Indoor & Outdoor Maternity Session Guide
Thank you for choosing us to capture this beautiful chapter of your life! This guide will help you prepare for a relaxed, comfortable session, indoors or outdoors.
Timing Your Session
The sweet spot for most maternity sessions is 28–34 weeks — your belly will be beautifully defined, while you're likely still comfortable moving and standing for an extended period. Let's find a date within that window together.
Before Your Session
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we have time to settle in and go over your vision before we begin. If your partner or children are joining, allow a little extra time for everyone to get comfortable.
What to Wear
Flowing, soft fabrics photograph beautifully and move gracefully with you.
Recommended colours
- Blush pink #E8C4C0
- Sage green #A3B18A
- Cream / ivory #F5F0E6
- Dusty rose #C98F92
- Deep emerald #2F5D4E
- Terracotta #B0563A
- Soft white #F7F5F0
Solid, muted tones tend to outperform busy patterns and let your silhouette take center stage.
What to avoid
- Busy prints or large patterns
- Stiff, structured fabric that doesn't drape naturally
- Very tight clothing that isn't comfortable to move in
- Wrinkled fabric
Bring 2–3 outfit options, including at least one that shows off your belly directly and one more relaxed, lifestyle look. Flowing maxi dresses, fitted bodysuits, and draped fabric all work beautifully.
Comfort First
We'll build in seated breaks throughout your session — please stay hydrated and let me know anytime you need a moment to rest. A comfortable you always photographs beautifully.
What to Bring
- Your chosen outfits, freshly steamed or ironed
- Comfortable flat shoes or sandals to travel in (we may shoot barefoot)
- Any meaningful item — an ultrasound photo, a baby blanket, or a keepsake
- A hairbrush and makeup for touch-ups
- Snacks and water
Including Partners & Family
If your partner or other children are joining, we'll capture those combined shots early in the session, before energy or patience wanes for little ones. Coordinate colours from the palette above rather than matching exactly.
Indoor Sessions
Studio sessions offer a soft, intimate feel with full control over light and styling. We'll use large, soft window light and minimal props — soft fabric, a delicate flower — to keep the focus on you and your beautiful silhouette.
Outdoor Sessions
Outdoor sessions bring a romantic, editorial feel. Golden hour is especially beautiful for maternity — warm, glowing backlight through flowing fabric creates a truly ethereal look. We'll choose a location with soft, level terrain — an open field, garden, or beach — for your comfort, and bring a stool or blanket for seated poses.
During the Session
Expect a mix of side-profile and three-quarter angle shots to beautifully showcase your belly, along with a few close-up details — hands, belly, or a meaningful keepsake. Hands resting gently on your belly, yours or your partner's, often create the most emotionally resonant images.
Please allow me to guide your posing throughout — you don't need to know how to pose ahead of time.
Final Checklist
- Outfits are clean, wrinkle-free, and ready to go
- Comfortable travel shoes packed
- Any meaningful items or keepsakes packed
- You've stayed hydrated and eaten beforehand
- You've reviewed the location and travel time
- You're prepared to arrive 5–10 minutes early
We can't wait to capture this special time in your life with images you'll treasure for years to come.