Each STEP in our lives is a footprint left for those following behind. CAPTURE your life. PRESERVE each moment.
Cherish your future and REMEMBER your past.
~Anamaria Brand~
Considering a pregnancy session?
A pregnancy session, while filled with discomfort and emotion, Is one of the most amazing, magical miracles a human being can ever experience! In such a short time this experience will be just a memory.
We know it is most definitely not the most comfortable time and you do not necessarily feel like a model with the bloating, swelling and extra weight! But that is ok! It is our job to make you look amazing for just about an hour. Then you can throw your legs up and eat ice cream for the rest of the day!
REMEMBER: Capturing your pregnancy is an amazing gift to leave for the Generation you are creating…
I wouldn’t suggest anything to you if I didn’t strongly believe it in myself.. therefore I would like to share my own maternity photos with you. I am so grateful that I captured these images as I will never have the experience again…
What you need to know….
A pregnancy session is best when the tummy is nice and round and Mama is feeling well.
This can be anywhere from 30 – 36 weeks; however sessions can be held safely up until 38 weeks.
We recommend before any photography session that Mama has eaten and drinks plenty of fluids.
Hair and makeup are recommended but not required.
Sessions can be held in our studio or on location.
Pregnancy sessions usually take about an hour when in the studio, and a bit longer on location.
Partners and children are always welcome to participate in the session.
Nudity is a personal option and is available in any session in the most discreet nature.
What to wear:
We have a few maternity gowns and carry an assortment of wraps and essentials for your session.
We do however suggest you bring the following:
Nude colour underwear
Strapless bra (if you have otherwise we will tuck your straps in)
And any other clothing that you feel will enhance and emphasize your beautiful growing tummy like soft, flowy dresses, more tightfitting clothing, a soft blouse, which we can unbutton a bit. Even if you have funky sneakers or classy sandals you want to wear – bring it along and we will to the final styling at the studio.
Then you can also bring things like ultrasound photos, hats, scarves, boy-shorts or baby shoes. Anything you feel will make the session special!
For the men: we suggest solid and simple clothing. We want them to be very comfortable as well.
Little boys should be similar to Dad and both are welcome to bring light and dark shirts. Light patterns or textures are ok. we love little boys barefoot and without a shirt or just wearing a simple t-shirt.
For little girls we suggest dresses which matched the colour scheme you’ve decided on.
When you think about the outfits; think about what you would put up on your wall… Something classy & timeless!
MATERNITY DRESS HIRE
We can recommend two maternity dress suppliers who stocks the most beautiful dresses which are suitable for both maternity as well as newborn photo sessions.
Below are their contact details. If you would like to see photos of their dresses or more information, please contact me.
Monami Maternity Dress Hire
Contact person: Monique Marais
Contact details: 076-125 7363 / monamimaternity@gmail.com
Location: 52 Blackberry Street, Zwartkop X4, Centuruion
Cocoberry (stockist of Silver Swallow Design dresses)
Contact person: Tanya
Contact details: 073-813 5458 / tanya@cocoberry.co.za
Location: Moreleta Park
