Orange County
Maternity Photographer
Pregnancy is full of anticipation, beauty, and change and it deserves to be documented. My maternity sessions are held in the same Newport Beach studio as my newborn work, with a focus on natural posing, soft light, and timeless simplicity. These sessions are typically scheduled between 28–34 weeks, when your belly is beautifully round but you're still comfortable moving and posing.
I keep my maternity sessions calm, guided, and relaxed. You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do with your hands, I’ll direct you gently so everything feels natural and flattering. The studio is filled with neutral tones and soft textures that keep the focus on you, your baby, and the connection you're already building. There are no flashy gowns or overly styled setups here, just quiet, honest portraits that feel elevated yet approachable. I want you to walk away feeling confident, beautiful, and connected to this chapter in your story.
As with all my work, my goal is to make the experience as easy and stress-free as possible. From prep to final delivery, I handle every detail with care and intention. If you're looking for a maternity photographer in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, or Irvine who offers a clean, natural aesthetic in a calm studio environment, I would be honored to capture this special moment in your journey.
Interested in a maternity session on location?
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Nicole was wonderful!
"We have worked with her a few times and every time has been seamless.
She truly has captured the personality and joy of our little girl in these
photos. She has such a talent for making everyone feel comfortable and
at ease, which is a huge part of why the photos are so beautiful.
The final gallery was absolutely stunning and we are so happy with
how the photos turned out. We can't wait to work with her again"!
Jena - Costa Mesa, CA
So how does everything work?
Let me explain...
Investment
Orange County Maternity Photography
Maternity Session Pricing
Included in your session:
1 hour session in the white studio or on location
Proofing gallery to select the images for your package
20 Professionally retouched images
1 5x7 print of each image selected in your package
$575
Frequently Asked Questions
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My calendar fills up quickly so I suggest you book your session early on in your pregnancy. We will pick a date sometime around 28-34 weeks.
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Yes! I love location shoots and I have an equal amount of clients that choose sessions in studio and on location. I have a list of locations that work beautifully for maternity shoots.
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YES! I encourage this! You are all part of your story.
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We will work together on finding outfits you feel great in for your Orange County Maternity session. Once you book, I will send you some links of my favorite places to find maternity outfits and also a Pinterest board with inspo for you and your family.
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Orange County Maternity Photography
Nicole with Chasing Poppies Photography is a full-service, luxury photographer in Orange County, California. She specializes in newborn, maternity, cake smash and family photography and has a timeless, pure aesthetic.
Nicole serves Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, San Clemente and more.