Maternity Portraits have become very popular over the last decade or so. It has become just as important and cherished as wedding photography. If you desire to do your maternity photoshoot, you might be wondering what is involved in a portrait session.

TOP questions answered about maternity portrait sessions. Maybe a question that you’ve been wanting to ask is already on the list!

1. What is maternity photography?

Maternity photography captures the essence of the unique and special time in your life. The images we create during a maternity session are family keepsakes that may be shown in elegant products in your home, such as; a portfolio box or heirloom album, or gorgeous wall art!

2. Why take professional maternity photos?

Well, for one - You deserve it! You are magical, growing a whole new person inside of you! How amazing is that? Years from now, you’ll want to remember what it was like expecting your little bundle of joy, and you’ll want to remember that time in your life! Not to mention, the treasure you’ll be leaving for your children and grandchildren.

Everything about the photo session is customized for you and the life within you!

3. Why hire a professional photographer?

Professional portraits are much different than taking photos yourself. Professional photographers are trained to create the best portraits using; a professional camera, lenses, light, poses, colors, wardrobe, and accessories, as well as post-production photo retouching. We are experts in designing your photoshoot and guide you every step of the way to help you look stunning in photographs.

4. What is the best time to take maternity portraits?

That is probably the most asked question I get as a maternity photographer. The short answer is between 28-32 weeks when your belly is nice and round but you are still able to move freely.

However, every maternity photoshoot will be different. Besides the portrait session itself, it is important to consider any medical issues, and other factors. We will discuss all the details beforehand and help you pick the best date for your maternity photoshoot.

The last month of pregnancy is always the hardest. You might feel extra uncomfortable and tire more easily, therefore we recommend scheduling your maternity portrait session between 28-32 weeks and have enough energy for all of those poses that help you look and feel amazing! I offer a free phone consultation to ensure that we are the best fit, prior to booking a session.

5. What should I wear to a maternity photoshoot?

You don’t have to worry about bringing anything to your maternity portrait session. As our client, you’ll have access to our client closet and will be able to choose from our studio’s dresses, fabrics, bodysuits, and accessories to bring out your full potential during your photoshoot.

You may also choose to do any tasteful nude poses where you won’t be wearing anything. Or, we could arrange for a combination of nude poses as well as some poses in maternity photography gowns during your photoshoot. That is one of the things we will be discussing with you during your consultation.

6. I don't know how to pose for photos.

I have great news for you. You don't need to be photogenic or know how to pose. All of our maternity sessions are customized to your specific needs and body type. We will work with you to pose you in the ways that will make you look your best. During your consultation, we’ll go over all of this and talk about the parts of your body that you're not as comfortable with. Don’t worry, I’ll pose you during your session so that you’ll look amazing in all of your maternity photos!

7. How long is a maternity session?

Each session takes about 2 to 3 hours, give or take, includes and an hour of pampering and makeover with our Hair and Makeup Artist. We book a full day specifically for you to give you plenty of time to rest and enjoy the process at your own pace. We’ll help you every step of the way to ensure that you feel comfortable.

Maternity photo session ideas often come up during the session, so be ready to roll with the inspiration. We promise that you’ll love the results!

8. How much retouching is done?

Our retouching is a professional standard and detailed, as seen throughout our work, and is included in your session. Our goal is to produce flawless images that look amazing, yet natural.

If there’s something in your photographs that you don’t like, we can remove it. This is something that we can discuss during your consultation—remember that all of our sessions are customized.

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