Maternity photos are a beautiful way to document your pregnancy journey and capture this special time in your life. Here are a few things you'll need to make sure your maternity photo session is perfect:

Clothing:

For your clothing, you'll want to choose something that makes you feel comfortable and beautiful. Consider a wearing something that has special meaning or for you. Flowy dresses photograph beautifully, or consider borrowing for my studio wardrobe. You can get a pedicure and just go barefoot in the studio.

Props:

Props are optional, but they can be a great way to personalize your maternity photos. If you have any special items that are significant to your pregnancy journey, feel free to bring them along. For example, you might bring along a copy of the ultrasound photo or a special piece of jewelry that you've been wearing during your pregnancy. If you're expecting twins, you might want to bring along a pair of baby shoes as well. Whatever you choose, make sure it is meaningful to you and will help tell your unique story.

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Location:

The location of your maternity photo session is completely up to you. You might choose to have your photos taken in the studio, at your home, or even at nearby park. If you have a specific place in mind, just let your photographer know and they will be happy to accommodate you. Otherwise, they will likely have some great suggestions for locations as well.

Hair and Makeup:

You might choose to do your own hair and makeup for your maternity photos, or you might decide to hire a professional. Either way is fine, but if you do decide to hire someone, make sure you book them in advance so that they will be available on the day of your photo session.

This blog post covered the basics of what you'll need for your maternity photo session. Just remember to relax and have fun! Pregnancy is an amazing time in your life and these photos will help you remember it forever.

So there's no need to stress about what to wear or what props to bring along; just gather up the items listed above and get ready for a fun and relaxing day remembering this amazing time in your life! If you have any other questions about preparing for your maternity photo session in Minneapolis, please don't hesitate to reach out; I'm happy to help in any way I can.

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mQn Photography is the luxurious choice for maternity, newborn and family photography in North Oaks & Minneapolis MN. Michele has over 12 years of experience perfecting her artistic style to capture timeless images of maternity, newborns and all things motherhood. She offers both on location photography as well as studio sessions based in the Minneapolis area. For maternity photo sessions in Minneapolis, let mQn Photography take your maternity portrait to the next level. To schedule your next session with Michele please visit mQn Photography | Minneapolis Photographer or e-mail michele@mqnphotography.com

6 Comments

Feb 1, 2023, 12:48:51 PM

Christy Johnson - These are some great tips to optimize your maternity portrait session! Thank you!

Jan 30, 2023, 7:36:22 PM

Molly - I love that you prioritize keeping things relaxing - that is so important! Just having these tips will make the process much easier for someone planning a maternity session.

Jan 30, 2023, 6:45:33 PM

Becky - Such amazing photos! And l love the idea to get a pedicure before the session. Brilliant!

Jan 30, 2023, 4:23:13 PM

Lisa - Beautiful photos and I love the tips!

Jan 30, 2023, 3:48:42 PM

Stephanie - What perfect images to illustrate this article! I'm sure all expecting moms will find this helpful when deciding what to wear for their maternity portrait session.

Jan 30, 2023, 3:33:36 PM

Meliza - These are some great suggestions for someone planning their maternity photo session. The idea of bringing the sonogram photos is a perfect idea! Thanks for the great post.

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