Today on the blog, I wanted to share with you some examples of beautiful outdoor maternity photoshoot sessions I’ve taken recently while out on location.

Since the leaves are changing colour and falling to the ground now, it’s the perfect time to have an outdoor maternity photoshoot.

The gorgeous burnt oranges, browns and yellows are everywhere at the moment. And these wonderful autumn colours create a stunning backdrop for my photographs.

I’ve been loving the chance to create maternity portraits with an autumnal twist, as you’ll see!

On-location maternity photography in Dorset

As you’ll know if you’ve been following my work for a while, I love doing studio portraits. But I equally love getting outdoors with my camera.

My photographer friend Jacqui and I are always on the lookout for new locations although we find that the best places for autumnal colour are often local parks and woodlands. There are several places in and around Bournemouth and Poole, near to my photography studio here in Dorset, which never disappoint.

When scouting for a potential location, I specifically seek out places where there are plenty of leaves on the ground as this creates a lovely carpet of colour. And I look for trees we can incorporate into the shot as well.

For example, isn’t this one of Emma absolutely stunning? So serene and elegant – I absolutely love it.

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But I’m also keen to ensure there aren’t too many people around, so you don’t feel that you’re in front of an audience. My pregnant lady clients wearing luxurious dresses have been known to turn heads if there are people nearby!

New maternity gowns – perfect for autumn and winter

As well as being excited about the changing seasons, I’m just totally in love with my new range of maternity gowns.

Since it’s autumn (and winter will along before we know it), I’ve recently bought a new batch of maternity dresses to add to my ever-growing collection. I now have these stunning velvet dresses in a number of different colours and they look A-MA-ZING on!

They are super luxe dresses and are so flattering. They catch the light beautifully. Aren’t they fab?!

I’ve got them in a dusky pink and a rich deep blue so far. But because they come in a range of beautiful colours and look so fantastic on camera, I’m also toying with the idea of buying some more (I know, I know, but I just can’t resist!).

The gold and burnt orange ones are definitely on my wish list.

Book your autumnal outdoor maternity photoshoot today

So, if you’re in your final months of pregnancy, why not book yourself in for an outdoor maternity photoshoot with me?

You’ll have the chance to wear one of these stunning new dresses if you wanted. And you’ll get the chance to be photographed like these lovely ladies out and about among the beautiful autumn colours while it lasts.

Outdoor maternity photoshoots with the rest of the family

An outdoor maternity photoshoot in autumn is perfect if you’re after flattering pictures that capture you at this extra special time in your pregnancy. It’s a chance to take some much-needed time out from the last-minute preparations before your baby arrives. So, just treat yourself!

All my sessions are relaxed and enjoyable. So, whether you’re body-confident or feel a bit awkward carrying your bump around, I promise that a maternity photoshoot with me will be a fun experience.

And feel free to bring along other family members too – I encourage you to come with your partner, your other children (if you have them), and even your pets!

Get in touch as soon as possible if you’d like to book though as I only have limited slots available.

For more examples of my maternity portraiture, keep scrolling! Also, please visit my maternity and pregnancy website gallery.

Karen x