Modern In-Studio Maternity Session | Lynchburg Newborn Photographer

a modern studio Maternity session

Lynchburg Maternity Photographer

Over the past few years, more of my clients have chosen to have their maternity photos taken in my studio in Forest, Virginia, versus at a nearby location in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. This is a different trend I’ve experienced over the last decade and I am loving it! I have really enjoyed bringing each client’s different visions to life whether they are wearing a unique dress, or bringing saved inspo photos on their phone, or coming with a brand new concept. It’s been a great experience to combine their vision with the things I love most about making portraits: soft light, intentional composition, and creating space for connecting portraits.

One of my favorite things about studio maternity sessions is the variety we can create in one space. Between the bed, settee, and the blank wall, we can start with a simple portrait highlighting your baby bump, then bring your family members into the frame for a few photos together. It is a special time of connection and celebration as I guide you through what to do with your hands and where to focus your attention, which allows you to settle in and enjoy having this time set aside to celebrate your new baby.

Below are a few of my favorite studio maternity portraits from the past few years, shared with permission from the families you’ll see here.


Are you expecting and looking for a caring maternity or newborn photographer? I would love to work with you at Liz Cook Photography to create portraits you will cherish for a lifetime. Contact us and we will share with you our special memory collections such as maternity + newborn or newborn + baby milestone packages. You may also set up a complimentary, no-obligation consultation here in the studio to answer any questions and help you feel comfortable capturing this beautiful new season of life.



Liz Cook is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Central Virginia. She loves to photograph detailed and connecting newborn portraits, the joy of parenthood, and fun and easygoing families.

Liz Cook

Liz Cook is a newborn and motherhood photographer based in Central Virginia. Her intuition and creative perspective allow her to connect both professionally and personally with her subjects, and thus, her portfolio is saturated with authentic emotion. Whether she's sharing her story with fellow entrepreneurs or enjoying quality time with her husband and two daughters, Liz is both present and passionate about capturing and celebrating life. Her work has been featured by O "Oprah" Magazine, The Huffington Post, The Glitter Guide, Essence Magazine, domino, Rue Magazine, among others.