in the maternity portfolio.

New Britain, CT

Stanley Park

Blossoming trees and open lawns for a spring maternity session with the whole family. City park info

Expecting couple and their daughter standing under a blossoming tree at Stanley Park in New BritainExpecting family smiling with their hands on the baby bump at Stanley Park in New BritainMother-to-be in a beige knit dress leaning on a blossoming tree at Stanley Park in New BritainDaughter hugging her pregnant mother as the father holds them at Stanley Park in New BritainExpecting couple standing with their daughter kneeling in front at Stanley Park in New BritainExpecting family holding a strip of ultrasound photos at Stanley Park in New BritainExpecting couple walking hand in hand across the lawn at Stanley Park in New BritainUltrasound photo and pregnancy test tucked into a tree, with the couple blurred behind at Stanley Park in New Britain

Connecticut

At home

An in-home maternity session in the nursery, on the balcony and in the yard with the family dog.

Expecting couple standing by a crib in a sunlit nurseryExpecting couple smiling together on a balcony above autumn treesMother-to-be in a purple gown on a balcony overlooking fall foliageExpecting couple kneeling on the lawn with their fluffy white dog and a welcome signExpecting couple kissing on a porch while holding a welcome signBaby shoes on a table in front of an expecting couple on a balconyMother-to-be in a purple lace gown reflected in a bathroom mirrorMother-to-be in a purple gown looking out a nursery window

We can photograph at a park, at home or both. Ask about a maternity session.

Stanley Park is a public park run by the City of New Britain; Ant’s Photography is independent of the city. At-home sessions are shown without the address.

Maternity FAQs

How do maternity sessions stay comfortable and natural?

Simple answers for parents who want meaningful photos without a stressful experience.

How much does a maternity session cost in Connecticut?

Maternity sessions use our portrait packages. A 30-minute mini is $80 with up to 10 edited images, a 1-hour session is $125 with up to 20 edited images, and a 2-hour session with studio lighting brought to your location is $200 with up to 30 edited images. Travel is included within 20 to 40 miles, depending on the session.

When should you schedule maternity photos?

Many families prefer to schedule maternity photos during the part of pregnancy when the bump is clearly visible and movement still feels comfortable. The best timing is the one that feels right for your energy and comfort.

What should you wear for a maternity session?

Choose clothing that feels comfortable, photographs cleanly, and lets you move easily. Soft textures, simple colors, and outfits that make you feel confident usually work beautifully.

How do you prepare for a maternity photo shoot?

Think about the mood you want, choose outfits ahead of time, and let us know if you want your partner or children included. We keep the pace calm and guide you through the session so it never feels overwhelming.

How long do maternity sessions take?

Maternity sessions are usually paced to feel relaxed, with enough time for individual portraits, partner photos, and family images when needed.

How do clients receive their edited maternity photos?

Full edited galleries are delivered in 3 to 5 business days after the session. Ask about sneak peeks when booking; their availability and timing are confirmed separately. Photographs arrive in a private online gallery for downloading and sharing.

Maternity Portfolio

Nico maternity highlights

A fuller look at soft, natural maternity portraits with guided posing and warm Connecticut scenery.

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Ready when you are

Let us plan a maternity session you will love

Share your ideal timeframe, whether you want solo or family-focused images, and the kind of setting that would help you feel most comfortable.