Toledo Ohio Maternity Photoshoot

— TOLEDO OHIO MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT —

My jaw dropped when this expecting mama stepped out in that dress looking like a legit SUPER MODEL! This entire Toledo Ohio Maternity Photography Session gallery is amazing…it was painful to only share these 3, for now!

I am currently booking due dates through February 2024!

One of the most common questions I get about Toledo Ohio Maternity Photoshoots, is when is the best time to schedule them? I suggest maternity photography sessions take place when you are approximately 27-35 weeks pregnant. This is typically when you have a nice, round belly and you are still feeling pretty good. That last month of pregnancy can be really tough! Swelling can set in and you may not be feeling great, either. You also don’t want to schedule them too early—we want to show off that baby bump!

I have a few maternity dresses available for use in my client closet. I also send out a list of recommendations of where to shop for your own dress - I am here to help you the whole way! I love helping my clients plan their Toledo Ohio Maternity Photo Sessions!

Toledo Ohio Maternity Photographer

We got so lucky with the most gorgeous evening. It’s giving me all the fall vibes and I can’t wait to meet this sweet babe!'

That wine red / burgundy maternity gown is just gorgeous and went perfectly with the leaves that are just starting to change and show that beautiful fall color. While I do tend to focus on the mom-to-be at maternity sessions, I love including the soon-to-be dad as well! Documenting the excitement of your new arrival is my favorite!

Outdoor maternity sessions are scheduled during golden hour, which is about an hour or so before sunset. That is how we achieve that beautiful lighting that just GLOWS! Outdoor maternity photo sessions take place in the greater Toledo Ohio area and I serve clients living in NW Ohio areas including Sylvania, Perrysburg, Ottawa Hills, Bowling Green, and Findlay, as well as SE Michigan areas such as Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Ann Arbor Maternity Photographer

This golden hour light is just everything! I absolutely love doing maternity sessions just before sunset so that we can get that beautiful, warm, glowing light - it’s what all of my photographer dreams are made of! This expecting mama absolutely rocked her maternity photo session! I just love the lavender maternity gown that she chose for photos.

Maternity sessions are typically scheduled some time around 27-35 weeks. This is when you have a nice round baby bump to show off but are still feeling pretty good and not dealing with all of the lovely swelling that tends to happen in the final weeks of pregnancy. That said, any time is fine just as long as you are feeling great!

This session was obviously done outdoors on-location, however, they can also be done in-studio as well. My natural light home studio is located in Sylvania Ohio. It white, bright & airy and has the perfect neutral backdrop for some classic & beautiful photos. When weather permits, I love doing maternity sessions outdoors as well! Outdoor maternity photos are done about an hour or so before sunset - I schedule for golden hour because that is when the beautiful lighting happens! Mid-day sun can be harsh and not very flattering, so we definitely want to avoid that.

Because I only take on a limited number of sessions each month, I recommend booking your maternity photography session about 1-3 months in advance. Weekend spots, especially, tend to be booked up weeks and months in advance, so it’s best not to wait too long to get on my schedule!

Upon booking your session, I will send over some wardrobe suggestions and places to shop - I also carry a small selection of maternity gowns that are available to use, as well. I have just have a handful of options, however, I do plan to add more in the future. If you would like to see what maternity dresses that I have, just ask! I am happy to send photos.

Ann Arbor Michigan Maternity Photographer

I think this is definitely up there as one my all-time favorite maternity sessions!

I had so much fun with this expecting mom and dad at their Ann Arbor maternity photography session…and the maternity gown & suit combo were PERFECTION! We had a variety of different lighting conditions for this session, so it’s fun to see how different light effects the final outcome of the photo. I really love shooting maternity sessions at golden hour on sunny, cloud-free days! It just creates my favorite warm, glowy light that can’t be replicated on overcast/cloudy days. You can definitely tell that the cloudy images have more of a moody feel to them and the sunny images have that amazing glow.

Due to limited availability, I recommend scheduling maternity sessions at least 1-2 months in advance. These sessions are best done around 27-35 weeks, when your baby bump is visibly showing - we want to show it off! Maternity sessions can take place at one of my favorite outdoor locations in the Toledo Ohio area -OR- at my home studio located in Sylvania. My studio is white, bright & airy and works great for those chilly winters!

Toledo Ohio Maternity Photography

Can you believe this mama is carrying twins?!? She looked absolutely amazing and was literally glowing!

We had a gorgeous sunset maternity session in Toledo Ohio and even included their pup - who has been promoted to big sister status! It’s always a gamble whether dogs will cooperate for pictures…but when they do, it is the absolutely cutest! She wasn’t too sure what to think of me and I think she was more interested in running the park but she was a good girl for pictures.

Maternity sessions are typically scheduled to take place around 27-35 weeks. Any time is fine as long as you are comfortable and that baby bump is visibly showing - we want to show it off for your photos! We will focus a lot of the shots on the mama-to-be, however, I absolutely welcome dad/the family to join in, too! I know that this is an exciting time for everyone! Maternity sessions can take place either at one of my favorite outdoor locations in the greater Toledo Ohio area or at my natural light home studio located in Sylvania Ohio. My studio is white, bright & airy and works great for those super cold months!

In order to guarantee a spot in my schedule, I highly recommend booking at least 1-2 months in advance. I am currently booked almost completely solid all the way until February 2022, so don’t wait too long to get on my calendar! I also offer a “Bump to Baby” package that includes a maternity session + newborn session - this is a super popular baby plan and you will save money by booking both sessions at once!

SWEET BLOOM PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO SPECIALIZING IN NEWBORN, BABY AND MATERNITY SESSIONS FOR CLIENTS IN THE GREATER TOLEDO OHIO, ANN ARBOR AND DETROIT MICHIGAN AREAS, INCLUDING SYLVANIA, PERRYSBURG, OTTAWA HILLS, MAUMEE, BOWLING GREEN, FINDLAY, MONROE, DUNDEE, YPSILANTI, CANTON, NOVI, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, AND MORE!

Ann Arbor Michigan Maternity Photographer

While maternity sessions tend to focus on mama, I absolutely love including the family! I know everyone is so excited about the new baby, it’s so much fun documenting that.

Maternity sessions are typically done some time between 27-35 weeks - any time is fine as long as your baby bump is visibly showing. We want to show it off! I have several favorite outdoor locations around the Toledo area and I love shooting at golden hour, which is about 1-2 hours before sunset, for that dreamy, gorgeous lighting! In the winter months, my home maternity photography studio (located in Sylvania Ohio) works perfectly.

If you are also looking for newborn photos, the Bump to Baby Plan is perfect! This package includes a full maternity session and a full “Heirloom” newborn session. Booking both sessions together comes at a discount!

Toledo Ohio Maternity Photography

What a gorgeous mama-to-be! I just love this field of wildflowers that we found :) So perfect for a photography session!

I am so excited for this very special baby to make her debut. She is a rainbow baby and very highly anticipated! It is such an honor to be chosen to photograph these memories - that privilege is not lost on me.

I recommend scheduling maternity sessions to take place somewhere around 26-32 weeks. Any time is fine as long as your baby bump is very visibly showing - we definitely want to be able to show it off! Maternity sessions can take place outdoors at a beautiful park setting or at my in-home photography studio located in Sylvania Ohio. In order to ensure a spot in my schedule, I suggest planning in advance and booking your session at the beginning of the 2nd trimester.

Soon-to-be dad and big brother(s)/sister(s) are definitely encouraged to take part in maternity sessions!

Toledo Ohio Maternity Photographer

What an absolutely STUNNING mama to be!

I absolutely love photography maternity sessions! I feel like many new moms (understandably) focus so much of their attention on the new baby, that sometimes they forget about themselves :) These photography sessions are such a fun way to document the anticipation of your pregnancy. You won’t regret it!

Maternity sessions can take place outdoors on-location in the Toledo area or at my in-home maternity photography studio located in Sylvania Ohio. I have a growing collection of maternity gowns that all clients are welcome to choose from! I love for the session to focus on mama-to-be, however, I definitely encourage dad and new brothers/sisters to join in as well. Most maternity sessions are scheduled to take place anywhere from 27-35 weeks. Any time is fine as long as your bump is very visibly showing!

Sweet Bloom Photography is an award winning photography studio based out of Sylvania Ohio. We provide newborn, baby and maternity photography sessions for the greater Northwestern Ohio and Toledo areas, including Sylvania, Perrysburg, Ottawa Hills, Monclova, Whitehouse, Bowling Green, Findlay, and even Ann Arbor and Detroit Michigan.