Including Your Partner and Children in Your Maternity Photos?

This is a question I’m asked often, and the answer is always a gentle yes. Including your partner and children in your maternity photos can be a beautiful way to tell the story of your growing family and capture the connections that already exist before your baby arrives.

Whether you’d like a few images together or your entire session to include your family, everything is planned with care, comfort, and calm in mind.

Creating Space for Connection

Maternity photos aren’t just about your bump — they’re about this chapter in your family’s story. Including your partner or children allows us to capture quiet moments of anticipation, closeness, and love.

I focus on natural interaction rather than posed perfection. A hand resting on your bump, a cuddle from behind, a child leaning in for a kiss — these small, genuine moments often become the most meaningful images of all.

A Calm, Child-Friendly Studio Experience

My studio is a peaceful, welcoming space designed to feel relaxed for both adults and little ones. Sessions are unhurried and flexible, allowing children to settle in their own time.

There’s no expectation for children to sit still or behave a certain way. I gently guide them where needed but always allow room for natural movement and personality — which is often where the magic happens.

How Partners Are Included

Partners are very welcome to be part of the session, whether for a few images or throughout. I’ll guide you both into natural, comfortable positions that feel easy and authentic, with no awkward posing.

Many partners arrive feeling a little unsure, but almost always leave surprised by how relaxed and enjoyable the experience felt.

What Should Everyone Wear?

For studio maternity sessions, I recommend keeping everyone’s outfits soft, neutral, and simple so the focus remains on connection rather than clothing.

I’m always happy to offer guidance on coordinating outfits for partners and children, and mums are welcome to choose a dress from my client wardrobe to ensure everything ties together beautifully.

Balancing Family Photos and Time Just for You

If you’d like, we can include a mixture of images — some with your partner and children, and some just of you. This balance allows you to celebrate both your role as a mum and this quiet, personal moment in your journey.

We’ll plan this together so the session flows naturally and feels unrushed.

A Little Reassurance

Your children don’t need to smile on cue.Your partner doesn’t need to know how to pose.Nothing needs to be perfect.

All that matters is the connection you share.

Including your family in your maternity photos is a lovely way to pause and reflect on where you are right now — before life shifts into its next beautiful chapter.

If you’re unsure what would work best for you, I’m always happy to talk it through and help you decide what feels right.

Hannah x