Every pregnancy has a story. Maybe you've always dreamed of being a mother and you've been waiting for this addition to your family for years, or this pregnancy is an unexpected, yet welcome, surprise. Whether you're looking for maternity portraits that are full of elegance and romance between you and your partner or you're looking for whimsical and joyful portraits with your bump + older children, I offer on-location and in-home light and airy maternity sessions for Amsterdam parents who are joyfully anticipating this next chapter together while enjoying the special time pregnancy brings.
"Sim did a wonderful job of making me comfortable in our maternity session, she offered different lighting choices and poses and made the time fly by, and I usually feel awkward with these things but she made it a positive experience. Not only that, but it was my son's birthday in heaven on the day of the session and she asked me to bring items for the pictures to honor him in a special way. That meant more than anything to me and showed me the type of kind person she is and I hope if anyone needs that kind of person in their life they will find her as well. Her photos are truly amazing and special."
-Heather cohen
I don't put time limits on my sessions. A maternity photoshoot can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours (usually if you're bringing older children) to get the images you want.
I guide you through a date, so you're actually bonding and spending quality time together instead of awkwardly posing. I come prepared with age appropriate games for your older children, so they’ll have a great time celebrating your pregnancy.
As soon as you book, we schedule a time to talk about your vision for your session. We discuss outfits for your family, photoshoot location options around Amsterdam, and how you want to display your heirloom art. You have complimentary access to my client closet as well as my styling guide in your inbox!
Once your gallery is complete, we sit back down together to walk through your framing and album choices. My little boys love looking at albums of themselves and hearing stories about when they were babies, so this might just be my favorite part!
How it works
Maternity portraits in easy steps
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As soon as you book, we schedule a time to talk about your vision for your maternity session. We discuss outfits for your family, photoshoot location options around Amsterdam, and how you want to display your heirloom art. You have complimentary access to my client closet as well as my styling guide in your inbox!
I guide you through a family date, so you're actually bonding and spending quality time together instead of coercing your kids to pose. I come prepared with age appropriate games for your children, so they’ll have a great time!
Once your gallery is complete, we sit back down together to walk through your framing and album choices. My little boys love looking at albums of themselves and hearing stories about when they were babies, so this might just be my favorite part!
Inspired by Bollywood and fairytales, Sim Sawyers creates light and airy maternity portraits full of love and magic that you'll cherish for years to come. Serving Amsterdam neighborhoods, Haarlem, Zaandam, and more.