Pregnancy Announcement Photos Done with Renee Ash Photography

Finding out you’re expecting a new tiny love is such an exciting time! Sharing the news with friends and family is even more special!! If you’re looking for a beautiful, low key, way to announce your pregnancy, a professional photo session at Renee Ash Photography NJ Newborn Photographer in The Shoppes at Lafayette, near Sparta, New Jersey, is the perfect way to do it.

You may be wondering about several things. Like When should you schedule your pregnancy announcement photos? How can you make them extra memorable? What props or special details should we include in our pregnancy announcement photos? Should we include a gender reveal during our announcement photos? Let’s dive in!

When to Announce Your Pregnancy

Most couples choose to announce their pregnancy around the end of the first trimester, typically between 12 and 14 weeks. By this time, the risk of complications drops, and you might already have your first ultrasound photo to include in your session! However, there’s no right or wrong time—it’s all about when you feel comfortable sharing your big news with the world.

Gender Reveal combined with the Pregnancy Announcement Photos!

Couples can find out the gender of their baby around weeks 18-22. If you can keep a pregnancy secret for that long you can do a combined pregnancy AND gender reveal all in one! Another option if you have already announced your pregnancy to the world is to have a sweet gender reveal photo session to let everyone know that your are team pink or team blue!

Creative Ideas for Your Pregnancy Announcement Photos

At Renee Ash Photography, I love helping parents-to-be craft the perfect announcement session that reflects their personalities and excitement. Here are a few fun ways to share your news through photos:

Classic Ultrasound Reveal – Hold an ultrasound photo of your baby while canoodling with your partner! This is always a favorite!

Casual & Cozy Look – Wear your favorite jeans with a bralette and a relaxed white button-down shirt for a natural, effortless vibe.

Involve Your Partner – Get your partner in on the fun! A cute pose with their hands on your tiny bump or a playful shot of them reacting to the big news can be priceless.

Letter Board or Baby Props – A simple sign that says “Baby (Last Name) Coming Soon” or tiny baby shoes placed between yours and your partner’s can make for an adorable photo.

Creative Ideas for Your Gender Announcement Photos

Here are some fun and creative ways to do a gender reveal in a photo studio like Renee Ash Photography in The Shoppes at Lafayette near Sparta, NJ:

Classic & Simple Reveals

Pink or Blue Dress – Wear a flowing dress in the baby’s gender color for an elegant reveal.

Ultrasound & Balloons – Hold up your ultrasound while surrounded by pink or blue balloons.

Letter Board or Sign – Use a board that reads “It’s a Boy!” or “It’s a Girl!” for a timeless touch.

Playful & Fun Reveals

Confetti Toss – Throw pink or blue confetti in the air for a magical shot.Paint a canvas or backdrop – Grab some pink or blue paint, some brushes and a drop cloth to write your due date, the baby’s name, or little hearts and hand prints in pink or blue to reveal the gender of your baby.

Sweet & Sentimental Reveals

Cake Cutting – Slice into a cake with pink or blue filling inside for a sweet surprise.

Sibling reveal – Have an older sibling hold a sign that says “It’s a Brother/Sister!” or dress in a pink or blue big bro/sis shirt etc!

Tiny Shoes or Onesie – Hold up little baby shoes or a onesie

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Documenting Your Pregnancy Journey

After your announcement, you might want to capture the beauty of your growing bump with a maternity session! The best time for a maternity shoot is around 30 weeks—by then, your belly is beautifully round, but you’re still comfortable enough to enjoy the session.

Here are some stunning maternity session ideas:

Casual Chic – Stick with the jeans and bralette look, adding a flowing white shirt for a relaxed yet stylish vibe.

Romantic – A beautiful, flowing pink or blue dress makes for a stunning statement, especially if you’re revealing the baby’s gender.

Intimate & Sentimental – A cozy indoor session with soft lighting and meaningful elements like baby clothes or a handwritten note to your future child.

At Renee Ash Photography, we love capturing the beauty, excitement, and emotions of pregnancy in a way that feels authentic to you. Whether you’re announcing your baby’s arrival, documenting your bump at 30 weeks, or celebrating a gender reveal, our studio in The Shoppes at Lafayette near Sparta, NJ, is the perfect place to make these moments last forever!

Pregnancy Announcement Photos

Hi there and thank you for stopping by!

I’m Ashley , owner of Renee Ash Photography, family and maternity photographer specializing in young and growing families in Sussex County NJ. I hope you found my “Pregnancy Announcement Photos” post to be helpful. If you are interested in chatting with me about booking a photo session to announce your pregnancy or reveal your baby’s gender, let’s connect! I offer packages for “Bump to Baby” to document every step of your pregnancy journey!

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