Jessica Almada Photography
Simplicity made beautiful.
Maternity Session Tips
1. Pregnancy Portraits are best when taken between the 6th and 9th month. The belly is the optimum size during this time for portrait purposes. Earlier than that the belly may be too small, but it's up to you!
2. Several hours before your maternity photo shoot, you'll want to take off anything that has tight elastic, like slacks with tight waistbands and undergarments or bras in order to make sure you don't have marks on your skin.
What to wear.
1. Tops should be very form fitting.....at least around the bust line, showing your form is the whole point. So you don't need to go out and buy a whole new outfit since you probably won't be wearing much after all. You'll want something to cover the breasts, and yet expose the belly. Tank tops, tube tops, bikini tops, etc. Or even a large men's button up shirt.
2. If your jeans don't button up, that's fine...it actually looks good.
3. Bringing a robe is a good idea, especially for artistic nude shots...you can throw it on in between poses (please note; I will not photograph exposed body parts).
4. You should also bring a white or tan strapless bra and either white or tan spandex shorts or underwear.
5. Limit jewelry to essential pieces. While it's nice to include special or important jewelry in your portraits, too much jewelry will be distracting.
6. If you're planning on including your husband in your images, you'll want to coordinate your clothing. Solid colors always go best. Avoid bright red, yellow, patterns and no logos. Jeans always look good. No shiny belt buckles and his feet might come out too, so remind him to put lotion on them. Same goes for including your children.
7. Bring images you've torn out of magazines or found on the web when you meet with me. Showing examples is the best way to communicate about the type of look and mood you want for your portraits.
Everything else.
1. Your hands are most likely going to show......so don't forget to have a manicure and a pedicure too. Face powder is always a good idea to eliminate shiny spots. Moisturize elbows and knees but please don't use glittery lotion, it doesn't photograph well.
2. Hair is recommended to be worn loose. Do your make-up as if you were going anywhere else, you'll want to prevent having your face looking lighter than your body.
3. It's a good idea to eat a light snack before the shoot.
4. Be on time for your appointment and don't schedule any appointments or activities directly after your photo shoot. Quality portraiture requires a good amount of time, you won't want to rush your session.5. Please don't bring anyone along who won't be in the photos. Quality portraiture is produced best if there are no distractions.
