Boston-based maternity specialist Lena Nugent creates warm, natural pregnancy photoshoots that celebrate your bump and the quiet, joyful moments of expecting motherhood.
Lena Nugent is a specialist in maternity photography, devoted to creating pregnancy portraits that feel intimate, authentic and beautifully tender. Based in Boston, Lena approaches every maternity photoshoot with a calm, empathetic style designed to put expecting mothers at ease and to highlight the quiet strength and connection that pregnancy brings. Why choose Lena for your maternity photos? Her focus is on storytelling through gentle composition and natural light. Rather than stiff poses, Lena prefers relaxed, emotive moments that reveal personality and the relationship between you and your growing baby. The result is a collection of maternity photos that look timeless and feel deeply personal — images you’ll return to for years to come. What makes her approach special is the emphasis on comfort and collaboration. Lena guides clients through subtle posing and provides thoughtful wardrobe and styling suggestions so each session reflects the client’s individual style and comfort level. She works at a pace that respects expectant mothers, creating a warm, unhurried atmosphere where laughter, quiet gestures and genuine emotion can emerge naturally. How Lena works: every maternity photoshoot is tailored to your needs. From our first conversation she listens to your vision — whether you want minimalist portraits, soft, dreamy images, or photos that include a partner or older children. During the session Lena prioritizes safety, comfort and authenticity, using gentle direction to capture flattering angles and meaningful interactions. After the shoot, she carefully selects and edits the images to enhance mood and tone while preserving the real, emotive moments that made the session unique. Lena’s passion for maternity photography comes from a deep respect for the transformative experience of pregnancy. She sees each session as an opportunity to honor that change with beauty and sensitivity. If you’re looking for a maternity photographer in Boston who specializes in thoughtful, natural pregnancy photography and bump portraits, Lena Nugent offers a compassionate, experienced approach that celebrates this special time in your life.