PARIS & TOULOUSE

Paris Maternity Photographer

Fine Art lifestyle maternity, newborn and baby photography

PARIS MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

Fine art & lifestyle maternity & newborn photography

The beginning of your baby’s life will be marked by so much change. Your little one will go from living cozily inside of you to sleeping and feeding all day long in your arms. To crawling, smiling, babbling, self-feeding, stacking blocks, and walking. And above all – filling your life with a lot of joy and playfulness.

For this reason, my approach to maternity and baby photography is to document this stage in your life from pregnancy until the first birthday. While you can book a single maternity or newborn session, my signature offering includes a collection with 4 sessions: maternity, newborn, six months, and one year.

As a Paris maternity and newborn photographer, your unique story capture will be captured in a way that is beautiful, authentic and natural.

PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

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About your fine art lifestyle maternity & newborn photographer

I am a mom of two little boys. When I was expecting my first child, I did not want posey maternity images that did not feel like my husband and me as a couple. I wanted images that captured all the joy and love we experienced during our pregnancy.

I also did not want my sweet little baby surrounded by odd, unnatural props and images that would soon look outdated. Instead, I wanted newborn photos to remember the feeling of holding my baby in my arms. The small tiny hands. I wanted genuine moments and emotions while also looking beautiful and spit-up-free!

Images with real memories attached to them. 

Serving Paris & Toulouse.

I believe that babies are perfect just the way they are. And that your images are meant to show love and connection.

The Approach

I do not pose babies or include props in your newborn images. Instead, your images will capture real, genuine moments of love and connection in a natural and timeless way.

As a lifestyle Paris maternity and newborn photographer, I approach your session with a mix of natural and gentle “posing” and those real, unscripted moments. Capturing them as they naturally unfold. Resulting in a relaxing and stress-free experience.

Your final images will include a variety of portraits and storytelling/documentary photographs.

All sessions include a variety of groupings. For example, a newborn session includes: the whole family, mom and baby, dad and baby, baby and sibling (if applicable), and baby alone.

The practical details

Session duration

Outdoor and studio sessions typically last 45-60 min, and in-home sessions last 1-2 hours.

However, my approach is very relaxing with no “time pressure”. I typically stay for as long as needed to deliver an image collection with a great variety of moments. As such, breaks and in-between chats are an expected part of your maternity and newborn session. Because I want you to have a comfortable and stress-free experience.


Locations

Sessions are available in your home and outdoors (both Paris and Toulouse) and in the studio (La Busca in Toulouse). For outdoor sessions, you can choose from curated list of locations that photograph well. Typically, for maternity sessions, I recommend an outdoor session (from April-October) or in your home during the cold months. For a newborn session, the ideal place is in the comfort of your home, especially if your home has walls and decor in neutral or light tones.


What to wear

Choosing what to wear can feel like added stress when preparing for a maternity, newborn, or baby session. That’s why moms can borrow a dress from the studio wardrobe at no extra cost. You will also receive detailed guidance for coordinating outfits for all the family

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Do you want to know more about what you can expect from your maternity photo session? Please read the details below.

As a Paris maternity photographer, I typically recommend having your maternity photoshoot between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. However, you can have your session earlier or later depending on how much your bump is showing, and if you would like to have an outdoor session during the warm months. In any case, I recommend that you contact me as soon as possible so that I can reserve a date for you.

As your Paris maternity photographer, I offer sessions in your home and outdoors (both Paris and Toulouse) and in the studio (La Busca in Toulouse). For outdoor sessions, you can choose from curated list of locations that photograph well. Typically, for maternity sessions, I recommend an outdoor session (from April-October) or in your home or studio (Toulouse) during the cold months.

Sessions generally last 45 to 60 minutes.

Please send me a message on the contact page. I am happy to answer all your questions before booking your session.

The choice of the right outfit will make a big difference in your final images. To create a stress-free for you, moms can choose to borrow a beautiful dress from the studio wardrobe at no extra cost. This complimentary service is available for all types of sessions: maternity, newborn, baby, and family.

Also, during the planning stage, I’ll offer you a detailed guide on what to wear, how to coordinate outfits, where to shop, etc.

Yes. As a Paris maternity photographer, I offer home and studio sessions in the morning. And outdoor sessions 1-2 hours before sunset (urban parks) or very early. in the morning (iconic Paris locations).

Both! I offer limited availability in each city per month. To check my availability in each city, click here.

Because they are only little once.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Do you want to know more about what you can expect from your bewbirb photo session? Please read the details below.

Any time between a few days after birth and 8 weeks.

While you will typically read from newborn photographers the recommendation of doing a newborn session between days 5-14, this is only applied to traditional studio newborn photos when the baby needs to be very sleepy to be posed.

Lifestyle photography is not about props and poses. But about connection, interaction, and your baby’s true personality. That’s why lifestyle newborn session is more flexible and can be done any time within the first couple of months of your baby’s life.

As a lifestyle Paris newborn photographer, I typically recommend a newborn session to take place in the comfort of your home. This is the most meaningful and practical place for a newborn session. But some families also enjoy doing a newborn photo session outdoor in the morning during the warm months or in the studio (available on in Toulouse).

Sessions generally last 45 to 60 minutes (studio or outdoor) or 1-2h (home).

Please send me a message on the contact page. I am happy to answer all your questions before booking your session.

No. My approach to newborn photography is very natural. I “pose” a newborn baby by simply placing him on the bed in a very natural position. And I only offer plain, neutral-colored swaddling blankets (no other accessories). Most images from a newborn session will show you connecting with your baby as a parent and as a family. You can read more about my approach in this blog post.

The choice of the right outfit will make a big difference in your final images. To create a stress-free for you, moms can choose to borrow a beautiful dress from the studio wardrobe at no extra cost. This complimentary service is available for all types of sessions: maternity, newborn, baby, and family.

Also, during the planning stage, I’ll offer you a detailed guide on what to wear, how to coordinate outfits, where to shop, etc.

Both! I photograph in Toulouse and Paris. I offer limited availability in each city per month. To check my availability in each city, click here.

TESTIMONIALS

YOUR PARIS MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

“With professionalism and simplicity, Mariana knew how to make everything natural.”

It was a very nice experience, we didn’t think we could be comfortable in front of a camera, but with professionalism and simplicity Mariana knew how to make everything natural. We had fun throughout the session and we received beautiful photos in record time. I highly recommend !!! Thanks again.

– Giuseppe

YOUR PARIS NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

“Her photos are so genuine and absolutely stunning!”

Mariana is just so wonderful to work with. Her photos are so genuine and absolutely stunning! You can see the love and authenticity in all the photos. I can’t recommend her enough, she’s just such a pleasure to be around!!

– Amanda

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Fine art & lifestyle Paris maternity photographer for couples who value connection and authenticity.

Mariana de Albuquerque is a Paris maternity photographer offering maternity, newborn, and family sessions. She specializes in casual lifestyle photography with a refined aesthetic and stress-free experience. Her natural and simple photographs have been featured in international online magazines and blogs.