1. Be on Time!
The best time to photograph maternity sessions is typically between 33-36 weeks into pregnancy. BUT make sure to consult with your client about any special circumstances surrounding the timing of her session. Clients expecting multiples or who have experienced complications in their pregnancy or who may be facing an early delivery may want to schedule their session a little bit sooner, so they don’t miss out—that’s okay too! Be flexible to each mother’s needs.
2. Accessories for Maternity Sessions
Suggest to Mom and Dad before the session bringing along a few special moments of their pregnancy like an ultrasound photo or a special object with baby’s name on it! These can add a special personal touch to the photos. This is a great question to ask when they inquire about your services or when you send a client questionnaire! You can even have a few on hand that you bring to a session just in case they can’t think of anything they’d like to include! Get creative and make sure you personalize it for each client.
3. Choosing a Location for a Maternity Session
The possibilities are endless with maternity sessions, from stunning outdoor locals like beaches and wide open fields at golden hour (the hour before sunset or after sunrise!) to incredible indoor masterpieces on seamless paper in dramatic gowns (we love Savage Seamless!) you really can’t go wrong! Take advantage of the beautiful natural landmarks around where you live and don’t be too shy to get in the water or lay down low on the ground to get the shot! Just be mindful of the comfort of the mother to be— long walks uphill or over uneven terrain may be out of her comfort zone this late into pregnancy and you should never ask your clients to do things that make them uncomfortable or put them in any danger.
4. Maternity Session Length
I offer maternity sessions in both 30-minute and 60-minute length, however, I do not allow for siblings, pets, or other family members besides the mom and dad to be if the client opts for a mini session. If this comes up, just explain to your clients all of the benefits of going with a full-length session when working with these additional variables. If the entire family is included, remember that it will almost turn into a family session with mom, but that she’ll also want solo maternity shots! Keep that in mind for both pricing and cost!
5. Same Day Sneek Peak
I do this for ALL of my sessions, and it can be especially fun if the parents to be are waiting to announce the pregnancy, the gender or the name—help them do so WITH your gorgeous photos! Sharing a same day sneek peak shows your clients that you are committed to their experience and SO excited to share their photos. This gets them pumped to see the rest of the gallery! You can even opt to write a blog post and share that with your clients 4-5 days later with some of your favorite images!
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