How To Get the Most Out Of Your Maternity Photo Session

Pregnancy is an amazing time and there is no better way to celebrate it than with a portrait session!

To get the most out of your session however, there are a few things you should know.

What is the best trimester for a maternity session?

It really just depends on how big you would like your baby bump to be in your photos.  I recommend, any time between 29 weeks to 36 weeks, which is in the third trimester.

But I don’t recommend scheduling after your 36th week. Babies are considered term by 37 weeks, and you don’t want to go into to labor and miss your photo session!

And yes, this does happen!

Avoid wearing anything that will leave a mark on your skin on the way to your photos shoot

When we’re pregnant, our bodies retain a lot of extra fluid which means things like elastic waistbands, socks and elastic hair bands worn around your wrist will leave a mark on your skin.  

To help your skin to look as smooth as possible, so avoid wearing anything that is likely to leave a mark on your skin on the way to your session. Especially if you plan on being photographed nude or in draping.

Wondering what to wear for your maternity photos? The tighter the better!

Loose maternity clothing is super comfortable, but doesn’t always look great in photos.  Maternity portraits are all about showing off your baby bump! So when it comes to picking out what to wear to your maternity portraits, remember, the tighter the clothes, the better!

Don’t be afraid to show some skin

Nude and semi nude maternity images are often my favorite!  

I have all the fabric we need for draping and will always photograph you in a tasteful and beautiful way!  So take advantage of the studio setting, and show a little skin!

Husbands, partners, kids and wives?

I’m often ask if other family members can be in some of the photos and the answer is always YES!  

These are your portraits and your moment to celebrate, so you can include anyone you would like to! But, if you would prefer to be the only one in your pictures, that is okay too!

What to do with your maternity portraits

Maternity portraits are beautiful, but they can also be very intimate? So if you are wondering what to do with your maternity portraits after you have them taken, you are not alone! A lot of my clients ask me this very questions.

At my studio, we recommend having an album made so that you have a keepsake you can pull out and look at when every you want to remember this special time in your life. Many of my clients will also choose one or two of their favorite images to hang in their bedroom or in the nursery.

Ready to schedule?

Great! I can not wait to work with you! Follow this link to learn more and get on my calendar. And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! I can be reached by email at sandra@sandracoan.com.