Congratulations on your bundle(s) of joy!  I’m often asked by expectant moms how they should prepare for their Maternity Session so this post will give you a few pointers:

Maternity Preparation

Keeping your attire simple allows for the focus to stay on you and your belly and not draw the eye to patterns and colors in fabrics. Your wardrobe should be free of logos, pictures and writing.

For black & white photos – black, white and mid-toned pastels photograph beautifully. Tone on tone patterns appear interesting without being distracting.

Beware of wearing items that constrict your skin leaving behind marks. E.g. socks, waistbands.

Blouse / Shirts
A buttoned down blouse/shirt (soft, flowing, drapey fabrics/linen/cotton-one of your own or one of his works well too.) This can have an interesting sleeve or tone on tone pattern/stitching/ruffles, or a long sweater that can be fastened above your belly. Fitted and cropped blouses are great forshowing off your belly too.

A tank top or T-shirt that is tight fitting for covering your top and exposing your belly (too loose and your belly will no longer be the focus.)

Pants/skirts
Jeans, slacks, drawstring pants, soft skirts, linen and other fabrics that drape look feminine and soft.

Wraps are GREAT! Wraps that drape and can work as long skirts or can be used to cover parts of you, if modesty is preferred, can be very pretty.  I have various fabrics in the studio to chose from.

Your pants/jeans/skirts should not have maternity panels – they do no photograph well. Instead, wear regular pants that can pull down under your belly. Button fly jeans work very well or even a maxi dress can flatter the tummy.

Additional Info
Mommy and daddy’s nails should be neatly manicured for close-up photos.

If you have your ultra sound, please bring it as well so that we may incorporate it into your session!

This is your session, so if you have ideas, please feel free to share them!