Karlie’s Studio Maternity Session

Tips on how to prepare to your maternity session

Professional hair and makeup
This is a surefire way to make you feel confident for your session. Having your hair done by a professional will add extra volume and professional makeup will look a bit heavier than your normal day to day makeup, but that will help it photograph better. If neither are in the budget, do your best “date night” look ! You can’t go wrong with subtle faux lashes as well.

Clean nails & moisturized skin
Clean, trimmed nails with a neutral colour or coating is best. We want to avoid bright or neon colours, as our eyes are drawn to that and we want the focus to be on your face and bump, not your nails. Also, 1-2 hours before your session, make sure to apply a moisturizer to your entire body.

What to bring
Neutral & black strapless bra and seamless underwear (mandatory)
Long, flowy or form-fitting dress, if you don’t have one, I have many in my client closet
Coordinating outfits (for significant other/husband and/or children. Choose a color palette that you like and coordinate your outfits accordingly.
Any favourite accessories, shoes, jewelry, etc.

Arrive with confidence
This is the most important thing to remember. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. You are creating life and are a rockstar. Please remember this and show up feeling like a goddess ready to strike the power pose, and if you aren’t comfortable in front of a camera, don’t worry, I will walk you through the entire process and all of the poses !