It’s that time of year—time for presents, treats, and, if you’re getting ready to welcome a little one in the coming year, holiday maternity photos!

It was wonderful to welcome this mother-to-be to my St. Cloud, MN photography studio earlier this month. Since it was December, we wanted to do a holiday theme while still getting pictures that she could enjoy year-round. We decided that a red, green, white, and gold color scheme would be perfect! That way when mom mixes and matches the pictures she’ll get that festive vibe we wanted to capture, but she can also use the maternity pictures featuring white and gold for a more neutral look.

We picked out some really pretty outfits to show off that beautiful baby bump! If you’re planning a maternity photo session, don’t stress about what to wear. While you’re welcome to bring your own outfits, I also have plenty of choices at the photo studio.

And while you’re planning, keep props in mind too! They aren’t just for newborn pictures. As a St. Cloud, MN maternity photographer I also keep plenty that can be used for pregnancy pictures too. I loved the choice of the throne and angel wings for this mama—they played in perfectly to our holiday theme while still being great stand-alone props too.

If you’re getting ready to welcome a little one soon, I hope you’ll contact me! Whether you want maternity photos, newborn photos, or both, I’d love to work with you to plan a session you’ll absolutely love!

Happy Holidays!