Berlin
Maternity session · Berlin
In short
Maternity session in Berlin — from €220. 75 min on location with a vetted local photographer and 30 edited photos (private gallery within 48 to 72 hours). The price is agreed before you book and does not move.
Why choose Maternity session in Berlin?
A maternity photoshoot in Berlin can often happen without leaving home. Many flats here are in pre-war buildings with high ceilings and tall windows, and the light that comes through on an overcast day is exactly what pregnancy portraits need — soft, directional and free of hard shadows. For those who prefer to be outside, quiet stretches along the Landwehrkanal or the lower paths of Viktoriapark are close to many neighbourhoods. Distance matters more than usual at this stage: a long journey with changes can be more tiring than the session itself. So we choose a place near where you live, or stay indoors. Partners and older children are welcome, and the pace includes sitting down whenever you need to.
Weeks 28 to 34 give the clearest bump without making standing and walking hard work. If you are employed in Germany, the start of maternity leave six weeks before the due date frees up weekdays. In summer, evenings after seven are more comfortable than afternoons in the city heat. In winter, a late-morning session at home catches the brightest window light.
What does the session in Berlin look like?
At home, we need a room with a large window and some clear floor in front of it. We begin with quiet portraits in side light, move on to frames with your partner or children, and take breaks on the sofa in between. Outdoors, we meet at a shaded section of the canal or at the foot of Viktoriapark, where there are benches and no long walks. Bring a change of clothes; a flowing dress and a simple top are enough. Thirty edited photographs arrive in your gallery within 48 to 72 hours.
What does the package include?
The Maternity session package in Berlin covers: 30 edited photographs; Outdoors or in your own home; Partner and older siblings included; Private gallery within 48 to 72 hours. Nothing is added to the price after the session. Permits worth knowing about: Museumsinsel und Bodemuseum — Outside: free. Courtyards and colonnades: commercial work needs written permission from the SPK.
FAQ — Maternity session in Berlin
Our flat faces a courtyard. Is there enough light?
Usually, if we choose the right room and time. Flats facing a Berlin Hinterhof often get direct sun only at certain hours but stay evenly bright otherwise. Send a phone photo of your brightest window at the planned time, and we can decide together whether indoors or outdoors makes more sense.
We moved to Berlin recently. Can the session be in English?
Yes, completely. Direction, planning and the gallery all work in English. If you are still settling in and do not know the parks nearby, share your address and we will suggest a couple of quiet spots within a short walk of your home.
Can we include our dog?
Yes. Dogs work well outdoors on a lead along the canal or in a district park, where they are allowed. It helps to bring someone who can hold the lead during solo portraits. At home, a dog that is relaxed in its own space often makes for some of the warmest frames.