"We don’t do stiff poses or fake smiles. We capture life — in real life."
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, filled with anticipation, love, and transformation. At BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography, I create intimate, artistic maternity portraits that honor this amazing time in your life. Together, we’ll capture the beauty, strength, and emotion of your story.
✔️ Celebrate the joy and beauty of motherhood
✔️ Capture your connection with your growing baby
✔️ Include partners, siblings, or pets for meaningful portraits
✔️ Preserve this fleeting moment in stunning, high-quality images
✔️ Perfect for creating wall art, albums, and sharing with loved ones
📍 Your Choice of Location — Outdoor scenic areas, cozy indoor settings, or urban backdrops in Austin, TX
📸 Expert Guidance — Natural posing to highlight your beauty and grace
👗 Wardrobe Recommendations — Flowing gowns and elegant styles that enhance your glow
👨👩👧 Family Included — Partners and children welcome to join your session
🖼️ Professional Editing — Beautiful, timeless images perfect for prints and keepsakes
The best time for maternity portraits is between 28 and 36 weeks when your baby bump is beautifully rounded but you still feel comfortable posing.
• 30-minute outdoor session
• 10 professionally edited images
• 1 outfit change
• Online gallery for selection
• Additional images available for purchase
• 60-minute outdoor or in-home session
• 15 professionally edited images
• 2 outfit changes
• Online gallery + print release
• 90-minute session (outdoor or in-home)
• 25 professionally edited images
• 3 outfit changes
• Online gallery + print release
• Deluxe Maternity Session + Newborn Session
• 60 combined professionally edited images
• 2 sessions (maternity + newborn within 2 weeks of birth)
• Online gallery + print release
• Additional digital images — $35 each
• Canvas prints, albums, and gift sets available
• Limited availability — early booking is recommended
• Sessions scheduled outdoors 2 hours before sunset for optimal lighting
• Indoor sessions start 30 minutes prior for Q&A and prep
• Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas
$150 non-refundable retainer required to reserve your session.
(This is applied to your final balance due 48 hours prior to your session.)
This incredible chapter deserves to be remembered in the most beautiful way possible. I’m here to help you create lasting memories that showcase the love, excitement, and anticipation you feel.
👉 Call or Text 512-387-7269 to book your maternity session today!
Pair your maternity session with newborn portraits. ➡️ [Explore my Newborn Photography Packages]