9 Tips To Prepare For Your Maternity Photoshoot
A little preparation can make your maternity photoshoot much easier. From choosing the right time in your pregnancy to deciding what to wear, who to bring and the types of photographs you would like.
You don’t need to know how to pose or arrive with everything planned. Your photographer will guide you during the session, but thinking through a few things beforehand can help you get more from your photoshoot.
Here are 9 things to consider before your maternity photoshoot.
Already planning your session?
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1. Decide On The Maternity Photography Style You Like
Before your session, have a look through different maternity photography styles and save a few examples you like.
You may prefer something light and simple, dark and moody, classic, bare-bump, more covered-up, or photographs that include your partner and children.
👉 Browse our Maternity Photography Portfolio for ideas and let us know which looks appeal to you.
Considering a maternity milk bath instead?
See the difference between a studio maternity photoshoot and maternity milk bath photoshoot before deciding which style suits you.
2. Choose The Right Time For Your Maternity Photoshoot
The best time for a photoshoot is between 32-36 weeks of your pregnancy. This is the time where most baby bump is clearly visible while mum is still comfortable enough to move between poses and outfits.
3. Think About Hair, Makeup & Grooming
Hair and makeup can be kept as natural or polished as you prefer. If your hands will feature prominently in bare-bump photographs, you may also want to consider simple nail grooming before the session.
Clients usually work with their preferred make up artist and regular hair stylist which are familiar with their preferences.
Should you like us to refer one to you, we are happy to give you a couple of contacts which you can then check out their rates, portfolio and availability.
4. Plan What You’d Like To Wear
You don’t need a large wardrobe for a maternity photoshoot. Depending on the look you prefer, you might choose a fitted dress, flowing dress, fabric drape, lingerie or a more modest outfit.
Not sure where to start?
👉 See our 8 maternity photoshoot outfit ideas.
5. Don’t Worry About Knowing How To Pose
You don’t need to practise poses before your session. Small adjustments to your hands, shoulders, posture and body angle can make a significant difference, and you’ll be guided throughout the photoshoot.
👉 If you’re curious about how maternity posing works, see our Maternity Photoshoot Posing Guide.
6. Decide Who You’d Like To Include
Your maternity photoshoot doesn’t have to be only about Mum. Your partner and children can join too, giving you photographs of your family just before the new baby arrives.
Think about which combinations matter to you so they can be included during the session.
7. Bring Something Meaningful – If You Want To
An ultrasound image, tiny pair of shoes or a meaningful family item can be incorporated into some photographs if you’d like.
Props aren’t necessary, though. Bring them only if they mean something to you.
8. Let Your Photographer Guide You
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what to do. Your photographer will guide you through posing, expressions and different combinations while adapting the session to the maternity styles you’ve chosen.
9. Leave Enough Time And Enjoy The Session
Avoid planning your photoshoot so tightly between other appointments that you arrive rushed.
Give yourself enough time to get ready, travel to the studio and settle in.
Once you’re here, the session is guided. That’s how you can concentrate on enjoying this stage of your pregnancy rather than worrying about what to do next.
Planning Your Maternity Photoshoot?
Once you have an idea of the styles you like, who you’d like to include and approximately when you’d like to photograph your pregnancy, the next step is choosing your session.
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