"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. 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 spots, 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 Welcome — Partners and children can join the 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 — $25 each
• Canvas prints, albums, and gift sets available
• Limited availability — early booking is recommended
• Outdoor sessions scheduled about two hours before sunset for the best light
• Indoor sessions begin 30 minutes early for Q&A and prep
• Serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and nearby Central Texas areas
$150 non-refundable retainer required to reserve your session (applied to the final balance, due 48 hours before the session)
This incredible chapter deserves to be remembered beautifully. I’ll 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
⭐ "Brigitte with BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography made my 17-year-old daughter feel very relaxed..."
— Debbie H., Senior Portrait Client, Austin TX
⭐ "Brigitte was truly so easy to work with and was accommodating on short notice. So happy we found her and got some amazing photos, and I would highly recommend BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography..."
— Diane J., Family Photo Session, Austin TX
⭐ "Amazing to work with! Found the perfect location and is extremely experienced and professional. Looking forward to working together again..."
— Derek G., Headshot Client, Austin TX
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