What to Expect: A Maternity Session

Photo Credit: Brooke Whitney Photography

We LOVE maternity sessions. They are always so laid back and fun! Plus, it is the perfect opportunity to capture the “mom glow”, or sweat, as we remember it being! Seriously though, how can you be upset when you are growing a tiny human? You can’t! Duh. So these sessions are always full of laughs. It’s a chance to create memories before the little babe arrives and that’s what we love doing for our clients.

I remember our maternity session. It was the first time, in a minute, that I actually got completely dressed to the nines. It took all day of course. I think I had to re-apply my make-up twice because of the sweat. Haha. Kyle and I were completely awkward, because that is what we do when we are getting our photos taken. I’m pretty sure that we laughed and made fun of each other’s awkwardness the entire session. It was the absolute best. Yes, my feet were swollen afterwards, but the images were AMAZING! Now we can look back on them and reminisce whenever we want to.

We wanted to give you an idea of what to expect if you are planning on scheduling a maternity session with g+b. Below are typical questions that we have received

What should I wear for a Maternity session?
We recommend keeping it comfortable. Seriously. Believe it or not, feeling uncomfortable will show in your facial expression and body language. While comfort is important, the clothing itself should help accentuate your bump and compliment your surroundings. A neutral color palette tends to be better suited for outdoor sessions. The good thing about this? As a g+b client, you will receive our detailed style guide that takes the guess work out of outfit selections! Whoop, whoop!

When is the best time to schedule my maternity session?
The best time during your pregnancy for a maternity session is usually between 28 and 32 weeks. This tends to be the time where your belly is nice and round, and hopefully, ensures that you havenʼt reached the uncomfortable, everything is bloated, this baby needs to come out now stage that comes in those final weeks.

How much time is needed for a Maternity session?
A typical session with g+b takes 1 – 1.5 hours.

Where will my session take place?
Our lifestyle maternity sessions typically take place outdoors. The location is up to you! However, if you do not have a particular area in mind, we can offer suggestions based on your location. Please note that all outdoor sessions are subject to weather conditions. If an outdoor session does not appeal to you, shooting at your home is always an option! For some clients, this is preferred due to privacy and convenience.

How long before I get to see my photos?
Your digital gallery will usually be available 2-3 weeks after your session. A gallery will be sent to you via email and will be available for immediate download and sharing.

If you or someone you know is interested in booking a Maternity session, reach out today!

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ginger + blu is a husband and wife duo that specializes in lifestyle photography: maternity, fresh 48, newborn, children and family photography. ginger + blu is based out of Marietta, Georgia and travels to surrounding areas including: Acworth, Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Canton, Cartersville, Cedartown, Dallas, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Mableton, Midtown, Rockmart, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Vinings and Woodstock to name a few. Please contact us if you are interested in booking a lifestyle session.