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Maternity Photography Clapham – family in the park

I love maternity photography outdoors, especially when there is already a child. A maternity session in this case becomes more of a family photoshoot and it gets quite special.

Children are happier because they are free to run around and be themselves and mums are usually more relaxed as well. Yes, your child will not trash the whole place if that is something in the back of your mind!

With this lovely family, we went to Clapham Common as it was their local park. We had a little walk and stopped here and there for some photos.  As a London photographer, I go quite frequently in that park so I know what corners can work well or not. It all depends if there are other people around in which case I have to find some quiet alternatives.

A maternity session is not just about the bump. I mean maternity photography focuses mainly on capturing the beauty and joy of pregnancy. However, it’s also about relationships, family, and creating a legacy. It’s the making of a new story with a new little human.

You might be interested in reading: Unveiling the Truth: Debunking 5 Myths About Maternity Photography

Here are some photos from the maternity photography session in Clapham Common.

girl hugging soft toy during an outdoor shoot. Photo taken in Clapham
mum and daughter sitting in a park: girl is giving mum a flower
Pregnant woman under a tree in Clapham Common with her hands around the belly
Outdoor couple portrait: maternity photography Clapham

Mum decided to go with vibrant colours and she coordinated her husband’s tie and daughter’s dress in that palette. I usually prefer natural, muted tones but I have to say that for an outdoor session, colours can work nicely too.

Related article: What to Wear for Your Maternity Photos

black and white portrait of couple sitting and looking at each other in a park
girl hugging mum's pregnant belly

Maternity Photography Clapham

If you are thinking about a maternity session outdoors you can have a look at this video to have an idea of what it looks like.  On my website, you can click on the maternity photography page and read all the information you need to know.

When you are ready give me a call 07577 978246 or email me to arrange a free consultation. We can meet for a coffee to chat about how you would like to be photographed and your plans.

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I thought striving for it meant reaching for something better. But lately, I’ve been asking: what is perfection, really? It’s not real.
It’s not shared.
It only exists in my mind—and even there, it shifts constantly. It often disguises itself as fear:
Fear of not being good enough.
Fear of being judged.
Fear of being truly seen. So if perfection is born from fear…
What are we really striving for? What looks “perfect” to me might mean nothing to someone else. 
So why chase something that holds me back more than it helps me move forward? This photo is part of that question.
A self-portrait.
An exercise in showing up blurry, unfinished, imperfect—real. Letting go isn’t always graceful.
Sometimes it’s quiet.
A small shift.
A decision to be soft where I used to hold tension.
To show up as I am.
To be seen anyway. Progression is now my mantra. 
Not perfection. Just movement. Just honesty.
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