Horsham-based maternity specialist Claire Wilders creates modern, natural bump photography in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Sessions welcome partners, children and pets to capture this precious moment.
Claire Wilders Photography is a specialist maternity photographer based in Christ’s Hospital, near Horsham, West Sussex. Claire’s approach to maternity photography is warm, personal and focused on capturing the real, tender moments of pregnancy — the quiet connection, the confident glow and the loving anticipation before baby arrives. Why choose Claire? Maternity is a core speciality. She combines modern, natural posing with gentle guidance so every expecting mum feels comfortable and confident. Sessions are relaxed and unhurried: Claire will talk with you before the shoot to plan poses, clothing ideas and whether you’d like a studio or location-based session. Her aim is simple — create timeless, honest images that show you exactly how you felt during this extraordinary time. What makes her approach special is the blend of documentary warmth and thoughtful styling. Claire guides posing in a way that looks effortless on camera, captures the small details (hands on bump, tender looks between partners, siblings meeting their unborn brother or sister) and encourages playful, natural moments. Families and pets are welcome — Claire often includes partners, children and dogs so photographs reflect the whole family dynamic. How she works: from initial chat to final delivery, Claire focuses on making the experience straightforward and enjoyable. You’ll get prep tips on clothing and keepsakes, and on the day she creates a calm, supportive atmosphere where you can relax. Claire’s background working in a Special Needs school has given her a calm, patient manner and an ability to put children at ease — a quality many clients appreciate when bringing little ones to maternity sessions. Claire believes images are made to be seen. She loves helping clients choose finished prints and wall art that honour their memories, and many families return for newborn, family or later portrait sessions to continue the story. If you’re in Horsham or the surrounding West Sussex area and want a maternity photographer who specialises in capturing honest, beautiful pregnancy portraits with care and expertise, Claire would love to chat and help you plan your session.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Standard 60 minute session fee for family, newborn, cake smash or maternity sessions.
Extended 2 hour session fee for more comprehensive shoots.
Short session for individual headshots; includes basic retouching.
Newborn session fee; many newborn sessions take around 3 hours in practice to allow for feeding and settling.
Short, seasonal mini family session with a small number of edited images included.
Curated collection of 10 edited images with some print credit included.
Full collection of all edited images from the session stored on a wooden USB plus print options.
Complete digital collection plus premium physical print collection.