Whilst Maternity Shoots are becoming more and more popular we quite often get asked what our mom's should wear.
Firstly, please remember this is YOUR photo shoot so these are only
loose guidelines. If you always wear orange dresses and pink socks then
stick with it! Many people bring a range of clothing with them. The most
important thing to remember is to be yourself.
There are lots of clothing options and it's important for you firstly to decide what sort of image you want, as this can differ depending on lighting and backdrop styles:
There are lots of clothing options and it's important for you firstly to decide what sort of image you want, as this can differ depending on lighting and backdrop styles:
For example, if you want a light background, then a white blouse with a few buttons fastened and your bump showing is perfect.
A lot of our moms like to wear their partner’s shirt - it does help if your partner is a little larger than you of course!
Some couples prefer the dark, moody look and a cropped top and trousers in a dark colour works well here. If your partner is joining you in the shoot, then similar colours will compliment each other.
Remember that your bump will be exposed and it is important that, for a couple of hours before the shoot, you don't wear any tightly fitting clothes across it. The last thing you want are marks left by waist bands etc.
Finally, and of course most importantly, make sure you are comfortable. The shoot may take an hour or slightly more, but a good photogapher will allow for plenty of breaks for you to take a rest and won't make you stand for too long!
Some photographers may, as we do, suggest you bring a change of clothing and have a variety of images taken, for different looks.
