Emilie Zangarelli
Maternity / Newborn Photographer and Loxley Colour Ambassador
In my work, I don’t just take maternity photos. I look after the whole experience. Because pregnancy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s intense, emotional, and full of change. And one day, these images won’t only be “pregnancy photos” anymore. They’ll be the very first pages of a family story. That’s why I truly believe maternity photography deserves to be printed. Not because it’s a nice extra, but because it’s the right way to honour it.
Luxury isn’t the background. It’s how you’re treated
A high-end session isn’t only about styling or lighting. It’s about the little things that make a client feel comfortable: taking time, listening, guiding gently, knowing when to slow down, and make space for real emotion. During a maternity session, I want my client to feel safe and confident. I want her to forget the pressure, the self-doubt, the “I’m not photogenic” thoughts. I want her to enjoy the moment and to leave feeling proud. And for me, the job doesn’t stop once the images are delivered. Because if we’ve put that much care into the experience, it wouldn’t make sense to end it with a gallery that stays on a phone.
The final step matters
I’m a photographer, but I’m also helping families keep something that will matter later. Choosing the right print isn’t about selling an add-on. It’s part of the service. It’s making sure the images have a real place in your life, not just in your camera roll. Maternity photographs carry so much meaning. They deserve a finish that matches that.
Images deserve to live in the real world
Digital is easy. But it’s also fragile. Phones change. Files get lost. Passwords disappear. And suddenly, years of memories are harder to find than they should be. A print is different. It stays. You can hold it, frame it, keep it, or pass it on. A fine art print has presence. An album tells the whole story. A print box becomes a family treasure. And most importantly, printed images become part of everyday life: on a wall, on a shelf, in a book you open again and again.
Choosing the right format is part of the experience
When I recommend a product, I think about how the family will live with these photos. Some images are meant for a fine art print - strong, timeless, made to last. Others belong in a luxury album, because maternity is a journey, not a single frame. And sometimes a print box is the most precious option of all; beautiful, tactile, easy to revisit, like a keepsake. The print isn’t a detail. It’s the natural end of the story.
Why maternity photography deserves to be printed
Because it’s not just “another shoot.” It’s something foundational. It’s the “before.” The promise. The beginning. And if we take the time to create images that matter, then we should also give them a life that matches their meaning. A beautiful photo is an emotion. A printed photo is an heirloom.
Why I choose Loxley Colour
I choose Loxley Colour for the consistency and quality of their products, which perfectly align with the high-end experience I want to offer my clients. Their finishes truly enhance the images and transform them into timeless pieces. It’s also a real comfort to work with a lab I trust, both for reliability and for the elegance of the final result.