Studio Maternity Sessions in Okotoks, Alberta — A Session That Feels Like You
There's a particular kind of magic in the weeks before a baby arrives. The house isn't quite ready. Your body feels entirely unfamiliar. And your older child still doesn't quite grasp what's coming — only that something is.
This session captured all of it.
Mama came into the studio in Okotoks with her son, her tattoos, her joy, and her whole heart on the surface. What unfolded over the next hour was the kind of session that reminds me exactly why I do this work.
Why a Studio Maternity Session?
There's something uniquely powerful about a clean, light-filled studio. No distracting backgrounds. No weather to fight. No rushing through golden hour. Just you, whoever you bring with you, and the space to actually feel everything — without the noise.
The white walls and soft window light we work with in Okotoks create images that are timeless. Whether we're shooting intimate close-ups of your bump or full-family moments with a very enthusiastic big brother, the result is always the same: photographs that look like you, not like a template.
What to Expect
Your session includes multiple wardrobe looks — so if you want intimate lingerie shots and casual jeans-and-a-tee moments with your kids, we do both. We move through the session at whatever pace feels comfortable for you. There's no rush. There's no wrong way to look. There's only the real, unfiltered version of this chapter.
Investment
Studio maternity sessions in Okotoks start at $395 + GST.
That includes your session time, professional direction, and a beautifully curated gallery. Payment plans are available — reach out and we'll figure out what works for you.
Book Your Session
Due dates come faster than anyone expects. If you're between 28–36 weeks, now is the time to reach out.
Sessions are photographed at my private studio in Okotoks, Alberta. I work with mamas across Calgary, Okotoks, High River, Cochrane, Airdrie, and the surrounding area.
Baby Session in Studio | Okotoks Photographer
One of my favourite families came to see me in my studio for their ‘baby’ session. Families who book their maternity and newborn sessions with me have the option of adding on a ‘baby’ session as well…which means when your baby can sit and is full of big smiles and chubby limbs. It’s definitely one of my favourite times to photograph babies. In my baby plan, you can also mix and match studio sessions with in-home lifestyle sessions so that at the end of the first year, you can create a first year album that truly documents each stage of this exciting time in your family’s life.
At a ‘baby’ session, the focus is truly on your newest family member, but I love when siblings come! My studio space is natural light so there is no big, scary gear that kids can tip over. Instead there are toys and treats…and, at this session—my teenage daughter who is home schooled help with managing it all. A built in babysitter!!
Email me now to learn all about belly to baby plans in my studio!
~ Dana
Calgary Maternity Photographer -- In Studio Session
One of the most commonly asked questions I get as a photographer is ‘what is your favourite thing to photograph?’. And, if I’m honest, the simple answer is connection….but, that has become kind of cliche in the photography world I feel. And, so I search to find a deeper answer, but currently come up empty. Connection. That really is what it boils down to in all of my sessions. Even when I am photographing one person…I am searching for that connection between them and I. I know when I get it and it makes me the happiest. It’s the driving force behind my work, really.
All of that said…maternity and the connection that you can find in a maternity session…that is probably my favourite. I’m not sure why except maybe it’s that whole mystery connection between mom and babe before baby is earthside. I remember how very special that was for me and it is certainly very special to witness in other people. I also believe that when a couple is expecting, the anticipation brings them closer. So, often, their connection is deeper as well. Then, throw in an older sibling and that feeling that these are the last moments of them being an older child and, truly, the room overflows with love. Whether we are on location or in studio…the background almost doesn’t matter…as long as you just show up ready to let me bear witness to it all, we are good.
As I have said before, I have a large maternity closet and sometimes…even when moms don’t plan on it…they arrive and think—let’s play dress up. I like when that happens. The white dress that we used in this session is BY FAR the favourite choice of my clients. I’m currently on the hunt for some pieces that will become the next favourite! Can’t wait to show you what I find ;) So…some new favourite maternity images from a recent studio session. Enjoy!
Okotoks Maternity Photography
I absolutely love having a studio. One of the best reasons is because it allows me to work with AMAZING people like make up and hair stylist Karli from Love and Colour. She can come in and pamper my maternity and new mother clients so that they can look and feel their best by the time they are in front of my camera. It also allows me to keep an ever growing wardrobe for my clients. This is also especially helpful for my clients who are expecting because not everyone wants to go out and buy a special outfit for their session, so I make it easy for them to just come shopping in my client. And, like in this client's session, we can do more than one look.
The outdoor images were all shot within a 5 minute walk from my studio. It's nice to have such flexibility all in one location. After our more 'intimate' session, her 3 older children joined her to celebrate the impending arrival of their newest brother or sister.
I cannot wait to meet this little baby later this month. If you are expecting, I'd love to hear from you and help you book your day of pampering and creating beautiful imagery.
~ Dana