Had your baby?
CLOTHING TIPS FOR YOUR MATERNITY SESSION AT HOME
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If you have your photo session at home, you can have the room at a nice temperature for belly exposure! A really easy option is to choose a crop top that will sit above your bump, paired with a baggy shirt and jeans. You can have the shirt open in a relaxed way and this also makes it ideal for any existing siblings to plant a kiss on.
Many mums to be like to go for relaxed wear. Softer, stretchier fabrics allow you to move and pose more easily. For eg leggings paired with a cami vest will always look great and it's something that you will likely have.
A simple knee or ankle length wrap dress is also very flattering. Pairing with bare feet will give a more natural, home vibe, as will something like a cosy knit. This kind of thing will work with my photo style more effortlessly than something really dressy.
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Above all, choose clothing that makes you feel beautiful and comfortable!
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If you want photos with siblings and / or partner, don't fell like you need to be all 'matchy'. Choose a palette of 2 or 3 colours which are complimentary. This could include a bit of pattern mixed in with plain items.
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WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR MATERNITY SESSION OUTDOORS
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If you choose outdoors for your pregnancy photo session, the only real difference is that you'll need to consider the weather. In the colder months, pick out something that gives you warmth as well as comfort and style. You can easily have your coat open to show off your bump. Think about earthy toned colours that go with the season.
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Layers are always good, as you can adjust to the weather plus it can give you some variety in your gallery of images with different combinations. Cardigans, shawls, or light jackets will also give your photos texture and versatility. For eg, a long knitted cardi or smart coat will work well with a body hugging dress, revealing your beautiful belly underneath.
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In the summer, you can't go wrong with a gorgeous maxi dress in soft pastel colours. Very flattering and stylish at the same time! Pair with a light cardi.
Stretchy tops are a fail safe. They are ideal as they fit to your shape, maximising your gorgeous mum-to-be silhouette. Pair it with jeans, long skirt, shorts even! It's also something that you will already have and can accessorise easily and dress up a bit, with for example a colourful scarf.
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TIP - Wearing your pre-maternity jeans and having the zip undone will give a more flattering look than maternity jeans.
TIP - Flowy fabrics look great in an outdoor breeze and the movement they create will add depth and atmosphere to your photos.
