Business Details
Award-Winning Newborn & Maternity Photography in San Jose
At Kerry Goddard Photography, we specialize in capturing life's most precious moments through award-winning newborn and maternity photography. Our studio in Cambrian, San Jose, California, offers a warm, baby-led environment where your child's safety and comfort are our highest priorities. With a passion for creating timeless images, we provide personalized sessions that celebrate your family's unique story. Our three-hour sessions allow ample time for feeding, snuggling, and capturing natural, heartfelt moments.We offer a curated client closet with outfits for mothers and siblings, ensuring every detail complements your vision. Our approach combines artistic expertise with a deep understanding of newborn needs, resulting in breathtaking photographs that become cherished heirlooms. We proudly serve families in the Cambrian community and surrounding areas, helping them preserve memories that last generations.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Photography
Milestone Sessions
Client Closet
Studio Sessions
Highlights and features
- We specialize in newborn photography with a baby-led approach prioritizing safety
- Our three-hour sessions accommodate natural feeding and bonding rhythms
- Client closet offers curated outfits for mothers and siblings
- Award-winning photographer with experience photographing her own three children
- Studio designed specifically for newborn comfort and creative possibilities
What people say
Breathtaking photos
Amazing experience
Stress-free sessions
Gentle with babies
Timeless images
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn photography capturing delicate details and family connections. Sessions occur 5-14 days post-birth, with safety-focused posing and natural lighting. Our studio provides all necessary props, backdrops, and outfits for timeless images.
Maternity Photography
Elegant maternity sessions celebrating pregnancy at 32-34 weeks gestation. Offered both outdoors during golden hour and in-studio with multiple outfit changes from our extensive client closet, creating dramatic and natural imagery.
Milestone Sessions
Documenting developmental milestones from first smiles to first steps. These sessions capture your baby's personality and growth journey through artistic compositions that complement newborn and maternity collections.
Client Closet
Curated collection of maternity dresses, baby outfits, and sibling apparel available during sessions. Ensures cohesive styling across portraits while providing convenience for families without additional costs.
Studio Sessions
Controlled environment sessions with professional lighting and temperature regulation. Our baby-safe studio features multiple backdrops and props for creating diverse artistic compositions in a comfortable setting.
People
Kerry Goddard
Photographer & Studio Owner
Award-winning newborn and maternity photographer with three children of her own. Specializes in gentle, baby-led photography techniques that prioritize safety while creating timeless heirloom images for San Jose families.
Questions
When is the best time for newborn photos?
Newborn sessions work best between 5-14 days old, though we can accommodate babies up to 8 weeks old for posed photography.
How long do photography sessions last?
Sessions typically last 3 hours to allow time for feeding, bonding, and capturing natural moments at your baby's pace.
What should we wear for maternity photos?
Our client closet offers maternity dresses and coordinating outfits for partners and siblings to create cohesive, beautiful compositions.
Do you provide props and accessories?
Yes, our studio includes backdrops, props, and outfits specifically designed for newborn and maternity photography sessions.
Is the studio baby-safe?
Our studio prioritizes baby safety with temperature control, sanitized props, and professional posing techniques supervised by experienced photographers.
