Meet Shara, the gorgeous mama in this maternity session by Lauren Weeks Photography. You can’t tell from the pictures, but Shara “isn’t a fan of photos,” and she was reluctant to pose for the camera. But there’s an extra special reason why she did it, anyway: love.

One of the most exciting parts of pregnancy is getting to pose for a maternity shoot! Take inspiration from these glowing moms-to-be as you consider the location, season, time of day, and style that you want for your special shoot. We’ve got ideas for all styles of moms-to-be.

Will you find out the sex of your baby before “showtime”? Will you share that information with friends and family? If so, how? These are some of the questions all parents-to-be ought to discuss.

So, the doctor confirmed your pregnancy and now you’re waiting for the perfect way to tell your partner, right? Instead of blurting it out between folding loads of laundry, why not make your announcement something special?

A pregnancy is a momentous time in a couple’s lives, and many mark the occasion with a professional photo shoot. Here’s some inspiration for those soon-to-be parents looking for creative ideas for their maternity photos.

It’s official–your family is growing! Whether you’re adopting, expecting your first child, or about to welcome a second or third child, you and your partner will have to figure out how you’re going to share your happy news.

Meet Aj and Dani. The lovebirds will soon be parents to a baby girl, and they decided to do a sunrise maternity shoot at The Port of Everett Marina in Washington before their daughter was born and Dani lost her adorable bump.