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Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by Kristy Romero

When to Book Your Maternity Session (and Why the Timing Matters!)

Pregnancy is such a beautiful and transformative season, and it deserves to be celebrated and documented! One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “When should I book my maternity session?”

With my experience over the years, I recommend scheduling your maternity photos between 27 and 32 weeks. This time frame is ideal because your belly is beautifully round and prominent, but you’re likely still feeling comfortable enough to move around and enjoy the experience. It also gives me the time to deliver your images of you are wanting to use them for baby shower display or invites. Every pregnancy is different, but this window tends to strike that perfect balance for most expecting moms.

Styling Made Simple

When you book a maternity session with me, you’re not just getting beautiful images — you’re getting a full experience. I offer a carefully curated client wardrobe for mamas who want the ease of having something beautiful and flattering ready to go. My collection features pieces in neutral and warm tones, chosen to reflect the soft, earthy beauty of motherhood and to photograph timelessly in natural light. This matches my style and keeps the images more timeless. I do have some other options as well so be sure to discuss with me what you are looking for.

You’re also welcome to bring your own outfits — I’ll help guide you to ensure your look fits the tone and vision of your session.

The Beauty of the Outdoors

All of my maternity sessions take place outdoors, where the natural light and landscapes create a dreamy, organic backdrop. Whether it’s the golden hour glow in a field, a peaceful wooded trail, or the sandy shores of Wilmington, outdoor sessions are filled with warmth, movement, and connection. There’s something so special about capturing this chapter of your journey surrounded by nature.

Ready to plan your session?

If you’re in your second trimester, now is the perfect time to reach out and reserve your spot! Maternity sessions are best booked in advance to ensure availability during that sweet 27–32 week window.

Let’s celebrate the beauty of motherhood together — with soft tones, golden light, and all the love that’s growing. Be sure to contact me to book your maternity session consultation.

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Inspirations Photography specializes in maternity, newborn and milestone photography. Our newborn studio is located inside Wombs Window ultrasound in Wilmington, NC

Posted on April 18, 2023April 19, 2023 by Kristy Romero

I have been meaning to write this post for quiet some time now. Many have listened to me talk about it. It truly means so much to me, so I am taking the time while I have it today to get it out.

With the new technology we have at our finger tips, I believe we have forgotten how important it is to print our images. Whether it be a quick snap shot from our phone or an investment placed with a professional photographer. I truly believe it is important to hold that memory between our finger tips. I speak to my clients daily about the value of a print. What will you have to show your kids when they’re your age, now?

Think about it…

How much trust have you placed in technology? Starring at a computer screen vs. an actual print in your hand that can be passed down from generation to generation. Which do you trust? Yes, I do believe having digitals is important as a back up so you can make copies and add to your walls. But, do you?

I have a box in my garage of images of when my children were babies. Not just from a professional photographer but from my point and shoot of the days, the disposable cameras we all once held in our hands before the “phone” took over. The days where I held the film camera in my hand which also started my journey as a professional and still sits in my closet. It is the same camera that I find in old photos of my parents with me as a baby. My point in telling you this is that this generation and generations to come don’t have the advantage of pulling out an old box out from the garage or using the old camera their parents once used. I can always go to that box in my garage or stare at the images on my walls but I do quickly forget about the images that were lost on a hard drive or are even sitting on my computer now.

So I hope this post inspires you, alerts you and encourages you to print your images. Print your memories. We take pictures not because we don’t want to forget but because they were important enough to snap it, capture it and document it. Dont always put your trust in a computer that can fail tomorrow but in the print that you can hold in your hand and share with your children as they grow and become parents themselves.

And of course I can’t post this without sharing an adorable newborn baby with you. 🙂

Posted on June 10, 2014 by inspirations_admin

Oh what a sweet pair they are! Love these two to the moon and back!!!! Meet Kennedy and her Mommy. This little girl pours out such love even when she is tired and cranky…she is two and she melts my heart! Thank you for allowing me to continue to capture your families beauty!

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