“You are the closest I will ever come to magic.”

Suzanne Finnamore

Black and white maternity photo of couple, woman holding flowers over baby bump, man tenderly touching her belly.
A woman in a bright yellow dress poses gracefully against a rustic wall adorned with vibrant sunflowers.
Studio maternity photo featuring couple in contrasting white dress and navy casual wear.
Maternity Session with Husband - Portraits by Araceli - Mcallen, Texas Photographer
Elegant maternity portrait of couple in formal attire against dark background.
Studio portrait of parent and child in matching black formal attire against white background.
Dramatic portrait in a black tulle gown against ornate white wall panels.
Pregnant woman in pink tulle maternity gown posing gracefully against a soft floral pink studio background.
A black and white image of a pregnant woman with long dark hair posing in a bodysuit.
An elegant off-shoulder red gown with sweetheart neckline against dark backdrop.
Artistic maternity pose in flowing white dress against grey background.
Ethereal light blue tulle maternity gown with tiered ruffles photographed against ornate rococo wall with floral details.
A feminine figure in an elegant flowing red dress reclines on a dark floor with eyes closed in a dreamy pose.
Intimate maternity portrait with sparkly dress against dark backdrop.
Maternity Session - Portraits by Araceli - Mcallen, Texas Photographer
Expectant couple poses together in black and white outfits against dark backdrop.
Artistic maternity portraits featuring a woman in red dress posing gracefully against a dark grey background.
Person in striped black evening gown poses elegantly on white background.
Maternity Session with Husband and Child - Portraits by Araceli - Mcallen, Texas Photographer
A man and a woman are sitting together in a black and white photograph.

THE IMPORTANCE OF MATERNITY PHOTOS

Maternity photos provide a precious and brief opportunity to capture the beauty and anticipation of pregnancy. These images not only document the physical changes but also capture the emotional connection between expectant parents. Serving as lasting keepsakes, maternity photos celebrate the unique journey of bringing a new life into the world, offering a timeless and cherished visual narrative for both the parents and the child.

WHEN TO BOOK YOUR MATERNITY SESSION

It’s best to schedule your session the most in advance that you can. If you need photos by a certain date such as for a baby shower please try to book your session at least two weeks prior to the date you need them. Maternity sessions should be scheduled around 27-35 weeks. Newborn sessions as soon as you hit your third trimester.

DO YOU PROVIDE THE MATERNITY GOWNS?

I can provide dresses for female clients and little girls for indoor studio sessions. The dresses for adults can be seen here. Girl Dress client closet can be seen here. I do not provide outfits for outside shoots. Clients bring their own.

The Experience

The photo shoot process

My Maternity Closet

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Pricing

My Packages

📍 Serving McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, and the entire Rio Grande Valley.

Portraits by Araceli

4801 Sweetwater Ave, Mcallen, Texas 78503

956-929-0304