Mums-to-be
Solo portraits that celebrate the bump, in colour and black and white.
Maternity Photoshoots in Northwood
Calm, flattering bump portraits in the Northwood studio, for you alone or with your partner and children, ideally between 28 and 34 weeks.
The short answer
Where can I have a maternity photoshoot near me?
Maternity photoshoots take place in the studio on The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, a short drive from Harrow, Pinner, Ruislip and Watford and two minutes' walk from Northwood Hills station. The best time is between about 28 and 34 weeks, when the bump is clearly rounded but you are still comfortable enough to relax and enjoy it. Sessions are booked in advance; call or WhatsApp 07956 505383 with your due date and we will plan the timing with you.
The session
What happens at a maternity shoot
The studio is warm and the session is unhurried, with time to sit down between set-ups. Posing is guided gently throughout, so you never have to wonder where to put your hands, and we keep going until you have pictures you love.
The studio gives clean, timeless portraits whatever the weather, with full control over the light. If you would rather be outdoors in spring blossom or autumn colour, say so and we will advise on the best option for the season.
Timing
When to book your maternity photos
Weeks 28 to 32 suit classic, styled sessions while energy is good and posing is comfortable; weeks 33 to 36 show the bump at its largest, though some poses may feel harder. If you are expecting twins, the session is usually planned nearer 28 weeks. Book a few weeks ahead so the date lands inside that window.
Wardrobe
What to wear for a maternity photoshoot
The aim is to show the bump, not hide it. Bring something fitted and something flowing: bump-hugging pieces show the shape, while long dresses and gowns add movement. Solid colours photograph cleanly, and we are happy to advise on a palette before the day.
Partners and older children are welcome in the frame and often make the warmest pictures of the set.
Who it is for
Who it suits
Couples
Tender portraits of the two of you before the baby arrives.
Growing families
Older brothers and sisters in the picture, telling the story of the family.
Take home
What you take home
Soft bump portraits
A gallery of edited portraits to choose your favourites from, with no pressure to decide on the day.
Black and white edits
Classic monochrome versions alongside colour.
Wall art and albums
Fine-art prints, framed pieces and albums can be ordered afterwards.
Practical details
Finding the studio
- Studio: The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, in the middle of the Northwood Hills shopping parade. Get directions
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10:30 to 18:00, Sunday 13:00 to 18:00
- By Tube: Northwood Hills station on the Metropolitan line, two minutes' walk from the door
- By car: parking close by; Pinner, Ruislip and Rickmansworth are a few minutes away, with Harrow and Watford a short drive
- Booking: sessions are booked in advance by phone or WhatsApp on 07956 505383, or with the form below
- Prices: given on request by phone or WhatsApp
How to book
How booking works
Tell us your due date
Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we pencil in a date inside the best window.
Plan outfits
We help with colours and what to bring.
Your session
A relaxed, guided sitting in the warm studio.
Bump to baby
Many parents add a newborn session in the first couple of weeks after the birth.
Good to know
Maternity photoshoots: questions answered
Between roughly 28 and 34 weeks. Earlier suits styled sessions while energy is high, and nearer the end shows the bump at its largest.
One fitted outfit that shows the bump and one flowing dress or gown work well together. Solid colours photograph best.
Yes. Partners and older children are welcome and add warmth to the set.
Prices are given on request by phone or WhatsApp, and depend on the session and the prints or albums you choose.
Yes. A maternity session before the birth and a newborn session in the first couple of weeks can be combined into one package.
Most maternity sessions are in the Northwood studio, which is warm and private; an outdoor session is possible if you prefer natural light and seasonal colour.
Kaushik Bathia, FBIPP and FMPA, photographs every session personally and has done so from the Northwood studio since 2001, with five European Kodak Gold Awards along the way.
Book ahead
Expecting a baby?
Tell us your due date and we will plan a maternity session at the right time.