Authentic Maternity and Newborn Portraits in Mumbai
Capturing the raw, unfiltered journey from pregnancy to the first few weeks with your new arrival. No stiff poses, just natural light, genuine connection, and memories that keep it real.
For this maternity portrait, we found this incredible treehouse that added a touch of magic and wonder. I love incorporating unique locations into my photoshoots to tell a more personal story. Here, an expectant mother sits peacefully, creating a beautiful and serene pregnancy portrait.
A closer shot from the same treehouse maternity session. The expecting mother is seated on the rustic wooden stairs, cradling her belly. This composition highlights the textures of the wood and rope, adding to the whimsical feel.
The maternal glow is real. This outdoor maternity portrait captures an expecting mother in a beautiful floral dress, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. The natural setting complements the natural beauty of pregnancy.
An intimate black and white maternity portrait of a couple. The soft window light and close embrace create a feeling of warmth and anticipation as they await their new arrival.
A classic maternity silhouette. This powerful black and white image beautifully captures the shape of the baby bump against a softly lit background, creating a timeless and artistic pregnancy photo.
The "after" shot to the pregnancy silhouette. A mother holds her newborn, their shapes silhouetted against the window. This pairing of photos tells a complete and emotional story of the journey to motherhood.
A tender black and white portrait of a couple during their maternity session. This photo captures the quiet connection and shared excitement before the baby arrives.
The first family portrait. This black and white lifestyle photo shows new parents lovingly holding their newborn. These sessions are all about capturing the cuddles, the tiny features, and the overwhelming joy of this new chapter in your lives.
Sometimes it's the smallest details that hold the most love. This is a close-up shot of a newborn's tiny feet peeking out from a soft, fluffy white blanket. A simple, sweet memory from their first few days.
About Maternity & Newborn: The First Chapter
I don't believe in over-editing. While I use precise dodging and burning to give your images a professional, polished pop, I skip the 'fake skin' filters that make you look like plastic. Whether it is a maternity shoot at a local Mumbai landmark or a quiet, lifestyle newborn session in the comfort of your home, my goal is to deliver photos that feel high-end but still look exactly like you.
How I Approach Your Session
Photography is about the stories behind the faces. For maternity and newborn shoots, I lean heavily into a candid, documentary-style approach. We won't be standing around waiting for the 'perfect' stiff pose. Instead, we’ll move, we’ll interact, and we’ll capture the actual, messy, wonderful truth of this chapter.
Maternity Sessions
These are about celebrating your glow without the forced drama. We can shoot at a beautiful outdoor location or even a creative spot that means something to you. I love using natural light to highlight textures, and I’m a fan of high-contrast black and white photography—it really strips away distractions to reveal pure, raw emotion. We’ll capture the anticipation and the quiet connection between you and your partner.
Newborn & Family Lifestyle
I prefer to do these sessions at your home. It’s where you and your baby are most comfortable, and where the most authentic moments happen. I’ll work around your schedule—if the baby needs to feed or just needs a break, we take one. No rush, no pressure. I focus on the small, fleeting details: tiny hands, feet, the way you hold them, and the joy of your first few days together.
My Technical Process
I shoot with a Nikon mirrorless setup, focusing on prime lenses for that creamy, cinematic depth of field. Post-processing is where the final 'pop' happens. I manually dodge and burn areas to guide the viewer’s eye, ensuring your photos have a timeless, editorial quality. You receive high-resolution, professionally retouched JPEGs, ready to print and keep forever. If you are looking for someone to document this time with honesty and craft, I’d love to chat.
Royd Tauro
I’m Royd, a Mumbai-based photographer who is just as obsessed with catching real emotions as I am with my tech gear. When I’m not playing board games or tweaking my AI tools, I’m documenting the wild, beautiful chaos of new families. I’ll guide you through the session, but I promise we won't do any of those awkward, stiff poses.
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