Maternity session in a Provence lavender field: mum-to-be in profile at sunset

Maternity photographer · Marseille & Provence Your bump, in the most beautiful light.

A gentle, guided session, outdoors, at your home or in the studio. No stiff poses.

You dream of beautiful maternity photos, but you don't know how to pose ?

That's normal, and that's exactly my job. I was a model for years: I know how it feels to be in front of the camera. I guide you with simple gestures (walk, move closer, breathe, laugh) and I choose the light that flatters you. You live the moment, I take care of the images.

Joyful maternity session: a mum-to-be in a basketball jersey laughing as her partner kisses her in an iris field, near Aix-en-Provence
Who is it for?

This session is made for you if…

  • You want natural photos, but you think “I don't know how to pose”
  • You want to feel beautiful, without retouching that changes who you are
  • You'd love to include your partner, your kids, or even the dog
  • You want images that tell the story of a real moment, not a staged scene
Couple maternity session: a mum-to-be in a pink jumper kissing her smiling partner's head, bump bare
A dad-to-be kissing the bump of his partner in a white lace dress, backlit by golden light, near Aix-en-Provence
Maternity session in the calanques: a dad-to-be kissing his partner's forehead, she wears a white gown at sunset
The packages

Your maternity session in Marseille: simple, and everything is included.

“Promise”, maternity outdoors or at your place

€230

15 edited photos

Ideally in your 7th or 8th month

Book online
Most popular

“Story” package: maternity + baby

450 €

30 edited photos

Maternity, then the baby session at your home. Many moms no longer have the energy to organize the second one once the baby is here: with the package, it's done, and you already know me the day I arrive.

460 € if booked separately

Book online

Outdoors, at home or in the studio in Marseille's 8th: same price, same number of photos.

Book online in three clicks: choose your session, pick your date, and pay securely.

What's always included

  • We talk before the session: location, time, light, outfits
  • No clock-watching: the time is approximate, we take as long as you need to feel at ease
  • My outfit guide as a PDF, and outfit loans depending on availability
  • Your online session notebook: your appointment, your guides, your gallery
  • Your private gallery within 2 to 3 weeks, to discover your images and choose your favorites
  • A private online gallery, high-resolution or web download, your choice
49 reviews, all 5 stars

They wrote to me, after their maternity session.

Swipe to read more.

★★★★★
“I've been running away from cameras for 30 years: I'm never comfortable and I always hate the result. But for the arrival of our baby, I wanted memories. Léna knew how to reassure me, guide us, set up little scenes and make us forget the camera. As for the result… I'm lost for words! I thought I wouldn't find a single photo I liked, and I ended up buying more than the package included.”
Léa, maternity session
★★★★★
“A big thank you to Léna for a maternity session in the lavender. The photos are gorgeous, full of emotion. We all had a wonderful time, grown-ups and little ones alike: Léna is a gem with children and adapts to them. If you want to create memories for your heart as well as your photo albums, go to Léna with your eyes closed.”
Solène, maternity session
★★★★★
“We were complete beginners for this maternity photo session, but Léna put us at ease from the start. She created a gentle, caring atmosphere, which let us fully enjoy the moment. The result is beyond our expectations!”
Camille, maternity session
★★★★★
“We recommend Léna and Thomas ++++! Real talent, so much inspiration, the photos and videos are made with passion and you can feel it. The maternity and newborn sessions with our baby were wonderful moments we won't forget anytime soon.”
Estelle & Louis, maternity and baby sessions
★★★★★
“Léna is a very talented photographer who really listens! We loved doing our maternity shoot with Léna and her partner, who were super friendly and put us at ease right away. The photos are beautiful, we're so happy!”
Morgane, maternity session
★★★★★
“It was our first time and despite the nerves, we had a magical moment, and the photos are stunning! Go for it without hesitation.”
Melody, maternity session
A mum-to-be in a denim waistcoat laughing in the arms of her partner in a cowboy hat, in black and white, near Aix-en-Provence
How it works

You have nothing to handle.

Pregnancy detail: a mum-to-be resting a mauve iris flower against her bare bump in a field of irises, near Aix-en-Provence
Before the session

We plan a session that feels like you

Once you've booked, we talk about the mood you have in mind: by the sea, in fields of flowers, at home or in the studio. I send you my outfit guide, and if you have nothing to wear, I'll lend you a dress.

Maternity session in the lavender: a couple forehead to forehead, the dad-to-be's hand on the bump, golden light
The big day

A gentle moment, at your pace

No stopwatch, and breaks whenever you want. I start gently so you forget the camera, then I guide you step by step: where to stand, what to do with your hands, how to look at your partner. Never a stiff pose.

Close-up of a dad-to-be kissing his partner's bump in a red dress, with the sun setting over the sea
After

You relive that moment, and keep it

Within 2 to 3 weeks, you receive your private online gallery. You choose your 15 favorite photos, and I edit them one by one in my style: soft light, natural colors, skin left true to life.

My tips

For a session that feels like you.

What I tell all my clients before their session. And I'm with you for everything else.

01

Aim for the 7th or 8th month

Your bump is nice and round and you're still comfortable walking, sitting down and getting up. Book from your 5th month to get the date you want.

02

Count on the evening light

The last hour before sunset gives a golden light that flatters your skin and your bump. It's what makes the magic of my outdoor sessions.

03

Choose flowing, solid-colored outfits

A long dress that moves in the wind, an open shirt, soft tones. Avoid big patterns and logos: they draw the eye away from your bump.

04

Come as you are

Light makeup, well-groomed hands (they show a lot on the bump), and a wish to have a good time. The rest is my job.

Your questions

Everything people ask me, before booking your maternity session.

Tap a question to read the answer.

What’s the best time?
Ideally in your 7th or 8th month: your bump is nice and round and you still feel comfortable. It's possible up to 3 weeks before your due date, with your midwife's or doctor's approval.
Where does the session take place?
Outdoors in the evening light (the Calanques, the seaside, flower fields), at home in your cozy nest, or in the studio in Marseille's 8th. Same price everywhere.
Which season should I choose?
April and May for irises and poppies. June and July for lavender. The sea and the Calanques all year round. In winter, at your home or in the studio, in soft light.
What to wear?
Solid outfits, no big patterns, in soft tones. I'll send you my guide before the session, and I can lend you a dress from my Wardrobe.
Do I have to show my bare bump?
Only if you feel like it. An open shirt, a dress, a crop top: we’ll do whatever feels like you.
How long does the session last?
About 1 to 1.5 hours, but no stopwatch: we take as long as it takes for you to feel at ease, with breaks to sit down, have a drink, catch your breath.
Can my partner and children come?
Of course, and the dog too. The most beautiful images often come from a big brother hugging the bump.
What if baby arrives before the session?
We keep it simple: the session becomes an at-home baby session, or a family session a few weeks later. Nothing is lost.
Why is the length approximate?
Because I don’t sell a session “by the minute,” I sell a moment. When you’re pregnant, we take breaks whenever you want. I won’t spend 5 hours with you… but I won’t be watching the clock either: if you need 30 minutes to relax, we’ll take them.
Why a selection of 15 photos?
I'd rather deliver a short, strong collection, each photo carefully edited one by one. Fall in love with more photos when you see your gallery? You can add some: €15 per photo, €65 for 5, €120 for 10, €220 for 20.
Maternity session in a lavender field: the father-to-be kisses the mother's temple, hands on her bump
Borrowed outfit
The Wardrobe · free, never required

Nothing to wear? I'll lend you an outfit.

I have a real session wardrobe: more than 50 dresses, tops, maternity outfits and western pieces. You choose, I bring it, and it's free.

  1. You choose your outfit online, in the Wardrobe.
  2. I bring it on the day of your session, in your size.
  3. You give it back to me at the end. It's on me.
Choose my outfit from the Wardrobe
Léna and Thomas in black and white, cheek to cheek, her arms wrapped around him from behind, beaming
Who we are

Léna, and sometimes Thomas with me.

As a former model, I know how it feels to be in front of the camera. As a former TV journalist, I learned to observe and catch the moment as it unfolds. Thomas, my partner, sometimes comes along, always gentle and discreet.

Get to know each other
A playful couple walking through a lavender field at sunset, the mum-to-be holding her bare bump
Couple maternity session in a lavender field: a tender embrace and a hand on the bump, backlit by the sun

Your bump only lasts a few months.

Book my maternity session

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