Maternity Boudoir · Salt Lake City, Utah
If you're comparing maternity boudoir vs. traditional maternity photos, you're really asking one question: which one is for me? They're cousins, not twins — and knowing the difference makes choosing easy.
What's the difference between maternity boudoir and maternity photos?
Traditional maternity photography is about the family and the moment — flowing dresses, outdoor light, partners and older children in frame. Maternity boudoir is about you and your body: studio-lit, intimate, editorial, and centred on how you look right now rather than on the group.
At Blushed Boudoir in Salt Lake City, a maternity session is $399, includes professional hair and makeup, and covers three looks. Most mothers photograph between 28 and 32 weeks. The studio keeps traditional maternity gowns alongside the boudoir wardrobe, so one session can include both styles — a lot of mothers do exactly that.
Traditional maternity photos, in a sentence
Classic maternity photography is usually about the family and the moment: flowing dresses, outdoor golden light, partners and older siblings in frame, hands cradling the bump. The mood is gentle and wholesome, and the images are made to hang in the living room and go on the holiday card.
Maternity boudoir, in a sentence
Maternity boudoir is about you and your body: intimate, editorial, a little bold, and unapologetically focused on how powerful and beautiful you look right now. It's studio light, luxe fabrics, guided posing, and images made for you (and, if you choose, your partner) — not the group text.
How they actually differ
Styling & wardrobe
Traditional leans toward long dresses and coordinated family looks. Boudoir leans toward gowns, lingerie, robes, and bump-forward styling. Our in-studio closet runs XS–5X, and we keep traditional maternity gowns too, so nothing has to be bought either way.
Mood & light
Traditional is soft and airy, often outdoors. Boudoir is cinematic and controlled — we shape every bit of light inside our private studio, 4,500 square feet with more than thirty built sets, in downtown Salt Lake City.
Who's in the frame
Traditional frequently includes partners and kids. Boudoir centers you, though a partner can join for a few tender frames if you'd like. Our team is 100% female, and during your session the only people in the building are the ones working on it.
Where the images live
Traditional goes on the wall for everyone. Boudoir is yours to keep private or share on your terms — nothing is posted, shared or submitted anywhere without your explicit written permission, and privacy is built into how we work.
What each costs here
The session fee is $399 either way — the style you shoot doesn't change the price. That reserves the studio, your all-female team, professional hair and makeup and three guided looks. Images are chosen afterward at a same-day reveal from a gallery of 200–400: ten digital images start at $800, and artwork collections begin at $1,895.
Still can't decide? You don't have to
Plenty of mamas do a boudoir-leaning maternity session that includes a handful of softer, partner-and-bump images at the end — the best of both worlds in one sitting. Bring it up at your free consult and we'll design the balance that feels like you. When you're ready to see the vibe, our maternity gallery shows exactly where this style can go.
Maternity boudoir vs maternity photos — common questions
Can I do both in one session?
Yes, and many mothers do. Your session includes three looks, so one can be a traditional gown portrait and the others boudoir — or any mix you want. Tell us at your consult and we'll plan the order so the wardrobe changes flow.
Which one should I choose if I'm nervous?
Start with the gowns and sheets. They're covered, they photograph beautifully, and most mothers find they want to go a little bolder once they've seen the back of the camera. You set your comfort level before we start and we don't push past it.
Is maternity boudoir more expensive than traditional maternity photos?
Not at Blushed. The session fee is $399 either way, and it includes professional hair and makeup. Images are chosen afterward — ten digitals from $800, collections from $1,895.
When should I book either one?
Most mothers photograph between 28 and 32 weeks, and we recommend reserving 6–8 weeks ahead. There's a full week-by-week breakdown in when to schedule maternity boudoir in Utah.
Can my partner be in maternity boudoir photos?
Yes. Many mothers add a few partner frames at the end. If you'd rather the whole session be the two of you, that's a couples session instead.
See yourself in this light
Book your maternity boudoir session — or ask us how to blend both styles into one sitting. $399, hair and makeup included.
— Shanna & the Blushed Boudoir Team