
Pregnancy may feel long now, but 20 years from today, these moments will feel like they flew by. Maternity photos are more than just portraits. They’re time capsules, capturing the miracle of your body growing new life.
I’ll help you celebrate and preserve these precious moments. One day, your little one will be curious to see what you looked like while carrying them, and these photos will tell that story.
Maternity sessions aren’t just about showing how your body changes…they’re about honoring the strength, joy, and love that come with pregnancy. Let’s document this incredible journey together, and as your trusted Phoenix maternity photographer, I’ll ensure these images become cherished memories for years to come.
“The Golden Maternity glow that I wanted”
My fiancé and I had a great experience with our maternity photos with Candace. She was so easy going to be around and made us feel so comfortable, zero awkwardness! Our photos were sent to us quickly and they are GORGEOUS! Would definitely book with her again. Thank you, Candace for going above and beyond for the golden maternity glow that I wanted. You are so talented!
— Stephanie Anne Maternity Journey Session
Every pregnancy is different, and honestly, that’s part of what makes this season so special. Browse more Phoenix maternity photo sessions to see the quiet moments, the joyful ones, growing families, first-time parents, and all the little connections that make each maternity story its own.
One day, your child is going to look up at you and ask, “Mommy, what did you look like when I was in your belly?” And I promise you’re going to wish you had the photos to show them. When I was pregnant with my own kids (who are now adults!), maternity photography just wasn’t something people really did. Years later, I remember seeing a social media trend asking moms to “post your baby bump,” and my heart sank a little. I couldn’t find a single photo of me pregnant, and I wish I had taken the time to document it.
Not because I needed a perfectly styled maternity session or a photo where I looked flawless. I just wish I had something that showed me in that season. Something that captured the belly I carried them in, the way I looked while waiting to meet them, and a little piece of who I was before our family changed forever. Those are details you think you’ll remember, until suddenly years have passed and you realize how much has faded.
Pregnancy is such a fleeting, miraculous season. Yes, it can be uncomfortable, and no, you may not feel like your most glamorous self, but I see you. And I see the beauty in what your body is doing. These nine months go by faster than you think, and one day they’ll feel like a blur. That’s why I believe so deeply in capturing this chapter, so you can look back and remember the anticipation, the love, and the way it felt to carry your baby close.
And these photos aren’t only for you. Someday, they become part of your child’s story, too. They get to see how loved they were before you ever held them in your arms, how eagerly they were awaited, and the beautiful mama who carried them there.
Let’s give your child the chance to see the strength and beauty their mama carried even before they were born.

“Immediately made us feel comfortable!”
Candace did our maternity photos and I cannot recommend her enough!! We are first time parents and are not super comfy in front of the camera so we didn’t know what to expect. Candace immediately made us feel comfortable and made the entire shoot so much fun! She made sure I was okay with the walking and poses and continued to check in, which I really appreciated. Thank you so much Candace!!!
— Katie Armstrong Maternity Journey Session
I typically recommend scheduling your maternity session somewhere around 28–34 weeks. Your bump is usually beautifully defined by then, while you're hopefully still comfortable enough to move around and enjoy your session. Every pregnancy is different though, so we can always adjust based on how you're feeling.
Choose something that makes you feel comfortable and confident while showing off your bump. Dresses photograph beautifully, but you absolutely don't have to wear one. Once you're booked, you'll receive my What-to-Wear Guide along with maternity-specific tips to help you plan your look.
Absolutely. Maternity photos don't have to be only about Mom. Your partner and children are welcome to be part of the session so we can capture this season for your whole family, along with photographs focused just on you and your growing baby.
Yes! If you already know you want both, my Belly + Baby Bundle combines your Full Maternity Journey session and Newborn Session so we can photograph both your pregnancy and those first days with your baby while saving compared with booking the sessions separately.

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