07/23/2026
Choosing a maternity or newborn photographer? Here are a few things I recommend considering before booking. 🤍
Your photographer is going to be trusted with some of the most meaningful moments of your life, so choosing the right one is about more than simply finding someone whose photos you like.
✨ Look at their full portfolio.
Don’t just choose someone based on one beautiful image. Look at complete galleries and make sure you love the consistency of their work.
✨ Choose a style you genuinely love.
Every photographer has their own approach to lighting, posing, editing, and storytelling. Make sure their style matches what you envision for your own memories.
✨ Ask about newborn safety.
Your baby’s safety should always be the highest priority. Don’t be afraid to ask about experience, training, and how your baby will be handled and posed.
✨ Understand exactly what is included.
Ask about session length, the number of images included, products, galleries, and any additional costs so you know what to expect.
✨ Make sure you feel comfortable with your photographer.
Maternity and newborn sessions can be intimate and emotional. You should feel respected, comfortable, and completely yourself.
✨ Read reviews.
Beautiful photos are important, but so is the experience. Reviews can tell you so much about how a photographer makes their clients feel.
✨ Choose someone who values your memories.
The right photographer isn’t just someone who takes beautiful photos. It’s someone you trust to preserve a season of your life that you can never get back.
Your baby will only be this tiny once. Your pregnancy will only be this season of your life once. Choose someone who will treat those memories with care. 🤍
If you’re looking for a maternity, newborn, or family photographer in the Belleville, Quinte West, Kingston, or surrounding areas, I would love to help you preserve these memories. 🤍
Josslyn Marie Photography ✨