5 Helpful tips to prepare you for your indoor maternity session

My main focus as your photographer, is to make sure that your sessions with me are as stress free as possible. I want you to be in the know at all times, and never have to question what to do or what’s next. I am so thankful to have an amazing team to be able to provide you with hair and makeup. I do also provide a couple different styles of dresses for my maternity clients, so you don’t have to worry about what to wear!

Let’s get into a couple of helpful tips to prepare you for your session.

Stay hydrated
It’s important to drink plenty of water before, during, and after you session. The studio can get pretty toasty in the summer months, so it’s important that you keep yourself cool!

Wear something flowy
When it comes to maternity photos, I love to do some dress toss images. These photos are my favorite and they really do end up looking so magical in the end. If you aren’t sure what to look for, I do have a guide to the best kind of dresses to wear, for maternity sessions! You are also more than welcome to take advantage of whatever we have available in the studio as well.

Get that hair & makeup done!

I promise you’ll thank me later! You deserve it mama. You deserve to get pampered and drink some sparkling grape juice while you get your hair and makeup done. We will listen to your favorite music, and have an absolute blast, so you can gain that confidence, for your session. We will help you into your dress after so you don’t mess up your hair and you can slayyy your session!

Share your ideas with me
Don’t be afraid to ask me anything during your session. Its ok to take a break and sit down if you have to! If there is a certain picture you found on pinterest that you just absolutely must have, PLEASE tell me! If you have any family heirlooms or momentums that you would like to have displayed through your gallery I would love to help you with that! Remember, these pictures are going to be what you look back on in 18 years. Do not be afraid to ask for anything! These are meant to be perfect, just for you.

Relax and know that you are in good hands
It may seem nerve wracking to think about the spotlight being on you and your body. I get it! Just know that you are in great hands. Your gallery is going to be amazing and you’re going to look so so beautiful. I will make sure that you feel good every second of your session. This is a big day for you! We will absolutely make it count, mama!

Bonus tip
GO ON A DATE AFTER YOUR SESSION!
Your hair and makeup are going to be on pointtttt! Show yourself off to the world!


Things to know
-Be prepared for lots of stairs! My studio is on the 3rd floor, and the elevator mayyy never work again! TAKE YOUR TIME! If you need to take a rest on the second floor, I will pull up a chair and sit right there with ya!
-When booking hair & makeup services, it’s important to arrive an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes early. We will get you all dolled up and ready to go by the time your session starts!
-Some dresses may be unavailable due to being cleaned. But you are more than welcome to pick whatever is on the rack!

A note from the makeup artist
-It is important to make sure you come in with a clean face! Washing and exfoliating your skin before your session, will greater your chances of a smoother and longer lasting makeup application.