Olivia Christina Photography - Specialist Newborn & Family Photographer

I specialise in maternity photography because I believe the pregnant body deserves celebration, care and beautiful, timeless portraits. Based in my cosy Hertfordshire studio in Stanstead Abbotts (near Hertford and Lister Maternity Ward), my approach is warm, hands-on and completely tailored to you. I guide every mum-to-be through the session with gentle direction and styling so you feel confident and comfortable — whether you prefer soft, bohemian wraps or dramatic, vogue-inspired silhouettes. My sessions are created around you. I provide a selection of dresses and materials I use to continue the maternity-to-newborn journey, so your bump images and baby portraits can feel connected and cohesive. I work to make the studio atmosphere relaxed and uplifting; many clients arrive feeling shy and leave feeling like a goddess. That transformation matters to me — pregnancy is extraordinary, and I aim to capture that strength, softness and personality in every portrait. You’ll find my style sits between fine art and natural, emotive portraiture: flattering light, considered posing and an eye for detail that highlights your shape, expression and the quiet moments in between. I take time to listen before the shoot so we can plan looks, choose fabrics and build a session that reflects what you want to remember about this chapter. Safety, experience and trust are fundamental to how I work. As an award-winning photographer with formal qualifications and a long history of working with expectant parents, I combine technical skill with a calm, reassuring studio manner. Families who book newborn sessions often choose to add a maternity shoot because I make the whole process easy and personal — many maternity sessions are offered complimentary when paired with a newborn booking. If you’d like something different, I can create boudoir-leaning maternity portraits, classic silhouette work, or a soft, documentary-style session. I also photograph family and child portraiture and occasionally run training workshops, but my core focus is creating beautiful maternity portraits for Hertford and surrounding areas. Get in touch to talk about your due date and ideas — I’ll walk you through the session flow, styling options and how we’ll make images you’ll be proud to keep forever.