Courtney Kattler

photography

The Beginning of Everything

A natural light maternity photography experience in Chadds Ford and the greater Philadelphia areas — honoring the quiet anticipation, strength, and beauty of motherhood before your baby arrives.

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There’s a quiet shift that happens before a baby arrives.
A slowing down. A deepening. A sense that everything is about to change — even if you can’t quite put it into words yet.

This season isn’t just about documenting how it looked and sessions are not about perfect poses or stiff portraits.
It’s about remembering how it felt to carry them, before you could hold them.
Your body is changing, your heart expanding, and life is quietly preparing to shift forever.

Since 2016, I’ve guided mothers through a relaxed, intentional experience that allows you to simply be present while I thoughtfully craft images that preserve this chapter of your story for years to come. 

More Than Pregnancy Photos

A Calm,
Guided Experience

You don’t need to know how to pose or what to wear.

Every maternity session is thoughtfully guided so you feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully yourself.

From wardrobe guidance to location planning, every detail is designed to feel effortless — allowing space for genuine connection instead of pressure.

Sessions are slow-paced, child-friendly, and centered around natural movement and emotion.

I understand that for many women, pregnancy carries more than excitement — it carries a journey. My approach honors both.

Heirloom artwork & Home design

Your images are meant to live beyond the screen. In addition to digital images, I offer custom-framed artwork and fine art albums — and assist with sizing, styling, and placement to ensure your images live beautifully within your home.

The road to motherhood is often long-awaited - your photographs deserve to be seen daily, woven naturally into the spaces where your family gathers.

Curated online gallery

A collection of timeless images delivered in a private online gallery for downloading, sharing, and preserving. You can expect 35+ digital images.

Artful image refinement

Light-filled, timeless edits consistent with my motherhood portfolio.

A calm, guided session

Gentle posing and movement that highlights connection and the beauty of motherhood. Sessions typically last 30-40 minutes.

Preparation & Styling

Wardrobe support, mood boards based on your preferences, and location planning to create a cohesive, natural aesthetic.

Each maternity session is thoughtfully designed to feel calm, natural and deeply personal — allowing space for both anticipation and reflection. Celebrating the strength and the quiet anticipation of what’s to come.

What your session includes

When to Schedule Your Maternity Session

Maternity sessions are typically photographed between 28–34 weeks, when your belly is beautifully defined while you’re still comfortably moving around.

Booking early is recommended to ensure availability and allow time for thoughtful planning.

Sessions may take place outdoors throughout the Greater Philadelphia area or in the comfort of your home for a more intimate feel.

Because This Chapter Deserves to Be Remembered

So much attention naturally shifts to the baby — but this moment belongs to you, too.

Maternity photography honors the transition into motherhood — the quiet strength, anticipation, and love that begins long before birth, often long before conception.

Years from now, these images become part of your child’s story — proof of how deeply they were loved before they were ever held.

Why maternity matters

For families whose journey to motherhood has been more layered or long-awaited, you can read more about my perspective here.

The Path to Motherhood

Investment

Maternity sessions are designed as a full-service experience—honoring this fleeting season with intention and care fromplanning through final artwork.

Each session includes personalized styling guidance, curated gallery delivery, and access to custom-framed artwork and heirloom albums.

Most expecting families invest between $1,500–$3,000, depending on their artwork selections.

Full collection details are shared upon inquiry.

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Continue your Story

Many families wish to document more than just a single moment, maternity is often the first chapter in a longer story.

And as your baby grows, a Motherhood Session offers a way to step into the frame and capture the connection you’ve been waiting for.

Newborn Experience

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Motherhood Session

Your motherhood story is already unfolding.

Begin Your Experience

However your story brought you here, this season marks a threshold. I would be honored to preserve it with care and intention.