Maternity, Newborn and Family Photography

Indi Families is the family and maternity studio of The Indi Collective. Same photographers, same light, turned toward the people who are just getting started. We photograph maternity, newborn, milestone and extended family sessions.

Couple silhouetted beneath palm trees at sunsetPregnant woman walking the shoreline in a dark maternity gownClose up of a newborn baby's tiny hand held by a parent

Maternity photography

Coastal bluffs, golden hillsides and marine layer fog. Our maternity sessions are unhurried and mostly unposed: we walk, you talk to each other, and we photograph what actually happens. The best booking window is 30 to 36 weeks, when you are visibly pregnant and still comfortable on your feet. Flowing gowns, partners, older siblings and dogs are all welcome, and we will send an outfit guide before the shoot.

Newborn and baby photography

Newborn sessions happen in your home in the first two to three weeks, in whatever natural light the room gives us. No props, no backdrops, no posed baskets. Feeding breaks and grandparents are part of the plan.

Father lifting his toddler into the air, dramatic black and white family portraitFamily making a heart shape with their hands in warm golden lightCouple embracing on the beach, black and white portrait

Family and milestone sessions

Annual family portraits, first birthdays, and big extended family sessions when everyone is finally together. These are built around children who will not sit still, which is the entire point.

Extended family and reunion sessions

Grandparents in from out of town, cousins reuniting, three generations in one frame — we build bigger sessions around logistics as much as light. See how extended family sessions work.

Family walking together along a coastal trailPregnant couple embracing in a golden dressWide coastal bluff landscape at golden hour

Where we photograph

Indi Families works across the coast and inland — open bluffs, quiet beaches, golden hillsides and your own home. Most outdoor sessions are timed for an hour before sunset.

What a session looks like

Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes. You get a location and outfit guide when you book, sneak peeks within 48 hours, and your full edited gallery in about two weeks, delivered online with print and download rights.

Common questions

When should I book maternity photos?

Between 30 and 36 weeks. Reach out around 20 weeks so we can hold a date.

When should newborn photos happen?

The first two to three weeks. Book while pregnant and we will keep the window open.

Do you travel?

Yes, and destination sessions are available on request.

How much does a session cost?

Pricing depends on session length and location. Send us a note and we will reply with the current guide.

Book a maternity, newborn or family session. Get in touch with Indi Families, or explore each session type in depth: maternity, newborn, family & milestone and extended family & reunion photography. See recent work on Instagram and Pinterest. Weddings are photographed under The Indi Collective.