You have booked your maternity session!
read below for tips and information on preparing for your maternity session
Your maternity session is all about you and the beautiful and incredible work your body is doing to bring another human into the world. Read more for thoughtful tips to help you feel confident, comfortable, and beautifully seen—wherever we shoot.
Preparing for Your Maternity Photo Session
Whether you’re planning to curl up at home or wander through your favorite forest trail, your maternity session should feel like you.
Maternity photos are more than just a chance to celebrate your growing belly—they’re a way to honor everything your body is doing, the season of waiting, and the story your family is stepping into.
Here’s how to prepare, no matter where we’re creating together:
If We’re Documenting at Home…
There’s something undeniably tender about being photographed in the place where you’ve felt baby kick, folded the first tiny clothes, and imagined what’s to come.
To get ready:
• Choose a few cozy corners with good natural light—think bedroom, nursery, or by your favorite window.
• Tidy just enough to feel peaceful, not perfect. Lived-in is lovely.
• Wear something soft and true to you—knits, linen, or that robe you’ve worn through half your pregnancy. Bare feet and a messy bun totally welcome.
If We’re Headed Outdoors…
Seattle gives us so many stunning backdrops.
To feel your best:
• Plan for golden hour (sunrise or sunset) when the light is warm and flattering.
• Choose outfits that flow and move with the wind—long dresses, layers, textures.
• Bring a comfy pair of shoes to walk in, even if we switch to barefoot or boots for the photos.
A Few More Tips, Wherever We Shoot:
-Bring water and a snack—growing life is hungry work.
-Don't overthink hair and makeup. You’re already radiant.
- Most importantly, let go of expectations. Come as you are. The goal is not perfection—it’s connection.You don’t need to pose or perform. You just need to be present.
These images will someday remind you not just of how you looked, but how you felt—waiting, glowing, becoming.
Let’s tell that story together.
