Maternity photography in Dublin that feels like you
Relaxed maternity sessions for expecting mothers, couples and growing families, outdoors or at your home. Natural light, an unhurried pace, and photographs that look like you right now.
The Sweet Spot
is 28–34 Weeks
This is when the bump is fully round and clearly visible, but before the baby sits lower, so you are still comfortable standing, moving and posing without much effort. Most mums describe this window as the point where they feel most like themselves again.
Sessions can work a little earlier too, from around 26 weeks, as there is more gentle movement and less time on your feet in any one pose. This is general guidance on comfort and timing, not medical advice, so always go with what feels right for you and your midwife.
If you have passed 34 weeks, please do not worry. We still run sessions right up to 37 or 38 weeks. It simply means a more relaxed pace and a slightly shorter session.
Outdoors,
or at your home
Outdoor locations
Howth, Malahide, Phoenix Park, the Dublin coastline and quiet woodland spots. Natural light and open space, which suits you if you would feel more relaxed moving around than standing still in one place.
At your home
If you would prefer to stay somewhere familiar and private, we can photograph the session at your own home using natural window light. A comfortable option, especially later in the pregnancy.
Partner & children welcome
Partners are part of every session and we always take some portraits together. If you have older children who want to join, bring them along. Some of the loveliest images are of a toddler touching the bump.
What to wear
We guide you on this beforehand. Flowing dresses, fitted fabrics and soft wraps tend to work well, and nothing too busy or heavily patterned. Traditional or Indian outfits photograph beautifully too. Bring a second outfit if you would like a change of look.
Irish weather plan
If we have booked outdoors and the weather is against us, we move to your home or reschedule, with no charge to move the date. It happens often here and we always have a plan for it.
The pace
There is no rush. We take breaks, try a few different setups, and spend time on what works for you. If you feel you have plenty at 45 minutes, that is fine, and if you would like a little longer we keep going.
Maternity
Photography
Every image below is from a real session.
What's Included
- Duration Around 1 hour (Gold slightly longer)
- Location One outdoor location in Dublin, or your own home. Travel outside Dublin is quoted separately.
- Images 20 (Essential) · 25 (Classic) · 25 + highlight video (Signature) · 25 + cinematic film (Gold)
- Included Outfit changes, partner, and children welcome at no extra cost
- Delivery Online download link within 7–10 business days
- Price From €200 — see packages below
A note from Gopi
I get that not everyone feels great about being photographed at this stage. A lot of the mums I work with tell me beforehand that they're not sure this is for them — and then by the end of the session, they're glad they came.
There's no pressure during the session. We start slow, I show you a few images early on so you can see what we're working with, and we build from there. Most people relax about 20 minutes in.
The images are for you and your family — nobody else unless you decide to share them. My job is to give you something you'll actually want to look at, not a portfolio piece for me.
Locations
Howth · Malahide · Phoenix Park · Portmarnock · Killiney · Wicklow · Your own home
Things People
Usually Ask
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Ideally around 20–25 weeks. The session itself happens at 28–34 weeks, but popular dates fill up quickly, especially weekends. If you're already in your third trimester and haven't booked, still get in touch — we'll see what we can do.
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Yes, partners are included in every maternity session at no extra cost. We always spend time on portraits together — it's not something you have to add on. If your partner is nervous in front of a camera, that's completely normal and we'll work through it at the start.
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For outdoor sessions, if the weather makes it impossible we reschedule, or move the session to your home, with no charge either way. We check the forecast the day before and agree what makes most sense. A session at home is not affected by the weather at all.
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Yes. We do a lot of sessions where families want a mix — some natural outdoor portraits alongside more traditional-style portraits where you might wear a saree or suit. If you have a specific look in mind, mention it when you get in touch and we'll make sure the session reflects what you actually want.
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The number of edited images depends on your package: 20 (Essential), 25 (Classic), 25 with a highlight video (Signature), or 25 with a cinematic highlight film (Gold). Every image is individually retouched, never batch processed. You receive them by online download link and can save everything at full resolution. Extra edited photographs can be added to any package.
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Completely up to you. Some families do both, some only do one, and a maternity session stands entirely on its own. If you are also thinking about a newborn session, it is worth planning them together so the timing works around your due date. Newborn sessions are led by Pravalika in our dedicated newborn home-studio. Just mention it when you get in touch.
Maternity Packages
Every package includes one outdoor location in Dublin, or your own home. Travel outside Dublin is quoted separately (Kildare, Meath and Wicklow +€40; other counties +€60).
Beautiful, natural bump portraits at an outdoor Dublin location.
- Up to 1-hour session
- One outdoor location (Dublin)
- Up to 20 edited photographs
- Online download link
- Delivered within 7–10 business days
More images, more variety — a fuller collection of your maternity portraits.
- Up to 1-hour session
- One outdoor location (Dublin)
- Up to 25 edited photographs
- Online download link
- Delivered within 7–10 business days
The same 25 photographs as Classic, with a short highlight video of your session added.
- Up to 1-hour session
- One outdoor location (Dublin)
- Up to 25 edited photographs
- Highlight video
- Online download link
- Delivered within 7–10 business days
Our most complete maternity package: a longer session, photographs and a cinematic highlight film.
- Up to 1.5-hour session
- One or two Dublin locations
- Up to 25 edited photographs
- Cinematic Highlight Film (approx. 4–5 min)
- Online download link
- Delivered within 7–10 business days
All packages include your partner and children at no extra cost. A 2–3 minute highlight film can be added to Essential for €125. Travel outside Dublin is quoted separately. Want more photographs? Extra edited photographs can be added to any package, extra time is €50 per hour, and A4 prints are €15 each. A 2–3 minute highlight film can be added to Essential for €125.
Planning the next stage
Newborn Photography
Gentle newborn sessions with Pravalika in our dedicated newborn home-studio, usually in the first couple of weeks. A natural next step after a maternity session.
Learn more →Family Photography
Relaxed family sessions once your little one arrives, outdoors or at your home across Dublin and beyond.
Learn more →Pricing
All our photography packages in one place, with what is included set out clearly.
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