Winnipeg Maternity Photographer for Elegant, Natural Portraits

An elegant studio maternity portrait of a woman holding her baby bump in Jason Lee's Winnipeg photography studio.

Pregnancy is a chapter worth remembering. My maternity sessions are designed to create elegant, natural photographs that celebrate this stage of your family’s story while still feeling like you. Whether you envision a softly lit studio portrait, golden evening light outdoors, or photographs that include your partner and children, I’ll guide you throughout the session so you can feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

We can also plan how you’d like to enjoy these photographs at home—a framed maternity portrait, a pair that grows with your newborn session, or an album. I’ll help you choose images, sizes and finishes from your gallery, with artwork purchased separately.

Maternity Sessions — $399
60 minutes · Studio or outdoor location · Complete edited high-resolution gallery · Planning & styling guidance

Studio or Outdoor Maternity Photography

Your maternity session can take place in my Winnipeg studio or at an outdoor location that complements the look you want to create.

The studio offers privacy, controlled lighting, and a clean, timeless look, while outdoor sessions can take advantage of Manitoba’s forests, prairie landscapes, beaches, and beautiful evening light.

During your planning consultation, I’ll help you choose a location based on the season, accessibility, wardrobe, and the style of photographs you’re drawn to.

A timeless studio maternity portrait of a woman and her partner holding an ultrasound photo in Jason Lee's Winnipeg photography studio.
An Elegant studio maternity portrait of a woman and her partner in Jason Lee's Winnipeg photography studio.

When Should You Book Maternity Photos?

I recommend reserving your maternity session during your second trimester or earlier so you have the best choice of dates.

Most maternity sessions take place around 30–34 weeks, when your bump is beautifully defined while you’re typically still comfortable enough for posing and movement. If you’re expecting multiples or have other timing considerations, we can plan an earlier session.

Every pregnancy is different, so these are guidelines rather than rules. We’ll choose a date that makes sense for you.

What to Wear for Maternity Photos

The best wardrobe is one that helps you feel comfortable and confident while highlighting your shape. Flowing dresses, fitted silhouettes, soft textures, and simple neutral or earthy tones all photograph beautifully.

During your pre-session consultation, we’ll talk about clothing, colours, location, and the overall look you want to create. Partners and children are welcome, and I can also help coordinate their outfits so everything feels cohesive without looking overly matched.

An Elegant studio maternity portrait of a woman and her partner in Jason Lee's Winnipeg photography studio.
A stack of handcrafted linen and leather maternity photo albums and a museum-quality textured fine art print featuring an elegant maternity portrait

Maternity Photography — $399

60-minute session

A relaxed maternity session with enough time to create a variety of portraits, including individual photographs and images with your partner or children if desired.

  • 60-minute photography session
  • Winnipeg studio or outdoor location
  • Pre-session planning and styling guidance
  • Partner and children welcome
  • Complete professionally edited high-resolution gallery
  • Private online delivery Personal-use and print rights
  • Gallery typically delivered within one week
  • Personal guidance choosing prints, sizes and finishes; artwork purchased separately

Belly to Baby Collection — $700

Document both the anticipation of pregnancy and those first weeks with your baby with a maternity session and newborn session designed to work together.

The Belly to Baby Collection includes your $399 Maternity Session and $399 Newborn Session for $700, saving $98 compared with booking separately.

You’ll also receive a $100 credit toward professional prints or artwork from either session.

Your newborn session is photographed with safety and comfort at the forefront by an APNPI Qualified Newborn Photographer (QNP) with APNPI newborn safety training and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Sleeping newborn swaddled in a brown wrap on a pale pink blanket.
A stack of handcrafted linen and leather maternity photo albums and a museum-quality textured fine art print featuring an elegant maternity portrait

Your Story Deserves More Than a Screen

Your complete edited digital gallery is included. When it’s ready, I can help you choose the photographs, crops and arrangements that bring this chapter into your home.

I offer professionally produced fine-art prints, wall art, and handcrafted albums, allowing you to preserve your maternity photographs—and, with the Belly to Baby Collection, your baby’s first photographs—as one complete story.

A favourite maternity portrait can become a quiet reminder of this chapter in your bedroom or nursery. Compare print sizes and explore display ideas, then let me help you choose photographs and a presentation that suits your home.

Winnipeg Maternity Photography FAQ

Q: Can my partner and children be included?

A: Absolutely. Your maternity session can include your partner and children as well as individual portraits of you. We’ll plan the combinations you want before your session. If you’d also like updated portraits of your family outside of maternity, you can explore my family photography in Winnipeg.

Q: What if I don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera?

A: You don’t need to know how to pose. I’ll guide you throughout the session with flattering positioning, movement, and lighting while keeping the experience relaxed and natural.

Q: When should I book maternity photos?

A: Most sessions take place around 30–34 weeks, and I recommend reserving your date during your second trimester or earlier.

Q: Studio or outdoor maternity photos?

A: Both are available. The studio provides privacy and controlled lighting for a clean, timeless look, while outdoor locations provide natural scenery and beautiful evening light. We’ll choose whichever fits the look you want.

Q: Are my digital photographs included?

A: Yes. Your $399 session includes your complete professionally edited high-resolution gallery with personal-use and print rights. There are no required per-image purchases.

Q: Do you offer maternity and newborn photography together?

A: Yes. The Belly to Baby Collection is $700 and includes both your maternity and newborn sessions, plus a $100 professional print/artwork credit.

Ready to Celebrate This Chapter?

Whether you’re planning a maternity session on its own or want to document the complete journey with the Belly to Baby Collection, we can create a session that feels natural, comfortable, and personal to your family.

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