Maternity

Maternity photos are best taken late in second trimester or early in your third trimester. Any time earlier your baby belly maybe too small for those great shots, and any later you may just be too uncomfortable.

Please do not wear tight fitting pants or anything with an elastic waist band an hour before the session,  it will marks on your skin. You want your skin looking the best around your baby belly so that we can capture some wonderful shots.

You may want to get a manicure and or have your rings cleaned, there will be close ups of your hands. As far as clothing options you will want some tight fitting tee-shirts or tank tops (depending on season), in solid colors, possibly a button down shirt of the Daddy’s to be. Have pants that go under the belly, even some pre-pregnancy jeans. You may want to bring some wraps or scarves to go around your chest. If it is Winter/Fall and we are going to be outside, a tight fitting sweater and scarf will look great. If dad is going to be in the photos a pair of jeans and solid colored shirt or sweater will be fine.

I want you to be comfortable and happy. This is your time to shine. The pictures are all about you and that beautiful belly of yours. I am completely comfortable doing semi-nude or nude shots if you want them. I have a few tasteful poses if you would like some help choosing what you want to do. Just let me know when booking your shoot what you have in mind and we will make the day perfect!

Newborns

Please be aware that newborn sessions can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. In between shots baby will need to eat, be changed and rocked back to sleep.

Newborn sessions are best scheduled within the baby’s first 10 days of life. After that they are not as tired as the first few days of life. Let me know when your due date is, I will put that on my calendar. I know that due dates can change, and I will be able to work around that. After you give birth and get settled, give me a call and schedule when you would like me to come to take the pictures of your bundle of joy.

Please only have Mom, Dad and siblings (if any) at your home for the session. It makes the environment much calmer for the baby  and for me to work in.

I will being a space heater with me for our shoot, but you may want to turn up the heat in the house. Baby will be naked for a majority of the shots.

Please dress the baby in something easy to take off, as not to disturb the baby, to keep them calm and sleepy. Please feed the baby prior to our session time. A baby with a full tummy is a happier and sleepier baby.

I love babies, absolutely adore them and wish I could always photograph them. I know at times babies can be unpredictable, I expect the unpredictable. I am comfortable with newborns and cannot wait to work with yours. If you have any questions about the poses or any special pose you would like let me know. While I am working with your baby, sit back and relax, your child is in great hands!