Kate Andreya

Artful Story Telling For Women

Elegant women’s portrait session at Kate Andreya Photography studio near Washington DC
Woman seated in a silk dress against a dark studio background

The timeless, elegant images you'll treasure for lifetimes.

Fine art maternity portraits

Luxury Maternity Photography in Washington, DC

You don't need to be a model. Just a woman willing to be seen. Your story, thoughtfully guided and captured with gentle care inside an elegant loft studio in Alexandria, VA, just outside Washington, DC.

Inquire About a Maternity Session

Not just a memory

A Work of Art

A maternity session lasts a few hours. The artwork lasts for generations. For over 8 years, I have created portraits designed to become more than a memory-from fine art albums to heirloom wall art for your home, cherished long after this season has passed.
Your essence bound in art
Washington DC maternity photographer

Your Session Starts Here

From gentle posing guidance to thoughtful styling and final artwork, every detail is designed so you can relax, feel beautiful, and focus on the life growing within you.

To help you feel confident and at ease, I show you images throughout the session so you never leave wondering if we've captured the moments that matter most.

What's Included in Your Maternity Experience

A guided studio experience, from styling to finished artwork.
Everything you need to know

Maternity Photography FAQ

The ideal portrait window is usually 28u201334 weeks, but the right timing depends on your body, comfort, and vision. Booking during your second trimester gives us more time to plan.

Sessions take place in a light-filled loft studio in Alexandria, VA, convenient to Old Town, Arlington, Washington, DC, and the Northern Virginia area.

Yes. You will receive styling support and access to a curated client closet with elegant pieces that photograph beautifully.

Yes. Your session can include your partner and children when that supports the story you want to tell. We will plan those portraits during your consultation.

You do not need posing experience. I will gently guide your hands, posture, expression, and movement throughout the session.

Yes. Heirloom albums and artwork are available so your portraits can become finished pieces for your home, not just files that live on a screen.

Client Closet

Elegant, camera-ready pieces selected to flatter your shape and match the tone of your session.

Styling Support

We plan the look, mood, and session details together so your portraits feel cohesive and intentional.

Alexandria, VA Studio

A light-filled loft studio in Alexandria, VA, convenient to Washington, DC, Old Town Alexandria, Arlington, and Northern Virginia.

Gentle Direction

You will be guided through every pose and expression so you never have to wonder what to do next.

Albums & Artwork

Choose finished pieces and heirloom artwork to preserve this season for your family.

When to Book Your Maternity Shoot

Ideal timing

27-33 weeks

This is often when maternity portraits feel most effortless.

Your bump has become a beautiful part of your silhouette, yet you are still likely to feel comfortable enough to move, pose, and enjoy being photographed. It is the season when many women feel most connected to the transformation happening within them.

Reach out during your second trimester so we have plenty of time to plan every detail.

Earlier or later than that? Inquire anyway and we will choose the approach that best honors this chapter of your story.

Inquire About Your Maternity Session

Every session begins with a conversation. Tell me where you are in your pregnancy, what kind of portraits you are drawn to, and when you hope to be photographed. From there, I’ll guide you through the rest.