Celebrate your pregnancy in a sensual and powerful way
Being pregnant... it is perhaps the most special period in a woman's life.
First, you feel your body changing, then you grow in expectation and gentleness, and finally, you carry new life with you.
For years, I have been capturing these beautiful moments with my Fine Art Maternity photography.
But now I am very proud to add a new style: Boudoir Maternity.
Last year, I started doing boudoir photography—a genre that immediately touched me deeply.
After all, the combination of femininity, strength, sensuality, and self-confidence fits so well with what I want to convey with my images.
I immediately felt: this is what I want to do.
That passion was noticed not only by my customers, but also internationally.
At the beginning of this year, I was honored to receive the title of International Photographer of the Year in the Senior Portrait (Boudoir) category at the Legacy Photography Awards.
Above all, it is a tremendous honor, and also confirmation to continue building on this style.
But the more I worked on Boudoir, the more I thought back to something I've been feeling for years:
Namely, a pregnant woman radiates something magical. A gentle strength, a natural sensuality. Because she is at her most beautiful, because there is life growing inside her.
Why shouldn't we celebrate this unique period in a sensual, stylish way?
In the past, I sometimes had pregnant moms in the studio who said they wanted a few sensual images alongside the classic Fine Art portraits. Those images were always beautiful. And honestly? They made me want more.
That's why I decided to organize model calls specifically for pregnant women who were open to a boudoir-style session.
And what I created then exceeded my expectations.
The result: pure images full of power, femininity, and softness. It was exactly what I had in mind.
I am therefore proud to introduce my new category:
Boudoir Maternity photography – sensual pregnancy photography in Fine Art style.
Because in these sessions, we combine the intimacy and elegance of boudoir with the tenderness and power of your pregnancy.
This can be achieved with lingerie, soft fabrics, an open blouse, or simply the play of light and shadow across your belly.
My studio has an extensive wardrobe with beautiful lingerie sets, jackets, fur coats, and accessories. But feel free to bring your own lingerie or meaningful pieces —I will be happy to help you choose what suits you best.
Of course, this session can also be combined with my trusted Fine Art Maternity style. That way, you get the best of both worlds.
This new form of maternity photography is for women who:
-want to feel proud, sensual, and feminine during their pregnancy
-want to celebrate their bodies as they are now
-want to create a unique keepsake — for their partner or simply for themselves.
Because this moment is worth capturing in an intense and intimate way.
Whether you opt for subtle and refined or powerful and bold: your story, your style, your pace.
The initial reactions to this new style are heartwarming.
I hope that many more moms-to-be will feel inspired to capture this special period in a new, sensual way.
You are allowed to be here. You are beautiful. You are a woman. And you are a mother-to-be.
Would you like to know more about Boudoir Maternity or book a session?
Feel free to contact me—I will be happy to answer all your questions.
Be sure to check out my Boudoir Maternity page for more information.
You want meaning.
A moment in your life
that deserves to be paused for a moment.
Not to decide.
Not to plan.
But to feel what this moment does to you.
That is why every session at ESSENCE OF YOU
starts with a personal discovery call.
A relaxed conversation
in which you don't need to prepare anything
or make any decisions.
Just space
for your story
and what is truly valuable to you.
Schedule your personal discovery call
(completely non-binding)
by Anja Maesen