Sarasota Maternity Photographer

Preserve this fleeting season, before your legacy begins.

This season goes by so quickly. My maternity sessions are designed to help you feel beautiful, relaxed, and celebrated, with portraits you’ll treasure long after your baby arrives.

Sessions can take place in your home with a full studio setup, on the beach at golden hour, or at any location that feels meaningful to you, indoors or out. From gowns to hair and makeup, every detail is planned for you.

What’s Included

A Fully Styled Maternity Experience

• A planning consultation to design your session, locations, and looks
• Access to my client closet of maternity gowns
• Professional hair and makeup with Signature sessions
• Gentle, guided posing that flatters your bump and feels natural
• Partner and sibling portraits, if you’d like them included

When to Book

The Best Time for Maternity Photos
Most maternity sessions are scheduled between 28 and 34 weeks, when your bump is beautifully round but you’re still comfortable. I recommend booking in your second trimester to reserve your date.

Choose a gallery below to explore studio and outdoor sessions.

Studio Maternity

On-Location Maternity

Sarasota Maternity Photographer
Pricing & session Information

Portraits from $300 · Portrait bundles from $1,600
Most families invest around $5,000

Your booking fee reserves your date.
Portraits and artwork are purchased separately,
and every portrait includes its matching digital file.


Signature Luxe Session
$700
Multiple locations and looks, such as an in-home studio setup paired with a beach or wooded setting. Professional hair and makeup is included.


Signature Express Session
$400
An in-home studio session or single outdoor location, with multiple gown changes and professional hair and makeup included.

Petite Outdoor Session
$250
A shorter golden hour session on the beach, with gowns from my client closet.

Plans For Growing Families

Bump to Baby
Add a maternity session to your newborn collection, with your maternity portraits included in your album or Portfolio Box. Your whole story, from bump to baby, told together.

First Year Plan
Newborn, 6 month milestone, and cake smash sessions, with your baby’s first year told in one album. Available with 3 easy payments.

Your Portraits, Beautifully Displayed

Your photographs deserve more than a folder on your computer. Every session is designed with beautiful artwork in mind –
from handcrafted albums to framed wall art and custom painted portraits.

Framed Wall Art

Statement pieces,
designed to become part of your home.

Wall Art Presentation Box

A curated wall art collection designed to grow
with your family over time.

Albums

Beautifully crafted albums
that tell your family’s story.

Album offered when you book a sarasota portrait session with photographer lisa bigness

Matted Print Collections

Gorgeous display pieces perfect for gifting and preserving favorite portraits.

Your Portraits, Beautifully Displayed

Your photographs deserve more than a folder on your computer. Every session is designed with beautiful artwork in mind –
from handcrafted albums to framed wall art and custom painted portraits.

Framed Wall Art

Statement pieces,
designed to become part of your home.

Wall Art
Presentation Box

A curated wall art collection designed to grow with your family over time.

Albums

Beautifully crafted albums
that tell your family’s story.

Album offered when you book a sarasota portrait session with photographer lisa bigness

Matted Print Collections

Gorgeous display pieces perfect for gifting and preserving favorite portraits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does an in-home studio session work?
A: I bring my full studio setup to your home. We’ll choose the best space together during your consultation. A living room or bedroom with a little open floor space works well.

Q: What should I wear?
A: You’re welcome to choose from my client closet of maternity gowns. We’ll plan your looks together at your consultation, so you don’t have to stress about what to wear. For inspiration, see my guide to the best maternity gowns for photos.

Q: When should I schedule my maternity session?
A: Between 28 and 34 weeks is ideal. Booking in your second trimester gives you the best choice of dates.

Q: Can my partner and children be included?
A: Absolutely. Many families love having a few portraits together, and I’m happy to include them.

Q: What if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
A: Florida weather can change quickly, especially during summer. If needed, we’ll reschedule or adjust timing based on the forecast.

Q: How do I know what session type is best for me?
A: I would love to help you with this! Reach out through the contact form, or email me at hello@lisabigness.com. You can also visit my blog post “Which Sarasota Photography Session Is Right for You?”

Q: Can I book newborn photos at the same time?
A: Yes! My Bump to Baby option pairs your maternity session with your newborn collection, so your whole story is told together.

Q: Can we bring our dog?
A: Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly locations as long as someone is available to assist when they’re not in photos.

Q: Do I have to know how to pose?
A: Not at all. I’ll guide you every step of the way with natural prompts and gentle direction so your photographs feel relaxed, connected, and authentic.

Client testimonials

Ready to Plan Your Sarasota Family Photography Session?

Whether you’re celebrating a new baby, updating family photographs, or dreaming up something completely unique, I’d love to help create meaningful artwork your family will enjoy for years to come.

Ready to Plan Your Sarasota Family Photography Session?

Whether you’re celebrating a new baby, updating family photographs, or dreaming up something completely unique, I’d love to help create meaningful artwork your family will enjoy for years to come.