Prep Guide · Year-round
Your Maternity Mini,
made easy.
30–34 weeks is the sweet spot. We shoot at home or somewhere meaningful — soft natural light, slow pace, dad and the dog welcome. The kind of photos you'll print not post. Available year-round; booking 60 days out is recommended.
Length
20–30 minutes
Photos
15+ edited digital images
Investment
$350
Where
In-home (best) · garden · golden-hour park
Outfit Guide
What to wear, what to skip.
The palette
Bring · Wear
- ·Form-fitting silk or jersey dress — show the bump
- ·Soft, neutral palette — cream, champagne, taupe
- ·Bare feet, hair down, soft natural makeup
Maybe Skip
- ×Boxy or oversized fits that hide the bump
- ×Heavy patterns — keep it solid + textural
How to prep
How we make this 20 minutes feel like nothing.
- 01
Eat something light an hour before.
You don't want to feel hangry mid-session. Keep it light so you're comfortable in your outfit too.
- 02
Hydrate the day before, not the morning of.
Hydrated skin photographs better. Caffeine the morning of is fine, but skip the third coffee.
- 03
Iron your outfit + steam the wrinkles.
Wrinkles show up in close-ups. A 5-min steam saves 30 min of editing on my end and makes you look effortless.
- 04
Soft makeup, slightly heavier than everyday.
Cameras eat about 20% of your makeup. Lashes + lip color help. Powder if you tend to shine. Skip the contour lines.
- 05
Bring a small mirror + lip balm.
Between frames I'll let you check yourself. Lip balm matters more than you think — chapped lips are the #1 thing brides regret.
- 06
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Park, breathe, settle. Five minutes of warm-up makes your shots feel natural instead of stiff.
- 07
Trust the process. Then trust me.
You don't need to know how to pose. I'll guide you frame by frame. The best photos happen between the poses you're trying for.
Common Questions
Things people always ask.
When should I shoot?
Sweet spot is 30–34 weeks. Late enough to show, early enough you're still comfortable.
Can my partner be in it?
Yes — partner + older siblings + dogs welcome. Last 5 min is family frames.
In-home or outdoors?
In-home with window light is dreamy. Garden or park works for golden hour.
What's included