Maternity Session Prep Guide

Marybportraits

What to Bring to Your Session

Nude Strapless Bra & Underwear

  • Choose nude pieces closest to your skin tone
  • Thong-style underwear is recommended for the cleanest lines
  • If we discussed black undergarments, please bring those instead


Your Personal Outfits

  • If we discussed about bringing personal outfits, please bring those too


The right undergarments help everything photograph smoothly and keep your final images clean and timeless.


How to Best Prepare for Your Session


Professional Hair & Makeup

While not required, professional hair and makeup is strongly encouraged for maternity sessions.


Arriving camera ready allows you to feel calm and confident in the studio and results in polished, timeless images with an editorial finish.


Recommended Hair & Makeup Artists: https://marybportraitsgallery.mypixieset.com/HMUA


Nails:

You don’t need a manicure or pedicure, but please make sure nails are clean and well kept.


Broken, missing, or discolored nails cannot be edited and may be noticeable in your photos.


Skin:

Please moisturize arms, legs, and any exposed areas

Dry skin can show under studio lighting and may appear in final images



Steam & Lint Roll (If Applicable)

If your partner will be joining you, their outfit should be steamed and lint free.


Wrinkles and lint are very difficult to edit and may appear in final images.