you at your best…
This guide is here to help you decide what to wear for your photo session. As you know, my sessions are very natural and unique to you and the clothes you choose should reflect that. yoU at your very best - but still you!
let’s go…
Styling Advice…
* The most important thing is that you feel comfortable so choose an outfit which makes you feel good and at your best! This will really show in your photos and make the experience so much more enjoyable for you.
* Think about the season we’re photographing in. Not only do you want to feel comfortable in the weather but you can also use the season to guide you: think pastel florals and light dresses in Spring; deep, richer colours and knitted textures in Autumn.
* Consider layering and accessories, e.g. a cardigan or scarf dropped to hang below the shoulders adds some lovely shaping and movement.
Outfit Options…
- For an outdoor session, I really think a dress is the best way to go. It’s very feminine and flattering and really allows you to show off the bump when cupped by your hands. If floaty, it can also have lovely movement, especially if there’s a breeze; if figure hugging, it can really show off the bump.
- If a dress just isn’t for you, another option to show off the bump is a pair of unbuttoned jeans which sit just under your bump meaning you feel comfortable and we can see the bump. Pair it with an over-sized shirt and a vest top.
Styling advice…
*Try to avoid both you and your partner wearing exactly the same colour or same outfit. Instead, consider choosing one or two colours or a colour palette.
* You can never go wrong with soft, neutral and warm colours. They're timeless, everyone looks good and you won't look back and say "what was I thinking?" You'll see my colour palette board below - this gives you ideas for base colours which are more muted and subtle and then there are a few suggestions for slightly stronger colours to add a little warmth and pop of colour.
* Remove smart watches - they can look a bit clunky and you can imagine looking back at the photos in the future and only seeing the out-of-date technology rather than the beautiful moment.
* My top tip is to lay clothing options out on the bed so you can see how the outfits look together. This will help you see if colours clash or there are too many patterns etc. You can take photos of these layouts and send them to me for advice if it's helpful!
