You’re all booked! Now what? How to Prepare for Your Maternity Photography Session
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Welcoming your new little one to the world comes with a heap load of things to do, with not much time to do. Having a professional maternity session may seem like just another item to add to your list, but taking pictures of you in your baby bump, can be a perfect time to remind you of the strength, power and beauty of your body during your pregnancy journey. You’re carrying a life!!! Way to go momma! You absolutely deserve to have this incredible moment in your life captured, to celebrate with your family the joy of a new baby entering your world.
If you’ve never had a maternity session before, you may not know how to prepare or what to expect. No need to fear momma. I’ve put together a guide to everything you need to know in order to make the most of your session and get images you will love.
Schedule your session early
Try to book your session as early as possible. The earlier the better! I recommend booking your maternity session somewhere around 20 weeks.
Plan to book a shoot for your third trimester
Your third trimester is usually the best time to take your pictures; between 28 and 32 weeks. At this point, your bump will be showing well and look great in photos, and you will still be able to move around and pose comfortably. While you can do your maternity session later in your pregnancy, there’s a good chance you will have more trouble posing and standing for long periods of time.