Most maternity photoshoots look the same — pastel gowns, hands on belly, stiff posing. Ours don’t. Léa has photographed NYC pregnancies for 15 years. The session is built around you: what you want to wear, how you want to feel, what you want these photos to mean. Expect editorial light, a full wardrobe of gowns and silks, on-site hair and makeup, and unhurried pacing. You set the mood — we handle everything else.
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Book early. Our calendar fills 2–3 months out, and the sweet spot for maternity photos is around your 7th month — belly visible, movement still comfortable. Free rescheduling up to 48 hours before your shoot if plans shift (they do). Sessions run 2–3 hours. Book online below or email lea@lestudionyc.com with questions about timing.
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Professional hair and makeup is included in every maternity package. Our team starts about an hour before shooting — you relax while getting camera-ready. Tell us the look you want (natural, glam, editorial) and we’ll build it. Thousands of sessions teach us what photographs well on camera.
Our maternity wardrobe has around 30 gowns, silks, and wraps ranging from XS through 3X, plus accessories — pieces chosen specifically for how they photograph in studio. You don’t need to buy or borrow anything. We’ll show what’s in your size on the day, pull 2–3 looks together, and Léa styles and poses you through each one. Browse the portfolio to see the range of looks.
Both studios are large, airy, and quiet — no corporate photo-studio feel. The Brooklyn space is at 74 Verona Street in Carroll Gardens (free parking, F/G subway); the Manhattan space is at 873 Broadway near Union Square (elevator access, 4/5/6/L subway). Each has private changing, a lounge area, full editorial lighting, and snacks. You’ll have the studio to yourself for your session.
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About two weeks after your session, your private online gallery goes live. Every blink, blur, and in-between frame has been removed — you only see real edits. Your package includes a specific number of downloadable high-resolution files, plus the ability to select additional favorites for advanced retouching or fine-art printing. Share the gallery link with family — it’s password-protected.
For a small number of favorites, advanced retouching can take a pregnancy portrait to editorial-magazine quality. This is hands-on work with Léa — softening stretch marks if you want (or keeping them if you don’t), cleaning up fabric wrinkles, adjusting posture, refining hair. Everything discussed before and after. Priced per image, with package discounts, ordered from your gallery. The before/after gallery shows real examples.
Fine Art Digital Composition is for the image you want to hang on a wall. We photograph you in studio, then composite you into a painted or natural backdrop — windowed silhouettes, mirrored reflections, curtained light. This isn’t a filter; it’s collaborative art, built image by image over hours. Advanced retouching is included. See the before/after gallery for maternity examples.
Hard drives die. Phones get replaced. Prints are what actually last. After your session you can order fine-art prints, matted prints, framed wall art, folio boxes, or linen-bound albums directly from your gallery. We print in a professional lab on archival paper, matched to what you see on-screen. Prices start around $75 for smaller unframed prints. We’ll help you decide what suits your home — most maternity clients order one wall piece now and save the rest for an album after the newborn session.
The paper matters. We print on heavyweight archival fine-art paper — the same stock used in museums and galleries. It won’t yellow or fade, reproduces skin tones accurately, and gives each image physical presence. We offer matte, lustre, and textured finishes. Albums are bound in linen or full-grain leather, with archival lay-flat pages built to hold up for decades. These details are what turn photos into objects worth keeping.
Maternity sessions book 2–3 months out, especially in peak weeks (end of second trimester into third). The booking form is below. If you’re deciding between studio and in-home, or want to combine maternity with a newborn shoot, mention it in the notes — we’ll walk you through options. Rescheduling is free up to 48 hours before the session.
If you're looking for a maternity photographer in New York, Le Studio NYC is a top-notch choice! Léa's got serious skills when it comes to capturing those beautiful pregnancy moments. She makes the whole photoshoot feel like a breeze, creating a relaxed vibe that's perfect for moms-to-be. Plus, being in New York, it's super convenient for anyone looking for a pregnancy photographer nearby. Léa's attention to detail is spot-on, and she knows how to turn those special moments into stunning keepsakes. Seriously, it's not just a photo session; it's like creating a scrapbook of pure joy and excitement during pregnancy. Definitely recommend checking them out for some gorgeous maternity pics!
I had such an amazing time doing my Maternity shoot with Léa. She is extremely professional yet friendly. She made me & my husband so comfortable, we didn’t have to worry about the props or poses, she helped with everything & the pictures were absolutely stunning! I highly highly recommend her if you are looking for a maternity shoot in the NJ/NYC area. She’s 10/10. 😇
I was searching for a studio or a maternity photographer in Brooklyn and I came across Le Studio by Léa Cartier on Google. Her portfolio was exactly the style I was looking for, although I was a little nervous that my pictures wouldn't turn out as good since the people on her website look like actual models.
It turns out that she made me feel like an actual model (no small feat at 34 weeks pregnant). On the day of my maternity photoshoot, she made me feel so glamorous on set from the moment I walked in until the moment I left. She also gave me and my husband both a lot of good instruction throughout the entire shoot, resulting in pictures that look like they're from a magazine. I highly definitely recommend Le Studio NYC for anyone looking for a quality maternity photographer.
