Maternity Preparation Guide

We are so happy you are considering Heather Gappi Photography for such an important milestone in your life! 

We cannot wait to meet you, and your soon to be little one! We absolutely love celebrating our Moms to be, and want to make sure they have the most incredible time at our studio. We suggest to book your Maternity Session for when you are between 28-32 weeks, our moms tell us that this is when they feel the best! Our goals of this session is to show off that beautiful pregnancy glow, and capture amazing photographs of your baby bump! 

 

What to wear?

I'm often asked for clothing ideas, so I thought I'd include a bit of information on the topic. We do have an amazing collection of maternity gowns for you to wear during your session. But, the main guideline that you want to keep in mind as you plan your outfits is this:

COMPLEMENT & COORDINATE BUT DON'T GET TOO MATCHY!

Find a colour palette that you love and choose outfits that compliment each other without looking too matchy-matchy.  Everyone will have a unique look without clashing in the photo.  You can choose to do neutrals with a few pops of colour or a softer palette that has different ranges in tone of the same shades.

Suggestions:
I always suggest that the woman (especially mom if you’re including family in the session) choose an outfit she feels confident and beautiful in.  Then plan the colour palette and everyone else's outfits from there.

If you have a fun patterened outfit you would like to use, limit it to one person.  That way they will pop and still coordinate with everyone else.  Multiple patterns can look busy, and this way they won't be competing with one another.

Add dimension and interest by mixing up the texture of the clothing material and accents.

Feel free to bring cute little accessories such as scarves, hats, belts and basically anything with a fabulous texture.  Accessories can pull together an outfit and make it look complete.  Plus by switching up accessories and layers, you can get multiple looks without having to do complete outfit changes.

Keep our backdrop in mind when choosing your clothing.  If we are on a beach, aim to dress in clothes that are light and flowing.  If we are surrounded by fall leaves, layering in great textures is a great option.

Most importantly, be sure to wear clothes you feel comfortable in. Your confidence will really shine through in your photos!

Try to Avoid:
Large logos
Large text
Neon colours
Be aware of any tan lines and how those will look in your chosen outfit

And if you feel like you are in need of assistance, I am happy to help you!  Arrange your outfits on a large bed or on the floor, and then send me photos of your favourite combinations.  We can work together to ensure we find the perfect combination!

 
 
 

CANCELATION
Deposits are nonrefundable. If for any reason you need to reschedule your deposit can be transferred towards another session. This session must be booked within six months of the date the deposit was paid. 

LATE FEE
If you are late to your session please realize that this is time taken away from your session. If you are more than 25 minutes late we  must reschedule, and you will be charged a $100 rescheduling fee. This is for our time lost, in the studio and the talent. We have to make use of all of our time efficiently to make sure we can accommodate all of our clients. 

 
 
 
 

Thank you for taking the time to read through the details of our Maternity Sessions.

 I hope I have answered all your questions, but please if I have missed something feel free to ask away. I am looking forward to working with you in the future and meeting your beautiful family.  May you be blessed you now and always!

x Heather Gappi