Specialist maternity photoshoots in Hertford by Joanne Lewis. Relaxed studio or natural-location sessions capturing your pregnancy with flowing dresses, material wraps and gentle, storytelling light.
As The Visual Storyteller, I specialise in maternity photography that honours the quiet magic of pregnancy. Based in my Hertford studio and working on location across Hertfordshire and nearby areas, I create images that feel both intimate and timeless — photographs you’ll return to again and again. Why choose me? I approach every maternity session as a chance to tell a personal story. My sessions are simple and relaxed: a combination of material wraps, flowing dresses and casual clothing to highlight the shape and beauty of your bump. I aim to make you feel comfortable and luminous, using natural light and carefully considered studio lighting to create soft, emotive portraits that reflect your personality. My style is rooted in storytelling. Whether we use the studio for calm, elegant portraits or head outdoors for natural, seasonal backdrops, I’ll guide you gently through poses and moments so you can be yourself. I make space for quiet, reflective portraits and for joyful, candid interactions with partners or older children if you’d like them included. The result is a balanced collection of images — from classic, pared-back portraits to more creative images that blur dream and reality when you want something truly unique. Practical care and experience matter. I book maternity sessions at the time when you’re most comfortable — typically around 30–34 weeks — and I’m happy to advise on outfits and styling beforehand. My work is informed by years of photographing families and babies, and I aim to deliver a calm, supportive atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy the experience. Many clients value the continuity of the bump-to-baby story; when you book a maternity session I offer a voucher towards a newborn session to help you continue documenting your family’s journey. I also create bespoke composites and artistic finishes for clients who want a more imaginative, storytelling image. If you’d like maternity photographs that feel personal, thoughtful and beautifully crafted for your home, let’s have a chat. I love being invited to share this brief, special chapter of your life and to turn it into artwork that celebrates your strength, anticipation and love.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Short session with 5 edited images and face-to-face gallery viewing.
Consultation plus 1-hour session and 10 edited images for businesses starting out with branding photography.
Standard package with 10 high-resolution edited images and slideshow/gallery viewing.
Extended session with full use of props, wraps and colours, 15+ edited images and face-to-face gallery viewing; applicable Platinum examples shown for newborn, family and cake-smash.
Half-day branding session with consultation, up to 2 locations and 30 edited images.
Full-day brand photography including up to 3 locations, 60+ edited images and social-sized variants for marketing.