PLEASE READ OVER THE PREP AND FOLLOW IT AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL SESSION.
On the day of your maternity portrait session, plan to relax and take it easy both before and after the session.
Plan to go to the spa, take a long bath, or just take a nap before your appointment. You want to be well rested, relaxed and comfortable for your photoshoot.
Preparation: A couple of hours before your maternity photo session, eliminate any clothing that causes lines or indentations on the body—that would include anything elastic or stretchy, such as maternity pants with a panel, elastic waist pants, socks, snug underwear, bras and so on. If possible, wear a loose nightgown, dress, or robe to keep your body as smooth as possible, and either go barefoot or wear easy, slip-on shoes or slippers. This is especially important if your maternity portraits will include any nudity or partial nudity. Most maternity portraits do show a bare belly, so you definitely do not want to have any marks on the tummy area. At the very least, lower the waistband on your maternity pants or underwear so there are no lines on your tummy and everything is tucked below your belly. Wear a loose fitting top to the actual session. Any lines on your skin that appear on portraits can be touched up by us in the editing process so don’t stress too much about it.
What should I bring? We have a variety of fabrics and maternity gowns for you to wear for your session so what we ask you to bring is minimal. Have any particular clothing you want to be photographed in? Fabrics that adhere to the body’s curves work well. Even a gorgeous necklace, high heels, or a favorite hat may work themselves into a portrait or two. If you are choosing a slim fit dress, please pack a thong. If you are selecting a flowy and open dresses, please pack a non-thong underwear in nude. Pack a strapless bra as well.
If your session includes your partner: For your partner, pick 2 colors that compliment each other and go with that. So say blue and beige for instance, you could have a blue dress and he could wear a beige button up with a blue shirt underneath and jeans. For fall, try to match the colors around the outside: mustard, browns, and beige.
To think about: Before your session, think about whether you are comfortable with any nudity or partial nudity and the overall effect you desire from your portraits. If you have any physical concerns—related to either the baby or something about your body you’re particularly sensitive about, be sure to discuss those issues with us as well. We want you to be open and honest with us, and as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Remember, it is always about that beautiful baby bump!
Please keep who you bring with at a minimum so that you are able to enjoy your session worry free of who is all watching and you you may have to look after. Once the photo shoot begins, relax. Enjoy. Embrace the intimacy of the moment and try to forget you are being photographed at all. Revel in that beautiful, maternal glow and enjoy the anticipation of becoming a mother. We will take care of the rest!
Plan to go to the spa, take a long bath, or just take a nap before your appointment. You want to be well rested, relaxed and comfortable for your photoshoot.
Preparation: A couple of hours before your maternity photo session, eliminate any clothing that causes lines or indentations on the body—that would include anything elastic or stretchy, such as maternity pants with a panel, elastic waist pants, socks, snug underwear, bras and so on. If possible, wear a loose nightgown, dress, or robe to keep your body as smooth as possible, and either go barefoot or wear easy, slip-on shoes or slippers. This is especially important if your maternity portraits will include any nudity or partial nudity. Most maternity portraits do show a bare belly, so you definitely do not want to have any marks on the tummy area. At the very least, lower the waistband on your maternity pants or underwear so there are no lines on your tummy and everything is tucked below your belly. Wear a loose fitting top to the actual session. Any lines on your skin that appear on portraits can be touched up by us in the editing process so don’t stress too much about it.
What should I bring? We have a variety of fabrics and maternity gowns for you to wear for your session so what we ask you to bring is minimal. Have any particular clothing you want to be photographed in? Fabrics that adhere to the body’s curves work well. Even a gorgeous necklace, high heels, or a favorite hat may work themselves into a portrait or two. If you are choosing a slim fit dress, please pack a thong. If you are selecting a flowy and open dresses, please pack a non-thong underwear in nude. Pack a strapless bra as well.
If your session includes your partner: For your partner, pick 2 colors that compliment each other and go with that. So say blue and beige for instance, you could have a blue dress and he could wear a beige button up with a blue shirt underneath and jeans. For fall, try to match the colors around the outside: mustard, browns, and beige.
To think about: Before your session, think about whether you are comfortable with any nudity or partial nudity and the overall effect you desire from your portraits. If you have any physical concerns—related to either the baby or something about your body you’re particularly sensitive about, be sure to discuss those issues with us as well. We want you to be open and honest with us, and as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Remember, it is always about that beautiful baby bump!
Please keep who you bring with at a minimum so that you are able to enjoy your session worry free of who is all watching and you you may have to look after. Once the photo shoot begins, relax. Enjoy. Embrace the intimacy of the moment and try to forget you are being photographed at all. Revel in that beautiful, maternal glow and enjoy the anticipation of becoming a mother. We will take care of the rest!
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Partial / Full-Nudity
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Ivory Flow (short sleeve, flowy, size small)
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Ivory Slim (long sleeve, slim cut, size medium)
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Ivory Lace (off shoulder, flowy, size medium)
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Peachy (fallen sleeves, flowy, size small)
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Mocha (long sleeve, open front, flowy, size small)
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Camel (strapless, flowy, size medium)
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Tree Bark (flowy, strapless, & uni-size)
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Chocolate (flowy, strapless & uni-size)
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Blood (strapless, slim cut, size small)
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Rose Red (wrap dress, flowy, size small)
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True Red (long sleeve, open, size x-large)
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Red Red Wine (long sleeve, slim cut, size small)
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Burgundy (flowy, strapless & uni-size)
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Rust Orange (flowy, strapless & uni-size)
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Sunshine (flowy, strapless & uni-size)
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Green Tea (short sleeve, flowy, size medium)
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Fern (short sleeve, slim cut, size small)
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Emerald (long sleeve, open front, flowy, size large)
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Peacock Blue (flowy, strapless & uni-size)
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Royal Blue (strapless, slim cut, size medium)
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Plum (strapless, flowy, size small)
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Charcoal (wrap dress, flowy, size medium)
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Black (long sleeve, flowy, size medium)
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