Preparing For Your Session

My goal for your session is creating beautiful images that you will look back on and love. In doing this I spend hours prepping for your session to ensure everything runs smoothy and you are at ease.


In this guide I will cover; communication, what to wear, posing tips, what to bring, what I bring, what to expect during your session and how I select and edit your final images.


First it is very important to communicate your vision for your images. Do you want images taken at golden hour to give your photos that honey look? Is there a pose you want incorporated during your session? Do you have something sentimental you want to bring to your session? There are never too many details you can share with me to help me have a clear understanding of your vision. I will include a detailed questionnaire to personalize your session to you.


The days leading up to your session I will reach out several times to make sure we have gone over every detail of your session. Communication is important because your body is working very heard to grow a baby. You and your little ones heath is always the priority during your session. If you aren’t feeling well the day of your session we will reschedule. If your pregnancy has been classified as a high risk pregnancy I will want you to ask permission from your doctor before booking your session. Please communication with me about the status of your pregnancy and how you are feeling as this will play a role in where your session takes place and how I pose you.

Couple embracing in tall grass field during golden hour photography session.
Scenic outdoor maternity photoshoot in a natural grassland setting.
Romantic couple portrait session in rustic field during sunset.
A couple embraces in a field of tall grass during a romantic maternity photoshoot at sunset.
A couple walks hand in hand through a scenic grassy field during golden hour.
A person in a brown dress walks through a sunlit meadow with tall grass.
Someone lying on grass holds up an ultrasound photo during a pregnancy announcement photoshoot.
A tender embrace between a couple during an outdoor maternity photoshoot.
A person in a flowing brown dress poses gracefully in a field of tall grass.

What to Wear?

This is a question that is asked frequently. For this reason I offer a couple dresses to choose from. I have a small assortment of maternity dresses for all shapes and sizes. If you choose a piece from my client closet I will schedule a fitting with you to make sure it's a flattering fit for you. I will have it cleaned and ready for you the day of your session.


If you have choosing to wear something from your closet you will be responsible for bringing your dress and making sure it is picture day ready.


I will help you stylize your session from choosing your wardrobe and accessories to adding props and even fresh flowers.


Depending on the type of dress you choose to wear you may want to wear nude colored underwear or a strapless bra. If your strapless bra is not giving you the support you need that ok, I can edit out bra straps if needed.

Pamper Yourself


You have so much on your mind and I strive to offer you a stress free session, hiring a hair and make up artist is a great way to show self love and pamper yourself for you special day.


While we are talking about papering let’s take a moment to talk about hands and feet, these will show in almost all your photos. Feel free to take this opportunity to treat yourself to a mani and pedi. Neutral colors are always flattering in photos.


In the same topic, your legs might show depending on the dress you wear, so make sure they are prepared in the way you love them. I ofter lotion and body oils to make sure your skin is looking its best for picture day.




What to Bring

I know that feeling, the night before an event, you’ve just laid down and closed your eyes and you somehow find yourself making a mental list of all the things you have to do or pack. You don’t need to stress Momma! You already have pregnancy brain and have a hard time sleeping between the heartburn and midnight bathroom trips. I put together an easy copy and paste list to give your partner.





What to Bring Check List

[] Dress or any outfit being used

[] Extra change of clothes if session involves water + extra slide on shoes if needed

[] Nude Underwear

[] Sentimental items incorporated in session


If you forget something don’t stress, I promise your gallery will still turnout beautiful! I spend a lot of time preparing for your session and come fully prepared for hiccups.

A couple shares an intimate moment at sunset by the water.
A couple stands together on a beach during a maternity photography session.

Posing Tips

I have posing tips that will change the outcome of your photos. The first one, communicate, if you have something you are self conscious about, let me know. I want you to look at these photos and love them! It’s ok to be a little insecure about your body changing during pregnancy, it’s normal, don’t let those insecurities rob you of this amazing time in your life. Give yourself grace, after all you are growing a human! If you communicate ahead of time I can plan my poses around you and help you feel comfortable and confidant.


The second tip is be yourself. The more comfortable you are in front of the camera the better your photos will look. I will pose you in a way that is faltering to you. While posing, I will either guide you through a pose or mirror for you to copy me and for the more candid images I will give you and those included in the session prompts to follow for more natural lifestyle images. For family poses I will pose you and your spouse first then add in kids since they have a smaller attention span.


We often look at Pinterest and expect our photos to look like something out of a magazine, while I’m in the business of creating cover quality photos, I’m also in the business of creating unique images and my images and poses will vary from couple to couple.

A couple poses on a hilltop during golden hour for romantic photos.

Your Comfort and Safety

While we are on the topic of posing I wasn’t to go over safety. The Safety of you are your little one are my top priority.

If you have high blood pressure, gestational diabetes or any other pregnancy related condition please communicate that to me so I know what to watch you for. I do watch for signs of high blood pressure and even have a blood pressure cuff if we need to check for that.


For my high risk clients I do request that you get permission from your doctor. This is only because I don’t know your medical history or the status of your pregnancy. If you are on bed rest then an outdoor or studio photo session may not be safe for you. However we may be able to modify a lifestyle intimate home session for you. If you are high risk and just being closely monitored then a Studio session is ideal as it is less walking and low impact activity, I also have a modified work flow so that your poses are simple and won’t pose any risk for your or your baby.


With hydration and added baby weight on your bladder it often calls for frequent bathroom trips. In planning my session I make provision for frequent breaks. Remember we go at your pace. Don’t hesitate if you need to take a break every now and then.


If at any time during your session you need a break, you get too hot, too tired or just need to sit down just let me know.