Congratulations!
You're having a baby! This is such an incredibly important time in your life and I am truly honored to be capturing these fleeting moments for you. Throughout this guide, I will be giving you tips and tricks for a successful maternity session. If I have not answered all the questions that might be in your mind, please do not hesitate to contact me to ask. I don't want you to feel nervous or unsure throughout this process.
My goal for your session is creating beautiful images that you will look back on and love. In doing this, I spend hours prepping for your session to ensure everything runs smoothly and you are at ease.
This prep guide is another step I take in preparing you for your session to help ensure that your images not only capture you in this moment, but also convey your story authentically.
In this guide I will cover; communication, what to wear, posing tips, what to bring, what I bring, what to expect during your session and how I select and edit your final images.
First it is very important to communicate your vision for your images. Do you want images taken at golden hour to give your photos that honey look? Is there a pose you want incorporated during your session? Do you have something sentimental you want to bring to your session? There are never too many details you can share with me to help me have a clear understanding of your vision.
The days leading up to your session I will reach out to make sure we have gone over every detail of your session. Communication is important and your little ones heath is always the priority during your session. Please communication with me about the status of your pregnancy and how you are feeling as this will play a role in where your session takes place and how I pose you. Also hydrate! This will make you feel better and your skin glowy!
Timing and When to Schedule.....
I typically suggest scheduling your maternity session for when you are between 28 to 36 weeks pregnant. This is the perfect window for catching the belly when it’s bursting with joy and also getting you in front of the camera before you start to get too uncomfortable. If you are expecting twins, I’d suggest aiming for the 28-32 week mark and if you are carrying smaller, I’d book for when you are further along at around 34-36 weeks.
What to Wear?
This is a question that is asked frequently. For this reason I offer a client closet. I have an assortment of maternity dresses for all shapes and sizes. If you choose a piece from my client closet I I will have it cleaned and ready for you the day of your session!
If you have choosing to wear something from your closet you will be responsible for bringing your dress and making sure it is picture day ready.
I will help you stylize your session from choosing your wardrobe and accessories to adding props and even fresh flowers.
Depending on the type of dress your choose to wear you may want to wear nude colored underwear or a strapless bra. If your strapless bra is not giving you the support you need that ok, I can edit out bra straps if needed.
What to Bring
I know that feeling, the night before an event, you’ve just laid down and closed your eyes and you somehow find yourself making a mental list of all the things you have to do or pack. You don’t need to stress Momma! You already have pregnancy brain and have a hard time sleeping between the heartburn and midnight bathroom trips. I put together an easy copy and paste list to give your husband.
What to Bring Check List
[] Dress or any outfit being used
[] Extra change of clothes if session involves water
[] Nude Underwear
[] Sentimental items incorporated in session
Clothing Ideas for Indoor Studio Session
lacy panties - black and/or nude (nude is preferred, both is great)
strapless bra - black and/or nude (nude is preferred, both is great)
pretty bra and panties that make you feel sexy
pre-pregnancy jeans - they do not need to button :)
men’s button down shirt
high heel shoes
tight fitting tanktop
slim fitting dress
pregnancy skirt that fits below the bump
favorite pregnancy outfit. Avoid busy patterns on all clothing.
dark jeans and a plain colored shirt.
Dad can wear dark jeans and a coordinating shirt. It does not have to match your shirt, but should be a coordinating color.
If older siblings are coming, they should coordinate with mom and dad. Male siblings should be in dark jeans and a coordinating shirt, and females can be in dark jeans and shirts, or dresses to match mom or cute tutus, etc…
Clothing for Outdoor Session
lacy panties or boy shorts - black and/or nude (nude is preferred, both is great)
strapless bra - black and/or nude (nude is preferred, both is great)
tight fitting tanktop
slim fitting dress
pregnancy skirt that fits below the bump
favorite pregnancy outfit. Avoid busy patterns on all clothing.
dark jeans and a plain colored shirt.
Dad can wear dark jeans and a coordinating shirt. It does not have to match your shirt, but should be a coordinating color.
If older siblings are coming, they should coordinate with mom and dad. Male siblings should be in dark jeans and a coordinating shirt, and females can be in dark jeans and shirts, or dresses to match mom or cute tutus, etc…
Do We have a Client Closet??
Yep!! Here are some of our options! Let me know if you would like to use them!
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