Carmel California Maternity Photographer
Elegant, emotive maternity portraits that celebrate your beauty, strength, and this incredible season of life.
Celebrate Your Journey with Carmel Maternity Photography
Whether you're dreaming of golden-hour photos on Carmel Beach, soft and serene portraits in my Monterey studio, or a romantic session among wildflowers and cliffs, I’ll help you create timeless maternity images that feel personal and powerful.
Why Choose Carmel for Your Maternity Photos?
Carmel-by-the-Sea offers a dreamy blend of coastal charm, soft golden light, and serene backdrops that elevate your maternity session from simple portraits to artful storytelling. Whether you prefer windswept cliffs, quiet beaches, blooming gardens, or cobblestone paths, Carmel’s natural beauty adds timeless elegance to this special season of life.
Choosing Carmel means:
Golden hour glow with ocean breezes
Quiet, romantic locations perfect for intimate moments
Variety of settings — from storybook town charm to wild coastal views
Mild, coastal weather year-round for comfortable sessions
Your maternity photos deserve a setting as beautiful as the journey you’re on. Carmel is the perfect canvas.
What Makes My Maternity Sessions Different
Carmel offers more than just a scenic backdrop—it brings serenity, softness, and soul to your maternity session. And when you're preparing to document such a meaningful season, you deserve more than just beautiful photos. You deserve someone who understands how to make the experience effortless, uplifting, and deeply personal.
15+ years of styling experience
I’ll help you choose outfits that flatter your bump, move beautifully on camera, and feel true to your personal style.
A soulful, stress-free experience
From booking to gallery delivery, I bring a calm presence and handle the details so you can stay in the moment.
Calm, thoughtful direction
You don’t need to know how to pose—I’ll gently guide you to feel confident and comfortable, so the emotions come through naturally.
Location expertise
Whether it's a quiet beach, windswept meadow, or charming cobblestone street in Carmel-by-the-Sea, I know how to find the softest light and most flattering views.
Cinematic, timeless editing
Each image is hand-edited with care, resulting in soft, romantic, editorial-style portraits you’ll treasure forever.
Meet Your Carmel California Maternity Photographer.
I’m Erin
A maternity photographer based in Carmel, California, passionate about documenting the beauty, strength, and softness of motherhood.
With years of experience photographing growing families across Carmel, Big Sur, and Monterey, I specialize in natural, editorial-style maternity portraits that feel timeless and deeply personal. Whether we’re capturing your session along the coast at golden hour or in my cozy Cannery Row studio, my goal is to help you feel confident, radiant, and completely seen.
I provide gentle posing guidance, wardrobe support, and a calm, encouraging atmosphere so you can fully enjoy the experience. Every image is hand-edited with care, capturing not just what this season looks like — but what it feels like.
Let’s celebrate your motherhood journey with photos that honor this fleeting and powerful time.
Carmel by the Sea Maternity Photography Packages Include:
Fun, laid back experience
Location Guidance
Planning Consultation
Personalized Session Curation
Wardrobe Guidance
Carmel by the Sea Maternity Photography Packages and Pricing
Package One
2 hours | 2–3 nearby micro-locations | 60+ edited images
Perfect for capturing the full essence of this season—with space for movement, outfit changes, and a variety of stunning backdrops.
Includes:
2–3 nearby Carmel or Big Sur locations (e.g., forest trail, beach, coastal cliffs)
Outfit changes for more visual variety
Extended golden hour light for dreamy, cinematic imagery
Creative, candid, and posed moments
Gentle posing and natural direction
Online gallery with high-resolution images + print rights
Wardrobe guidance + planning consultation
$1,000.00
Package Two
90-minute session | 2 locations | 50+ edited images
Designed for parents-to-be who want a beautiful mix of editorial portraits and soft storytelling without feeling rushed.
Includes:
2 Carmel or Big Sur locations (e.g., redwoods + beach or garden + cliffside)
Up to 2 outfit changes
Relaxed and gentle posing with movement prompts
Online gallery with high-resolution images + print rights
Planning call with location and wardrobe suggestions
Travel included within the area
$800.00
*Most Popular Package
60 minute session | 1 location | 30+ edited images
A relaxed and heartfelt session focused on connection and quiet beauty.
Includes:
One handpicked location in Carmel or Big Sur (e.g., beach, garden, studio, or forest)
One outfit
Soft posing and emotion-led guidance
Online gallery with digital download + print rights
Planning consultation + location tips
Package Three
$650.00
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Let’s Plan Your Big Sur or Carmel Maternity Session
Whether this is your first baby or your third, your maternity journey is worth celebrating. I’ll help you feel beautiful, empowered, and totally at ease. Ready to book your maternity session in Carmel or Monterey?
FAQs: Carmel Maternity Photography
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The ideal time for a maternity session is between 28 and 34 weeks. This is when your bump is beautifully visible, and you’re typically still comfortable enough to move around during the session.
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I photograph maternity sessions in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Big Sur, and Monterey, offering a variety of dreamy backdrops like coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, redwood groves, gardens, and golden fields. I’ll help you choose the perfect location based on your vision and comfort.
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I photograph maternity sessions in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Big Sur, and Monterey, offering a variety of dreamy backdrops like coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, redwood groves, gardens, and golden fields. I’ll help you choose the perfect location based on your vision and comfort.
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I provide wardrobe guidance for all sessions and love recommending soft, flowing outfits that photograph beautifully. I also share a curated Amazon affiliate wardrobe guide with outfits that suit the Carmel and Big Sur landscape.
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Absolutely! Your partner and little ones are welcome to join. These photos celebrate your growing family, and I love capturing the connection between you all.
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It’s best to book 4–8 weeks in advance, especially during busy seasons (spring and fall). This gives us time to plan the location, wardrobe, and schedule for the best lighting.
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Coastal weather can be unpredictable, but we always have options. I keep a few backup dates available for rescheduling and offer indoor studio sessions as an alternative if needed.
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Depending on your package, you’ll receive between 25 and 60+ hand-edited images delivered via an online gallery. You’ll have full download access and print rights for personal use.
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Yes! I guide you gently through natural, flattering poses that highlight your pregnancy in the most beautiful and comfortable way. My goal is to help you feel confident and at ease.
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I currently specialize in maternity sessions, but I’m happy to recommend trusted Monterey newborn photographers if you’d like to continue capturing your journey after baby arrives.
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