Maternity & pregnancy portraits
Professional maternity photography in Kathmandu, Butwal & across Nepal. Studio and outdoor pregnancy photoshoots from NPR 12,000. Best booked at 28–34 weeks.
A maternity session is a short window. The bump is photogenic for a matter of weeks, and by the time most families think about booking, that window is closing. This page explains when to shoot, what a session actually involves, and what it costs — so you can decide quickly rather than research for a month.
We photograph maternity sessions in our Kathmandu and Butwal studios and on location across Nepal. The same team that shoots our weddings shoots these — same cameras, same lighting kit, same retouching standard. A maternity shoot is not a side service we outsource.
Prices below are what you pay — there is no separate sitting fee, editing fee or gallery fee. Travel outside Kathmandu and Butwal is quoted before you book.
NPR 12,000
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Book the date around week 20 and shoot in the 28–34 week window. Studio availability in Kathmandu tightens sharply during the November–February wedding season, when our team is committed to weddings most weekends — if your window falls in those months, book earlier and expect a weekday slot.
| When | What it means |
|---|---|
| Week 18–20 | Book the date. Your due date is confirmed and the window is predictable. |
| Week 24–28 | Ideal window if you are carrying twins, or if you have been advised to expect an early delivery. |
| Week 28–34 | The standard session window. The bump is clearly defined and standing for two hours is still comfortable. |
| Week 35+ | Still possible, but we shorten the session, shoot mostly seated, and keep a reserve date in case the baby arrives first. |
We talk through location (studio or outdoor), what you want to wear, whether your partner and older children are joining, and any physical limits — swelling, back pain, or a doctor’s advice to avoid standing for long. This call shapes the entire session, so it is not a formality.
We send a wardrobe guide before the shoot. Fitted fabrics read better than loose ones because they define the bump rather than hide it. Bring two outfits — typically one fitted and one flowing — plus anything with personal meaning: a sari, a partner’s shirt, the first pair of baby shoes.
Two hours, paced with breaks. We pose actively rather than leaving you to work it out — most people have never been photographed like this and standing unguided in front of a camera is uncomfortable. Seated and leaning poses are used liberally so you are not on your feet for two hours.
You receive a private online gallery of the full take. We retouch a minimum of 25 images — skin tone, colour, distractions in the frame. We do not slim the body or reshape the bump unless you specifically ask; that is the one edit that most often disappoints people later.
These are the things that actually determine whether you like your maternity photographs, drawn from shooting them in Nepali homes, studios and outdoor locations.
Swelling in the feet and ankles builds through the day, and Kathmandu and Butwal both get harsh overhead light and haze by midday. A 7–9am start solves both problems at once. Late afternoon is the second-best option.
Exposed-bump images are common in international maternity photography and much less common in Nepali family albums, where images are frequently shared with extended family. There is no correct answer — but deciding at the studio, half-changed, means deciding under pressure. Tell us in the planning call and we will shoot accordingly.
Partner and sibling portraits are included in the session at no extra cost. If an older child is joining, schedule the session near their normal good hours and expect them in the first 30 minutes, before their patience runs out. We shoot the child-inclusive frames first for exactly this reason.
Several popular Kathmandu Valley locations — heritage courtyards, some temple grounds, private gardens — require permission or a fee for a photography session, and a few prohibit tripods. We check and arrange this before the date rather than negotiating at the gate with a pregnant client waiting.
Newborn photography has a 5–14 day window after birth that cannot be moved. Families who wait until the baby arrives to start looking routinely miss it. Reserving both dates together is the single most useful thing you can do, and we hold the newborn slot flexibly against the actual delivery date.
Studio sessions run at our Kamalpokhari studio in Kathmandu and our Butwal-10 Ramnagar studio, both heated and private. Outdoor sessions are common at Garden of Dreams and the Shivapuri foothills near Kathmandu, the Phewa lakeside in Pokhara, and the riverside and Manigram gardens around Butwal. We also shoot at home, which suits families who would rather not travel late in pregnancy — we bring lighting and work with the space you have.
Wedding Story Kathmandu StudioKamalpokhari, KathmanduOur maternity sessions start at NPR 12,000 for a two-hour studio or outdoor session with 2 outfit changes, 25+ retouched high-resolution images and a private online gallery. Partner and sibling portraits are included. Travel outside Kathmandu or Butwal is charged at NPR 5,000–15,000 depending on distance.
Bring two outfits: one fitted piece that defines the bump, and one flowing piece for movement. Solid colours photograph better than busy prints. A sari or traditional dress works beautifully and is a common choice for Nepali families. We send a full wardrobe guide once your date is booked, and we keep a few maternity gowns at the studio you are welcome to use.
Yes, and it costs nothing extra. Partner and sibling portraits are part of every maternity session. If a young child is joining, we photograph those frames in the first half hour while their patience holds.
Not necessarily, but it is tight. We can usually shoot at 35–37 weeks with a shorter, mostly seated session. Book immediately rather than waiting, and be aware that if the baby arrives before the date we will move the booking to a newborn session rather than cancelling it.
Yes. We have studios in Kathmandu and Butwal and travel across Nepal, including Pokhara, Chitwan, Bhairahawa, Dharan, Biratnagar and Nepalgunj. Travel outside our home districts is charged at NPR 5,000–15,000 depending on distance.
A short preview within 7 days and the full retouched gallery within 2–4 weeks. If your due date is close we prioritise the edit so you have the images before the baby arrives.
Tell us the date and what you have in mind. We reply within one working day with availability and a written quote — no obligation.