Pregnancy can feel like it lasts forever — until suddenly it’s over.
Take a little time to slow down, celebrate your changing body and preserve the anticipation of waiting to meet your baby.
Based in Melrose, I photograph maternity sessions across the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh, Northumberland and beyond.
Feeling unsure in front of the camera is completely normal.
I’ll gently guide you throughout the session, helping with flattering poses and natural movement so you can relax and feel confident.
Your maternity photographs don’t have to feel overly posed.
We can create something soft and intimate, relaxed and natural, or a little more glamorous — depending on how you want to remember this time.
Choose the setting that feels right for you.
We can photograph your session in my Melrose studio or outdoors in the beautiful Scottish Borders, depending on the style and atmosphere you’d like.
Your partner and children are welcome to join you.
It’s a beautiful opportunity to capture your family as it is now, just before someone new arrives and everything changes again.

A simple session to beautifully capture your bump.

More time and variety for memories of you and the people you love.

More time, more variety and every beautiful image from your session.
To secure the booking, there’s a £50 non-refundable deposit payable at the time of booking.
Maternity sessions are usually best between 28 and 36 weeks, when your bump is beautifully visible but you’re hopefully still comfortable.
Booking in advance gives us plenty of time to plan your session before your due date gets too close.
You can reserve your newborn session while you’re still pregnant. I’ll pencil in your due date and we’ll arrange the final session date once your baby arrives.
Based in Melrose, I photograph maternity sessions for families across the Scottish Borders and beyond.
Studio and outdoor sessions are available, with everything planned around the look and feel you want.
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Don’t worry if you’re unsure. We can plan your outfits together based on the style and location of your session.
Yes. I have maternity dresses available for your session, so you don’t need to buy something especially for your photographs.
We can choose a dress that suits you and the look you’d like to create.
Yes. Depending on your collection, we can create different looks and include outfit changes during your session.
Your professionally edited gallery will normally be ready within 1–2 weeks.
Yes. If your collection includes a set number of images, you can purchase additional photographs from your gallery for £15 each.
You don’t need to have outfits, locations or poses figured out.
Tell me a little about you and your pregnancy, and I’ll help you plan a session that feels comfortable and personal.
M BANKA Photography
2 Station Gate, Melrose TD6 9PS