What to wear to your maternity session | Buckley, WA Maternity Photographer
finding what to wear for a photo session can be hard and time consuming. i know that I could spend a good hour in my closet pairing different items and trying them on to see what looks best.
that task becomes even harder when you are 30+ weeks pregnant. doing most things gets more difficult when you are pregnant. thinking back to my preparation for my maternity shoot brings back memories of spending more than an hour trying on different outfits. a mix of my maternity cloths and items from my pre pregnancy. not only did i feel overwhelmed but it was hard to get in and out of everything.
i have put together a resource for picking out the perfect maternity outfit. this is a list of 5 tips to keep in mind that will hopefully make it much easier for you to figure out what to wear.
1. Comfort is key!
the first thing to think about is will this be comfortable. we are already uncomfortable in certain positions, moving around and sometimes just being pregnant. so pick clothing that is comfortable. think cotton, leggings with a fitted or loose top, and maxi dresses.
2. Dress for the season
the maxi dress is good for a spring or summer shoot here in the Pacific Northwest. for fall and winter a nice heavy legging with sweaters or long sleeve and vest would be good for chilly weather.
3. Keep it solid
the best outfits are basic solid colors or subtle patterns. wearing solid colors or subtle patterns allows you to shine. anything that is too busy might distract or take away from you the subject of the picture. it's all about you and i want you to shine.
4. Color pallette
generally bright colors are also not recommended. this would be neon or fluorescent colors. however the best colors are ones that you feel beautiful in. if you feel amazing in a bright color than that is what is most important. i think that bold/royal colors and soft neutral colors are really nice for maternity though.
5. Accessories
adding the finish touches can be super important. for a maternity shoot go simple. a nice sun hat, earrings, necklace or bangles. try to keep it to just one choice. it will add some flare and personality without being too much.
for some more visual aids check out my Pinterest board for what to wear!
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