a story for each family
Featured maternity Galleries
karlin
makayla
jenna
Waterford, Ct
jenna
This mama & her husband had the sweetest announcement session to capture the moments of excitement before a true big bump.
waterford, ct
makayla
This mama's solo-maternity session was fun, adventurous, and had mama feeling like a Goddess throughout her session.
Ledyard, CT
karlin
This mama's maternity session at the Ledyard Sawmill highlighted the season in which their first baby will make her appearance
your second heart experience
If you're reading this with your first positive test in your hand or you're going into your third trimester, I'm here for you.
Whether you feel like you're glowing, or you're having a hard time adjusting to this new phase of your body, we can work together to create images that show your body the way you want it to be seen. You'll have beautiful images of the time you had two heartbeats (or more!).
maternity photography for the mamas soaking in the moments
Let's chat! I want to know all about what makes your family unique. Tell me about your experiences leading up to motherhood and your hopes and dreams for your little bub.
Send a message through the contact form below, and we'll chat about your vision, availability, pricing, and all the details.
1. Say Hello
2. Let's get scheduled!
We'll find a date where your bump looks best (usually 32-36 weeks gestation) and get you on the calendar. Once we choose a date, I'll send a contract, questionnaire, and invoice for your retainer, which reserves your date.
When your retainer is paid and you're officially on the calendar, we'll discuss your options for dresses and gowns from my client closet, and locations that fit your family and vision best.
3. Ask me anything
I'm here to guide you through this entire process! Please ask me any questions you may have about your upcoming session.
4. Session day
I am so excited for your session! We are going to have such a great time capturing these moments.
5. your photographs
Within two weeks of your session, we'll set up an online or in-person gallery viewing session where you can view and select the collection of images that is best for your family. I'm here to guide you through choosing your favourite images and ordering any prints and artwork.
collections starting at $450
Pricing overview
Pricing for maternity sessions is simple & straightforward.
A nonrefundable retainer is required to book your session, which covers reserving time on my calendar, a dress from my client closet for your session, and any pre-session consultation.
After your session, we'll meet online or in person to view the best of the best images from your session. You can apply your retainer to a collection of images that best suits your family's needs. A complimentary artwork credit is included with every collection so you can have tangible heirloom artwork from this moment in your life.
All collections include use of a dress or gown from the client closet for your session.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Custom motherhood and first year bundles available upon request.
$450
collection three
$650
Collection Two includes 20 high resolution edited digital images from your online gallery and $200 complimentary artwork credit.
collection two
$850
Collection Three includes 10 high resolution edited digital images from your online gallery and $100 complimentary artwork credit.
collection one
Pricing Details
Collection One includes all high resolution edited digital images from your online gallery, a custom slideshow of your images, and $300 complimentary artwork credit.
"This was my first ever photo shoot and Jessica made the whole experience amazing! She definitely made it all about me but also included my family. She made me feel so comfortable and also made me feel like a model! If you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend her! She’s the best!"
- Nayeli
"As a first time mom, I wanted to have pictures taken to capture our nursing journey together. Breastfeeding is such an intimate bond between mom and baby and Jess captured that intimacy beautifully during our session. She was super down to earth and easy to talk to which made the session feel comfortable and natural. If you’re on the fence about doing a nursing session, don’t be! This is your sign to book it with Jess, you won’t regret it. I will treasure these pictures forever!"
-Caitlyn
"I cannot recommend Jes enough, the photos she captured for my family are beyond what I could have ever imagined! We had our last baby, a rainbow baby, and she not only captured our announcement photos but the most amazing rainbow maternity session I could have ever hoped for! And my family and I will be forever grateful for her creative eye!"
-Jessica
"With my first son, I didn’t get many photos to capture our nursing journey and when it abruptly came to an end nine months in, I regretted that deeply. With my second babe, I knew I needed to do better. This is the best, most rewarding time in my life and I needed photos to capture that memory forever. Jes absolutely exceeded my expectations. We walked and talked about life while we scoped out a beautiful location she recommended. I got to sit back and nurse my son out in the sun and didn’t feel like I was doing it just for a photo. It felt natural and comfortable with her as my photographer. Highly recommend her."
-Kelsey
"I can’t recommend Jessica enough! I reached out to her the day before my husband left on deployment to book her for homecoming. Because she only does one family per command, I wanted to make sure I got to her early. She not only captured our moments, but that of many of the other families there as well. If you are thinking about booking a photographer for homecoming, do not hesitate and reach out!"
- Jill
"Jessica was fantastic shooting my daughter's first birthday cake smash session! She was professional and extremely patient. I knew I was going to love our pictures before we even received our gallery. She truly cared about our session down to the colors I wanted in the background, helping me choose an outfit, and offering an allergen friendly cake, which we needed! I can't wait for our next session with Second Heart Photography!"
- Nicole
"A beautiful depiction of a love now and a love still to come for our little family - Jes was absolutely fabulous to work with. She beautifully captured images for us that we will cherish for years and years to come. Our session was laid back, easy, and perfectly tailored to what we wanted as an end result for our photos. Communication was quick and she was extremely flexible even with us changing location of the session. Her client closet took all the stress out of finding something to wear, and the multiple options ensured that I had something I truly felt beautiful in. A great experience all around. Thanks, Jes!"
- Aurora
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Let's talk about all the details, big and small!
I can't wait to be a part of your motherhood experience.
Maternity investment starts at $450.
Newborn investment starts at $550.
let's connect!
