Maternity Photography in St Austell, Cornwall

 

Pregnancy is a powerful, transformative journey—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. At The Old Mill Studios in St Austell, we specialise in capturing the beauty and strength of this fleeting chapter through professional maternity photography that celebrates you.

 

Whether you're glowing or just surviving the swollen feet and sleepless nights, a maternity photo shoot can be a deeply affirming experience. Many clients tell us how much confidence they gain from seeing themselves through our lens—radiant, regal, and real.

Maternity

📸 Why Book a Maternity Photo Session?

Pregnancy may feel long now, but it’s a moment that passes quickly. Years from now, you’ll treasure these images—and so will your child. Our sessions are designed to honour your journey and create timeless keepsakes that reflect your unique story.

At The Old Mill Studios, we make every mum-to-be feel like a queen. Whether you prefer a cosy indoor shoot or a dramatic outdoor session on Cornwall’s stunning beaches, cliffs, or countryside, we tailor the experience to your comfort and style.

🌅 Studio or Location – Your Choice

We offer maternity photo shoots in our St Austell studio or on location across Cornwall. From golden sunsets to romantic coastal backdrops, Cornwall provides breath-taking scenery for outdoor sessions. Prefer something more intimate? Our studio offers a warm, relaxed environment with beautiful lighting and styling options.

👗 What’s Included in Your Maternity Session

  • Your choice of studio or outdoor location (within 7 miles of St Austell; additional travel available)
  • Option to wear your own outfits or choose from our designer maternity gowns
  • Inclusion of partner and children for family-style maternity portraits
  • A variety of poses, backgrounds, and settings to suit your style
  • Gentle guidance and posing support from Maryna to help you feel confident and relaxed

No modelling experience needed—just bring yourself, and we’ll take care of the rest.

🖼 Viewing and Ordering Your Images

About one week after your session, we’ll invite you back to the studio for a personal viewing appointment. You’ll see your beautifully edited images in a slideshow and choose from a range of photo packages, albums, and wall art to suit your preferences.

💷 Maternity Photography Pricing

  • £35 session fee for studio or location shoots within 7 miles of St Austell
  • £40 travel supplement for locations beyond 7 miles
  • Session fee does not include images—these are selected and purchased separately during your viewing appointment. Please see the packages prices below.

Ready to book your maternity photo shoot in Cornwall?
Let’s celebrate your journey with stunning, heartfelt images.
📞 Call Maryna on 07966 011 290 to discuss the dates or if you have any questions and click on “Book now” button below.

Maternity

Up to 2 hours session

In Studio

£35

Session Fee

(no images are included with the session fee)

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Bump to Baby

Maternity +Newborn

2 Sessions

Now£75

Combined Session Fee

(no images are included with the session fee)

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Bump to One

Maternity, Newborn,

Sitting up and 1 year old sessions in Studio

Now£155

Combined Session Fee

One 5x7" print with maternity

Triplex album with 3 images

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Unlike some photographers, we do not hide our photo packages prices. Please view them below.

Cherish

£175

>Full use of props and outfits

>Personal viewing appointment

>5 high resolution edited images on USB

 

Love

£275

>Full use of props and outfits

>Personal viewing appointment

>All images slideshow to the music

>10 high res. edited images on USB

>10 matching 5x7" prints

 

Treasure

£375

>Full use of props and outfits

>Personal viewing appointment

>All images slideshow to the music

>25 high res. edited images on USB

>25 matching 5x7" prints in storage box

>£100 off photo album

>£50 off newborn session package

>£50 off Wall Art


New! - Pregnancy progression photoshoot! - £250

 

If you would like to document step by step how your body changes while growing the baby and a beautiful keepsake wall art to remember these days by, this set of sessions is for you! Progression images can be taken or light or dark backgrounds – its your choice!


What is required:

  • your commitment to come to our photo studio every month for next 9 months to have the progression photo taken. Phew! It may seems like forever, but will be worth it!
  • no drastic hair colour or style changes in the nearest 9 mouths. It would look not as effective if something else rather than bump is taking different shape.


What is included:

  • 8 studio mini sessions of the bump, starting from month 1 of pregnancy. One session per month will be held to record the development of the body.
  • 8 digital individual bump images (one from each session), sent via email or download.
  • full size maternity photo session at around 32-34 weeks, if required (£35 saving!)
  • full size newborn photo session (£60 saving!) – and a digital image from it as the final one for the collage
  • framed 8x20” collage print in black or white

 

Photo packages from the maternity and newborn sessions can be purchased additionally.

 

 

Progression Session

 

Book Now £250

Combined Session Fee

(nine digital images are included,

(one from each session),

framed 8x20" collage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I wear for the session?

A: On the day we always recommend to bring sets of black and white lingerie and black and white tank tops or plain t-shirts for mums-to be, as well as the nute colour lingerie set. We can supply the rest, and you are welcome to use some gowns from our maternity closet. For partner shots, it is recommended he brings a plain dark shirt/t-shirt without distracting patterns and logos, and the white one as well.

We are happy to offer you our growing gown collecttion for the maternity photo sessions! Please see the images in the gallery to see them in use.

Q: Can we bring our older children for the maternity session?

A: Yes of cause! They are mostly welcome to join! For clothes please bring smart shirt and trousers for boys and Sunday best dress for girls. We may have outfits for them too!

"Amazing photographer who photographed our family for many years, producing stunning pictures, would definitely recommend!"

 

Lesley Abbot

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