YOUR PATHWAY
TO BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS
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We’ll begin with a relaxed pre-consultation. Nothing formal, just a proper conversation about you, your partner and why professional maternity photos holds importance for you. What’s brought you here? What are you longing to remember?
It’s a chance to make sure this feels right. If you’d rather type than talk, that’s absolutely fine. We’ll do it your way.
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Your maternity photo session is all about aknowledging the shift in your day to day rhythm and being present with that.
I’ll guide you lightly when needed, but much of the time I’m simply observing. Gentle movements and conversation instead of posing that feels unnatural.
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Within 2 weeks, you’ll step into your own little world of memories. Your photos will be waiting in a beautifully simple online gallery, complete with a slideshow.
Take a deep breath, press play, and let the moments wash over you. (happy tears optional, but very likely.)
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You'll have 30 days to view your gallery. It's time to pick your favourite images, select your products/packages, and add any extras. All this can be done directly from the gallery.
Place your order within the first 7 days and you’ll get 15% off. I'll be on standby to guide and assist with image selection, where needed.
STANDING ON THE EDGE OF CHANGE
There's a quiet strength in this waiting game of becoming a parent. Before the feeds and the night wakes. Before the tiny clothes take over every drawer.
There’s this in-between space, where you’re still you, but also becoming someone new. One day, these images won’t just show what you looked like. They’ll remind you how it felt to end one chapter and start the next.
PHOTOGRAPHY, UNHURRIED
Your maternity session isn’t timed to the minute. There's a slower pace - think of it as a gentle pause from the quiet excitement of planning and preparing.
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There's no script to follow or expectations to pose awkwardly. I’ll provide direction where needed, but much of the time I’m simply observing. (whilst finding out about you too! It's nice to chat.)
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AT HOME OR OUTDOORS
Maternity photography doesn’t have to mean flowing gowns or dramatic poses. It can simply be you, in a place that already holds meaning. At home. In the garden. An outdoor spot you''ve grown to love. The woods where you clear your head.
The sofa where you absent-mindedly rest your hands on your bump while wondering how something so small can kick so hard. (Don't you know it.)
QUICK LINKS
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COMMON QUERIES
HOW MANY WEEKS PREGNANT SHOULD I BE? Mostly I would recommend between 34 and 37 weeks when your bump is really blooming but you still have a bit of energy to be walking about. Everyone is different so you may find that your bump gets bigger earlier!
HOW LONG DOES THE PHOTO SESSION TAKE? An hour is plenty of time if it's your first baby but you can book a 2 hour session if you would like to get older siblings in on the scene too. (highly recommended, see below!)
SHOULD I INVOLVE OLDER SIBLINGS? Absolutely! This is such an intriguing time for them so they will want to be right in there, hugging and kissing that beautiful bump that will be their new brother or sister. They will love to see these images when they are older, likewise the little person who was in your tummy :-)
INDOOR OR OUTDOOR? It's completely up to you whether you have your session in the comfort of your home or somewhere you are fond of outdoors. If you go for outdoors then I would choose somewhere which has accessible parking. You'll get a totally different feel to the images for both options. Either way, my aim is to capture beautifully natural shots whether it's hand in hand in your favourite park or cuddled up at home.
WHAT ROOM IS BEST FOR PHOTOS AT HOME? All we need is a room with a good sized window that lets plenty of natural light in. This will most likely be the living room or the main bedroom. All you need to do is pull up any blinds so that the room is as light as possible. Also ensure that the room is nice and warm if you want to expose that belly.
WHAT DO I WEAR? The most important thing is that you are comfortable and you are wearing something that is totally you. Think about which items of clothing you own that would show off your bump to it's best. Consider also if you are to be outdoors and the time of year. A classic denim jacket paired with a wrap/maxi dress will always look great. If you have your shoot at home you could wear a simple vest top or cami along with other favourite relax wear items. Some mums-to-be like to wear a special outfit they have chosen which is fabulous, but at the same time, a stretchy top or figure hugging dress in plain colours is absolutely fine. You can instantly dress it up with a simple necklace should you wish. Avoid very loud patterns or clothing that has wording as this can be a distraction from you and that gorgeous bump.
HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL? My base is Rosewell in Midlothian and generally I will cover Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and some of the Borders. If you choose a location outside 25 miles of my base then I do charge for mileage which will be 50 pence per mile.
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KASIA MACKIE
Kirsty was very friendly and made me feel at ease from the very first phone call through to the photo session. Everything was very relaxed and the images that she captures of my family were just stunning.
ERICA BRAMHALL
Kirsty took photos of me when I was pregnant then when my daughter was born and also at a family meal to celebrate my grans 90th birthday. Kirsty is very professional and friendly. She made all the shoots very relaxed which was important to me.
KIRSTY MURRAY
Absolutely delighted with the whole experience Kirsty gave us, so much so we booked her again to come and do another shoot for when our daughter turned 8 months. We were just as thrilled with these too.