Maternity sessions take place in my purpose-built home studio in Denmead or at the location.
It usually takes around 1h.
It is entirely up to you if you would like to share your session with your partner or your older child (If you have any children), please let me know before, so I can prepare my studio accordingly.
Mummy to be:
Professional makeup and hair. (optional) To make things run smoothly I recommend booking hair and makeup before your session and arriving to studio/location ready. I recommend booking at least professional makeup, you will feel wonderful and more confident. (I speak from my own experience)
Fresh hair, neutral manicure and pedicure
IMPORTANT Please don’t forget those essentials – you need right colour underwear, otherwise it will show through dresses:
-nude underwear set
-black underwear set
-fitted vest top
– jeans trousers (they don’t have to fit around waist, we can tuck them slightly under your belly)
-classic white oversize shirt (can be borrowed from partner). We will use it without closing it
Shoes
– most shots I take with you bare feet, but if you have any fabulous shoes we can use them too. They need to be clean and packed in separate bag, as the set up/backdrop is white.
Avoid
– self tan, as it can give not attractive orange look and patches. Strong makeup, translucent powder (reacts with flash – looking like patches on skin). Please avoid wearing socks before the session, to avoid marks on the skin.
-Optional: well-fitting black simple con dress (you can buy them in most shops like ASOS)
Dad to be:
Please choose plain classic clothes. it can be a simple one colour shirt or well fitted jumper (white/grey or blue). If you are not sure – just bring few options and I will be delighted to help when you get here.
Shoes – dads-to-be can be photographed barefoot or in clean, packed shoes.
Older Siblings:
Depending on age- please try to prepare your child in a positive way to what will happen in studio. I tend to take just 2-3 images with siblings, so it is not too much for them. Small award also works well Children are photographed barefoot.
Girls:
Simple plain dress, no tights works well. Whites, light washed-out colours work best, so the focus is on your beautiful child.
Boys:
Simple short-sleeved shirt in light colours and jeans. Socks will be taken off just before the session.
I have a selection of beautiful maternity gowns and dresses designated for my maternity sessions. You will be asked to fill questionnaire, where you will choose your dresses.
The maternity session is a wonderful experience, where we celebrate glowing beauty and a new beginning, family. Images will be carefully edited to show you in the best possible light. My style is simple and classic.
