But the maternity photos you usually see out there are either:
1. Cookie cutter, or what I like to call "insert woman here" photos, that don’t feel like real life (or real you), or
2. So formulaic they’re forgettable—leaving you wondering where the magic went.
Hard pass.
Let’s talk about option number 3…
Maternity photos that feel honest, beautiful, and deeply you.
The kind that make you pause.
The kind that remind you—I did this. I grew a whole human.
You already know this season is fleeting (even if it feels like it’s lasting approximately 47 years).
LET’S BE HONESt
✔️ celebrate your strength and softness (because pregnancy is both powerful and tender)
✔️ help you feel confident and cared for—guided every step of the way (no awkward posing, no guessing what to do with your hands)
✔️ feel timeless, artful, and emotional—not trendy or forced
✔️ become heirloom images your child will one day see and say, “That was my mom.”
YOU WANT maternity photos THAT:
And this season deserves nothing less.
The right maternity photos make you feel seen.
PSSST! HERE’S THE SECRET:
The final images turned out absolutely stunning-better than I could have imagined!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about my maternity session with Shelley Schaffer!
From start to finish, Shelley was an absolute joy to work with-so kind, professional, and patient.
She made me feel completely comfortable throughout the session, and her creativity really shone through in every setup and pose.
She captured such a special moment in my life with incredible artistry and attention to detail. I will truly treasure these photos forever.
If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, creative, and genuinely cares about her clients, I highly recommend Shelley. She made the whole experience so memorable and special!
-kaitlyn
Imagine photos that feel like artwork, not an obligation.
Photos you’re proud to print, frame, and keep forever.
Not stiff. Not cheesy. Not “just document it and move on.”
Maternity sessions are relaxed, intentional, and designed to honor this exact moment in your life—before everything changes.
This is about more than a bump.
It’s about you becoming someone new.
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Maternity Experience
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Pregnancy is one of the most powerful, fleeting seasons of your life — a quiet chapter where everything is changing, and yet time somehow feels suspended.
My maternity sessions are designed to celebrate this moment with portraits that feel both beautiful and deeply meaningful. From the moment you book, I guide you through the entire process so everything feels easy, thoughtful, and fully taken care of.
I’ll help style your session personally, helping you choose pieces that flatter your changing body and photograph beautifully. The goal is for you to feel confident, comfortable, and maybe even a little goddess-like in front of the camera.
After your session, I’ll help you select your favorite images and design custom framed artwork for your home — heirloom pieces that honor the beginning of your baby’s story and the incredible journey that brought them here.
Signature Maternity Session
About 7–10 days after your session, we’ll meet for your ordering appointment. You’ll see your portraits for the first time, choose your favorites, and decide which images you’d love as digitals and which ones deserve a spot on your walls as heirloom artwork. The best part?
You only invest in what you truly love.
Choose Your Images & Artwork
Step Two
You can book your session instantly online by paying a deposit, or we can start with a quick consultation call so I can learn about you and hear what you’re envisioning. Either way, we’ll connect to chat through the details and start planning your session. A deposit secures your date on my calendar and makes it official.
Secure your session
Step One
Beautiful photos. Simple process.
An artful, guided portrait experience, designed to honor this powerful season of motherhood.
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(don’t worry, I’ve thought of everything):
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR maternity SESSION
Maternity photography for when you don’t just want photos—you want meaning.
Full access to my carefully curated client wardrobe
Styling guidance + wardrobe planning
Pre-Session Design Consultation
Portrait Prep Guide
Session in studio or on location
Gentle, expert posing and direction (I’ve got you)
Hand-edited, fine-art images
Your gallery ready in 3–4 weeks
Maternity photos that feel like a love letter to this season
- kelsey
She is so kind and communicative and really makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. The maternity photos we took came out beautifully and she shared them with us so quickly. My husband and I will cherish these photos for years to come! We cannot wait to work with Shelley again!
my CLIENTS HAVE THE SWEETEST THINGS TO SAY
“Shelley is a DREAM!
- ana
You are an amazing photographer and we love your work!!
Now I have a problem: I don't know which one is my favorite.
my CLIENTS HAVE THE SWEETEST THINGS TO SAY
"I just want to say GRACIAS for the photographs.
- heather
She is a true professional and just a gem of a person to be around. If you’re looking for a photographer with years of experience, passion, and cares about her clients look no further.
“I cannot recommend Shelley enough.
• My years of experience and training
• Clothing styling assistance
• Use of the client closet
• Pre-Session Design Consultation
• Portraiture Prep Guide
• Session in studio or on location
• Hand editing of your images
• Your gallery finished 2-3 weeks later
• A private online viewing gallery with all your final edited images
• A slideshow of your chosen images to watch , love & keep
• A design and ordering consultation, in person or online
• Loving memories that'll make your heart skip a beat
Every session includes:
WHAT SSP MATERNITY SESSIONS ARE:
✔️ Timeless, fine-art maternity portraits with depth, softness, and intention
✔️ Images that celebrate you—your strength, your beauty, and the woman you’re becoming
✔️ Thoughtfully tailored to your comfort, style, and vision
✔️ Fully guided, relaxed, and supportive from start to finish
✔️ Creative, natural, and emotionally grounded
✔️ Confidence-boosting in a way that feels real (not performative)
WHAT SSP MATERNITY SESSIONS AREN’T:
✖️ Generic or overly styled maternity clichés
✖️ Awkward, stiff, or overly posed moments
✖️ One-size-fits-all looks that don’t reflect you
✖️ Rushed or transactional experiences
✖️ Forced “pose and smile” energy
✖️ Photos that only live on your phone instead of becoming artwork
Still not sure if SSP Maternity Sessions are perfect for you?
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Long story short? YOU + ME = MAGIC
I know being photographed during pregnancy can feel vulnerable.
That’s why I promise you this:
I approach every maternity session with care, respect, and intention—creating images that honor you without ever feeling performative, and
I’ve been doing this long enough to guide you in a way that feels calm, affirming, and (dare I say) enjoyable.
And I want you to have maternity photos that make you feel strong, radiant, and deeply proud.
Hey, I’m Shelley.
Fine art photographer, dog lover, & and friendly reminder that you are doing something extraordinary.
MEET YOUR maternity photos EXPERT
Maternity sessions are best photographed between 28–34 weeks, and my calendar fills quickly.
Because I take on a limited number of sessions each month, availability is intentionally capped.
If this is something you’re even thinking about—now is the time.
I’m often booked in advance.
P.S. DON’T LEAVE IT ‘TILL THE LAST MINUTE!
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