maternity and newborn photographer
NOW booking fall / winter 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY
Timeless, Natural & Beautifully You
WHETHER YOU ENVISION AN INTIMATE STUDIO SESSION OR BEAUTIFUL PORTRAITS OUTDOORS, MY GOAL IS TO CREATE PHOTOGRAPHS THAT FEEL LIKE YOU — TIMELESS, EMOTIONAL, AND FULL OF CONNECTION.
Pregnancy is such a short chapter of your life, but the way you feel about this little person growing inside you will stay with you forever.
Your changing body, the anticipation, the excitement, the tenderness, and the love you already feel for someone you haven’t even met yet — these are the moments worth remembering.
As a Charlottesville maternity photographer, I create natural, intimate maternity portraits that celebrate you, your body, and this beautiful season of becoming a mother.
Whether you envision an intimate studio session or beautiful portraits outdoors, my goal is to create photographs that feel like you — timeless, emotional, and full of connection.
NATURAL-LIGHT STUDIO SESSION IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
My Charlottesville natural-light studio offers a simple, warm and intimate setting for your maternity session.
The space is designed to keep the focus on you, your connection, and the beauty of this moment.
* Beautiful natural light
* Gentle direction and posing
* A relaxed, intimate experience
* Access to my curated maternity client closet
* Styling guidance before your session
* A private space to change and get comfortable
* Beautiful portraits in both color and black & white
OUTDOOR MATERNITY SESSION
For those who love nature and want something a little more organic, maternity sessions can also take place at one of my favorite outdoor locations around Charlottesville.
Imagine soft evening light, tall grass, beautiful Virginia scenery, and photographs that feel effortless and connected.
Outdoor sessions are especially beautiful during spring, summer and fall when we can take advantage of the natural landscape and golden light.
I will help you choose a location that fits the look and feeling you want for your photographs.
WHEN SHOULD YOU BOOK YOUR MATERNITY SESSION?
I typically recommend scheduling your maternity session between 30 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, when your belly is beautifully visible but you are still relatively comfortable.
Every pregnancy is different, though, so we can choose the timing that feels right for you.
I recommend reaching out during your second trimester to reserve your date, especially if you are hoping for a specific weekend or season.
"I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Karolina.
She did both my maternity and newborn sessions and I have been beyond blown away. Not only does she create the most stunning images that I will cherish forever, but she is also so kind and professional. Her studio location is dreamy and she provides you with a client closet if you'd like"
READY TO DOCUMENT THIS CHAPTER?
I’d love to create maternity photographs that feel natural, intimate and completely yours.
Whether you are looking for a Charlottesville studio maternity session surrounded by beautiful natural light or an outdoor session somewhere in the Virginia countryside, we’ll create an experience that feels relaxed and personal