Preparing for your Outdoor Maternity session

WHAT TO WEAR

The morning of the session, Angela recommends dressing in something loose fitting to avoid clothing marks/waist band lines on your skin.

If you're wearing an outfit from home, a soft flowy dress, pretty robe, or gorgeous textures like lace, chiffon and tulle work well... but anything that you love and that shows off your bump works best!

If you'd like to wear something from my mother's wardrobe, let me know your choices in the styling questionnaire and we'll arrange a time to come and try a few of your favourites at the studio a few days before your session. I'll bring your chosen dress with me to our location (all locations have public restrooms for changing).

PARTNERS AND CHILDREN

If you're including your partner or other children in your session, have them dressed and all ready to go. Lighter tones like whites/creams/light neutrals or darker tones like black/earthy tones work well.

Try to keep the outfits simple without logos or lots of busy patterns.

Everyone should dress either casually or fancy - Mums in an elegant gown and Dad's rocking up in cargo shorts or ripped jeans just doesn't work together!

DON'T FORGET

  • If you want to show some skin, keep your skin moisturised so it's not dry and flaky. A gentle exfoliation is a good idea the day before.
  • Lip balm is Mamma's best friend. Pregnancy can really dry out your lips and no one wants dry cracked lips for photos! For lovely, luscious photo-ready lips, try to remember to balm them regularly in the days leading up to your session
  • Drink plenty of water and have a snack before your session so you have energy!
  • Please do not wear perfume on the day if you are wearing studio wardrobe
  • Hair ties or clips are a must bring, otherwise if there is any wind (hello Wellington I'm looking at you) you will end up with photos with your hair in your face.

what if the weather is bad?

Angela will be in contact two hours before your session is scheduled to begin. If it's raining, we will need to reschedule to a better day.

REMEMBER THE FINER DETAILS

Hands will be on display when holding your bump so check everyone's nails are clean and polish isn't chipped. Skin blemishes can be easily retouched but requests to alter wardrobe, makeup, nails or hair will be sent to an editor to correct and there will be additional charges for this...it's better to get it right in real life than fix it in Photoshop!


PLEASE BE ON TIME

Please be considerate as there may be sessions booked in before or after yours. It is important you arrive on time and ready for your session. If you are more than 30 minutes late, there is not enough time to complete the session and provide a full gallery, and the session will be marked as a "no-show". The session can be rescheduled, but rebooking fees will apply.