Maternity Photo Sessions: What to Expect
Maternity sessions are a great way to remember this special and significant time in your family’s lives. I recommend they be done around the 7th or 8th month of your pregnancy. I encourage your spouse or children to take part in your maternity session. Even pets can join in!
![mother and young daughter maternity photo](https://www.aviva.advancedwordpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Maternity-2.jpg)
Before your shoot
As with all my sessions, I begin with a detailed consultation, where we will discuss the style and direction of the shoot. Once we’ve hammered out all the details, we will schedule a date and time for shoot.
![black and white couples maternity photo on beach](https://www.aviva.advancedwordpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Maternity-4.jpg)
What to wear
Some mothers wear outfits that expose their belly, while others prefer not to. Both ways can produce beautiful mementos of this exciting time – it’s completely up to you!
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Stretch marks, poses, and more
If you’re concerned about stretch marks or blemishes, don’t worry. I include photo retouching in all my shoots. I work with each new mother and pose them in ways that ensure they’re comfortable and beautiful. During the consultation, we can decide whether you’d like to shoot in-studio or out in nature.