Updated October 13, 2026
If you are staying in an apartment in Paris, use it for your maternity photos: French windows, a wrought iron balcony and soft light make for moody, relaxed portraits you cannot get outdoors. As a Paris photographer, I photographed William and Lena in the apartment where they were staying for the weekend.
What You’ll Find in This Blog:
William and Lena’s Maternity Session in Paris
When I first started chatting with William and Lena about their maternity session they mentioned that they were interested in doing some of their photos in the apartment where they were staying for the weekend in Paris. Of course, I jumped right on this as I LOVE at-home sessions. They are always so moody and relaxed. Funny enough, my favorite photo from this series is the fourth one down, the black and white where Lena is looking up at will… There’s so much happiness in such an intimate moment. I can’t help but to smile with them..
Why At-Home Maternity Sessions Feel Different
- They are relaxed. Nobody is watching, so you can be close and quiet.
- They are moody. Window light gives soft shadows and silhouettes.
- They are very Paris. Tall French windows and iron balconies say where you were without a single monument.
Staying in a beautiful apartment in Paris?
Tell us when you inquire. Maternity sessions with our English-speaking team start at €150.
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Tips for a Maternity Photoshoot in Your Paris Apartment or Hotel
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- Choose a place with big windows. Our guide to the best hotels for Paris photoshoots has ideas.
- Tidy one corner, not the whole place: the window and the bed are enough.
- Wear something simple in a pale color. See our what to wear guide and my favorite pieces on ShopMy.
- Add a short walk outside for variety, like the garden path here.
More maternity sessions: maternity photos in the 6th arrondissement, a coffee shop maternity photoshoot in the Marais and romantic babymoon ideas in Paris.
Paris Apartment Maternity Photoshoot Questions
Yes. This couple had some of their photos taken in the apartment where they were staying for the weekend.
Big windows and natural light. French windows with a balcony are ideal.
Yes. This session included a walk in a garden as well as portraits in the apartment.
Something simple and comfortable in a pale color that shows your bump.
“I’ve never done a photoshoot and she walked me through the poses and really made me feel comfortable. And within a few hours you’re viewing your photos and picking which ones to keep.”
Amanda B.
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About the author
Katie Donnelly, Paris Photographer
Katie Donnelly is an American photographer who opened her Paris studio in 2013 and was voted Best Portrait Photographer in Paris in 2017. She and her English-speaking team photograph families, couples and solo travelers at sunrise, so visitors go home with relaxed, real portraits instead of rushed selfies. Meet Katie and the team.
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So much happiness in such an intimate moment. Let’s photograph yours.
- When: Mornings, just after sunrise, when the city is quiet
- Who: Families, couples, engagements and proposals, and solo travelers, with an English-speaking team
- Your photos: Viewed the same day at our studio in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Session fee: From €150. Inquire for our full price list.
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