maternity Photographer
SOUTH LOUISIANA Studio
Gorgeous Pregnant Mamas
For a woman pregnancy is the most rewarding and significant time to cherish. Each session is customized for a personal journey. My goal is to bring out the beauty of your pregnancy and come to life in your maternity photos.
Inquire to have a chat about the details of your stunning maternity session.
Featured Maternity Galleries
Real Women. Cherished Memories.
Alyssa
Maternity in the studio
Alyssa traveled from New Orleans to the studio to honor this quiet, powerful season before welcoming her baby boy. Her maternity session was calm and intentional, creating space to feel beautiful, present, and deeply connected to the life growing within her. For New Orleans mothers, this is the experience I offer—timeless, guided maternity portraits that preserve the emotion of pregnancy in an heirloom way.
Ray’ Shana
gorgeous momma to be
Ray’Shana traveled from New Orleans with her mother and daughter for a maternity session honoring legacy, motherhood, and the next chapter of her family’s story as they await her baby boy. Graceful and radiant, she was a dream to photograph, and the presence of three generations added deep meaning to every frame. Each image reflects love, strength, and the beauty of a growing legacy — a chapter preserved with intention and heart.
Anna
Radiant maternity photo shoot
Anna and her fiancé traveled from Lafayette, Louisiana for a maternity session designed to honor the beauty of this once-in-a-lifetime season as they await their baby girl. Their Lafayette maternity session was filled with quiet moments, tender connection, and effortless elegance, capturing the love and anticipation already surrounding their growing family. Each image preserves this meaningful chapter, marking the beginning of their family’s story with timeless beauty.
GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE TO CHANNEL YOUR“INNER GODDESS”
As a complimentary service for my clients and creating a stress-free experience for all expecting moms that best represent my style.
Studio Wardrobe

Maternity Session Pricing
When you work with me for your maternity session, you can just lean in and enjoy your time being pampered. Let me take care of all of the details and planning so you can just sit back, celebrate your pregnancy, growing family, and enjoy the artwork for decades to come.
Maternity Portrait Session Retainer – $200
Your session includes the following:
The Maternity Process
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South Louisiana Photography Studio
Clients visit the Melinda Gilmore Photography studio from all over South Louisiana including.
Algiers, Baton Rouge, Bayou Cane, Bristol, Central, Chalmette, Hammond, Harvey, Houma, Kenner, Lafayette, Laplace, Marrero, Metairie, Metairie Terrace, Morgan City, New Iberia, New Orleans, Pointe Coupee, Prairieville, Slidell, St. Tammany, Terrytown
Let’s Create Beautiful Memories
In order to provide my clients with the best possible service, I only take a limited number of sessions per month. Contact me to reserve your session as soon as possible!



















































































