Darlington maternity specialist Sarah Higham offers calm, friendly photoshoots in her comfortable home studio. She captures your pregnancy glow with relaxed guidance and beautiful bump portraits.
I’m Sarah Higham, a Darlington-based maternity photographer who loves capturing the quiet, powerful beauty of pregnancy. With a BAHons in Photography, Video and Digital Imaging and many years working professionally, I specialise in maternity photography that feels gentle, calm and personal. My Darlington home studio is a relaxed, “home from home” space with parking right outside, so you can enjoy the experience without fuss. Why choose me for your maternity photoshoot? I believe pregnancy is a time to be celebrated and remembered. I work in a friendly, patient way that lets your strength and glow shine through—whether you want elegant, classic portraits or a softer, more candid approach. My aim is to create images that feel like you: natural, confident and full of emotion. I use relaxed posing and clear, encouraging direction so even if you’re camera-shy you’ll feel at ease. How I work with expecting mothers: every session is tailored to you. I photograph you in a gentle, calm and friendly manner, allowing your unique presence to lead the shoot. Partners and children are very welcome to join in, and I’ll help guide group shots so family connections feel genuine, not forced. Sessions take place in my comfortable home studio where lighting, backgrounds and props are prepared to highlight your bump and create flattering, timeless images. I also offer package options that support your journey from bump to baby, including the popular Bump to Baby combination for maternity and newborn photography. Booking a maternity session is a beautiful way to record this fleeting time—many clients choose to combine sessions to tell the whole story from pregnancy through their baby’s arrival. My work is driven by a genuine love of meeting people and documenting important life moments. It’s a real honour when clients return after weddings or past shoots to capture their growing families. If you’d like a calm, professional maternity photoshoot in Darlington that celebrates you and your pregnancy, please get in touch—I’d love to chat about your ideas and create a personalised session that you’ll treasure.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
A 20-minute studio mini-shoot with your choice of background and 3 high-resolution digital images.
5 favourite edited high-resolution images plus a mounted 7x5" print.
10 favourite edited high-resolution images plus a mounted 7x5" print.
All edited images from the newborn session (approx. 40–70) plus a mounted 10x8" print.
All edited images from the session plus £100 credit towards a frame, canvas or album and a mounted 10x8" print.
Combined full maternity and newborn package with all edited images and a mounted 10x8" print from each session. Price reflects a package saving.
Three-session package (newborn, sitter, cake smash) with all edited images and a mounted 10x8" print from each session.