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Side profile of a pregnant belly with a bright bouquet of daisies and roses held to her chest on a soft white curtain set

Maternity sessions in Bemidji, glow and all.

Most of pregnancy, you don’t feel glamorous. You feel tired, stretched, and focused on what comes next. That’s exactly why this matters. We’ll style the set, dress you from our studio gown closet, and guide every pose, so you can finally see what we see: just how stunning you are right now.

Starting at
$199
Gowns
Included
Partners & kids
Welcome
See photos
Same day

40+ sets, one studio

Moody, romantic, bright, or bold. We also shoot on location.

A gown closet for mamas

Flowing gowns, velvet, lace, tulle robes, and crowns, all included.

Nearly 20 years behind the camera

Posing that feels flattering, comfortable, and natural.

the glow

Mom-to-be in a jeweled crown wrapped in flowing pink chiffon in front of a painted floral backdrop
Pregnant mom kneeling to kiss her toddler on the forehead during a studio maternity session

Why mamas love it

Before everything changes, remember this.

One day you’ll look back on this season and remember the sweet anticipation of waiting to meet your baby. And one day, they’ll look at these photos and know how loved they already were, long before they were ever held in your arms.

Maternity photos don’t just capture the bump. They capture the feeling, the transition, and the woman you are right now. Come on your own, bring your partner, or bring the big brothers and sisters who are about to get a promotion.

“You are more than a mom. This moment is worth documenting.”

One session, many looks

Soft, bold, or effortlessly you.

Maternity doesn’t have to fit into one box. In a single session we can move through different styles: soft and connected with your growing baby, bold and artistic, then something relaxed and effortlessly you. Pick from our gown closet, pair it with any of our studio sets, and we’ll handle the lighting, posing, and every little detail.

  • Flowing chiffon
  • Emerald velvet
  • Tulle robes & crowns
  • Moody black and white
  • Spotlight & shadow
  • Vintage vanity
  • Botanical library
  • Winter wonderland
  • Lupines in Duluth
  • Partner & sibling looks
  • + Your idea here
Expectant mother in an emerald velvet bell-sleeve gown cradling her bump on a snowy winter set at Kirby Photography
Mom-to-be in a gold crown and flowing emerald tulle robe on a vintage wainscot set
Expecting couple holding hands on a moody botanical library set, mom in a sage macrame maternity gown
Pregnant woman in a pink pleated dress leaning on an antique vanity with roses and warm lamplight
Profile of a pregnant woman in a fitted red gown by a bright curtained window surrounded by roses
Black and white portrait of an expecting mother in a lace maternity gown looking toward the light

Bring your people.

Partners, big brothers and sisters, even the dog. The Classic and Signature sessions give you time for couple and family looks along with your solo portraits.

How it works

We've already thought of everything, so you don't have to.

Choose your session

Pick the package that fits and book online in minutes. Payment plans are available on the Classic and Signature.

Plan your looks

Share your style, your colors, or a place that means something to you. We’ll suggest gowns and sets to match.

Arrive and glow

Your sets are ready and waiting. Get ready in our prep rooms, choose from the gown closet, and relax. We’ll guide every pose.

See them the same day

No weeks of waiting. View your images right after your session and choose your favorites.

Packages & pricing

Choose your experience.

Every session is styled from start to finish. The difference is how many looks and images you’d like to walk away with. Most mamas choose the Classic, so there’s time for a few different looks and for your people too.

★ Most popular

The Classic Session

1 hour session · up to 60 minutes of camera time

$399 session

$75 retainer to reserve your date (applied to your total). Payment plans available.

Room for a few looks, and your people too.

  • 2 to 3 styled sets or backdrops
  • Full access to our studio wardrobe and gown closet
  • Classic portraits plus candid moments
  • Couple and family looks welcome
  • Your 25 favorite digital images
  • Same-day photo viewing

Why mamas upgrade from the Petite: 2.5x the images, 3x the camera time, and room for 2 to 3 different looks instead of one. Adding 10 more images to the Petite runs $200, which lands at the same $399 but still gets you only 20 photos and one look.

The Petite Session

45 minute session · 20 minutes of camera time

$199 session

$100 retainer to reserve your date (applied to your total)

One simple, beautiful look, just for you.

  • 1 set or backdrop, preset to your requests
  • 1 outfit from our studio wardrobe
  • Your 10 favorite digital images
  • Same-day photo viewing
  • Multiple looks or sets
  • Couple or family looks

★ Best value

The Signature Session

2 hour session · up to 2 hours of camera time

$599 session

$100 retainer to reserve your date (applied to your total). Payment plans available.

Your whole story, told in full, without watching the clock.

  • Multiple custom-styled sets and looks
  • Full studio wardrobe with time for outfit changes
  • Solo, couple, and family portraits
  • Your 40 favorite digital images
  • Same-day photo viewing
  • Upgrade to more digitals or heirloom artwork

Evening, weekend, and on-location sessions are available by request. Please review our studio policies before booking. Questions? Text us at 218-766-7856

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Make it yours

Add a little extra glow.

Add any of these when you book, or upgrade your images at your same-day viewing.

Specialty set · from $75

With 40+ sets and hundreds of backdrops ready to go, most looks cost nothing extra. Custom build-outs start at $75, and we'll talk through any added cost before we begin.

Extra digital images · $30 each

Fell in love with one more? Add single images to your collection at your viewing.

Image collections · from $125

5 more images $125
10 more images $200
20 more images $300
The full gallery (32 images) $400

The next chapter

And then comes baby.

When your little one arrives, we’ll be ready. Book a Signature Newborn Session in our cozy studio, surrounded by 100+ wraps, layers, and props, or ask about a Fresh 48 session at the hospital to capture those very first hours. Many mamas plan both at the same time so nothing gets missed.

  • Studio newborn sessions100+ wraps, layers, and props, styled for your baby
  • Fresh 48Those very first hours, at your hospital
  • You belong in the photos tooMom and baby portraits, just ask

From our mamas

Glowing reviews, literally.

Expecting couple embracing in a field of purple lupines above Lake Superior during a Duluth maternity session

★★★★★

If you are looking for a photographer who will travel with you to get the perfect photos, then you have come to the right place! Arica is amazing to work with and very accommodating when it comes to finding the perfect location for your dream photo shoot. She is very friendly and helps you get in positions that are flattering and still comfortable and natural.
Sierra S. · Google review · Duluth maternity session

★★★★★

We have been beyond blessed to have Arica capturing our family's moments since practically birth with all my 6 kids... These photos are more than pictures. They are memories we will cherish forever.
Brittney M. · Google review

★★★★★

Have been bringing my kids to see Arica for 6 years. She's patient and knows how to get all the right angles and best pictures of my kids and I.
Destiny Z. · Google review

Good to know

Maternity questions.

When is the best time for maternity photos?

Most mamas book between about 28 and 34 weeks, when your bump is beautifully round but you're still comfortable moving between looks. Reserve your date early in your second trimester so you get the day you want.

What should I wear?

You don't need to shop. Our studio gown closet has flowing gowns, velvet, lace, tulle robes, and crowns, all included with your session. Bring a favorite outfit too if you'd like, and use our prep rooms to change between looks.

Can my partner and kids be in the photos?

Absolutely. The Classic and Signature sessions give you time for couple and family looks along with your solo portraits. The Petite is one simple look, just for you.

Do you offer maternity sessions on location?

Yes. We photograph in our studio, on our outdoor grounds, and on location around the lakes area, Duluth, and special spots that mean something to you. Just ask and we'll plan it together.

Do you do Fresh 48 sessions at the hospital?

Yes. If you'd like, we'll come to your hospital within the first 48 hours after birth to capture those very first moments with your baby. Let us know your due date and we'll help you plan it.

Can I plan my maternity and newborn sessions together?

Yes, and many mamas do. Mention your due date when you book your maternity session and we'll help you plan your newborn session too, whether that's in our studio or a Fresh 48 at the hospital.

I don't feel glamorous right now. Should I still book?

Yes, and you're exactly who this is for. Most of pregnancy doesn't feel glamorous. We'll guide every pose, handle the lighting and styling, and help you see what we see: just how stunning you are right now.

Do you offer maternity boudoir?

Yes. For something more intimate, our 21+ Lounge offers tasteful, empowering maternity boudoir sessions. Text us and we'll walk you through the options.

When will we see our photos?

The same day. You'll view your images right after your session and choose your favorites while the moment is fresh. More digital images and printed artwork can be added at your viewing.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, payment plans are available on the Classic and Signature sessions. Text us at 218-766-7856 and we'll set one up.

Where is your studio?

Our warehouse studio is at 8147 US-2 in Bemidji, MN, just west of the Bemidji airport. Mamas visit us from Bemidji, Cass Lake, Blackduck, Park Rapids, and all around the lakes area, and we travel for on-location sessions too.

This season goes by fast

Let's celebrate your glow.

Reserve your session today and we’ll take care of the gowns, the sets, and the posing. All you have to do is show up and let us show you how beautiful you are.

Maternity from$199
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