MATERNITY PREP

GUIDE

How to prepare . . . 

• Moisturize – It’s a good idea to moisturize your skin a for few days before your shoot, especially if you plan on doing nude/semi nude photos.  
• Manicure/Pedicure – Since your hands and feet will show in your photos, it’s always a good idea to get a manicure/pedicure a few days before your shoot.  If you don’t plan on having polish, make sure any old polish is removed before your shoot.  
• Avoid tight clothing/underwear – To avoid marks on your skin, refrain from wearing tight clothing/underwear.
• Jewelry – Unless there is sentimental value, please remove bulky jewelry and watches
• Steam/Iron – If you are your partner is planning to wear a dress shirt or anything that may wrinkle, try to iron/steam in advance and bring in a garment bag.  

What to bring  . . .

• Nude undergarments – A strapless bra is ideal but if you don’t have one, a strapped bra is fine too.  
• Black & White underwear – if you are planning to wear a see-through black and/or white dress, please bring black and/or white undergarments.  
• Shoes – We usually do not use shoes during the session.  However, if you plan on wearing shoes for some of your shots (ie: high heels), let me know in advance so I can plan the shoot accordingly.  Please ensure your partner has appropriate footwear as well.   
• Snacks – While I do provide water and some snacks, feel free to pack additional snacks.  The session is usually 3-4 hours long and may fall during the lunch hour. 

Wardrobe guide

• Gowns/Fabrics – While we do provide all gowns and fabrics for our lady clients, feel free to bring in anything else you love. Just let us know in advance.
• Partners – Your partner may need to change change multiple times depending on what you have chosen to wear.  Therefore, it is recommended that your partner bring several wardrobe options. Suggestions for shirts – Polo shirts, dress shirts, and sweaters.  Neutral colours work best – white, black, brown, cream, blue and grey. Suggestions for bottoms  – Jeans, khakis and dress pants (black, brown, cream, blue, grey) 

 We are so excited to create portraits that you will absolutely love! We look forward to working with you soon!