Thinking about booking a maternity session, or already booked but have questions? We have collated the best tips below to have an unforgettable photo shoot that will guarantee getting you the images you will love!

Make sure to let us know if you’re wanting to do the maternity photoshoot in Auckland or Christchurch.

1. Love your body

Showing self-love, kindness and acceptance are the best ways to loving your body; practicing meditation every day can help with this too. Feeding our bodies plenty of greens and a healthy diet will help keep us glowing also. All you have to do is show up with a smile and let Milk Intimates Photography take care of your hair and makeup and style the rest, it’s that simple!

2. Location or studio
Have a look through our maternity galleries, and don’t forget Instagram either, to see which pregnancy photos stand out to you the most. Do you have a special connection to a chosen location? If so, and it’s relatively private, send us some photos so we can get a feel and see if it’s the right fit.

Sarah has many private locations she recommends, also some beautiful Airbnbs which are set up for pregnancy photoshoots. Keeping in mind if we do an outdoor maternity photography session,  it needs to be done an hour before sunset for the perfect lighting.

Milk Intimates Photography also has a boutique photography studio located in Kohimarama. This is a great option if you prefer to be indoors and want privacy for your maternity photography session. You can also explore some of the different coloured backdrops.

3. Choose outfits that really show off your body

Regardless of your size, shape or breast size, choose outfits that really accentuate your bump and fit your body well. Lace is always really nice to work with; it’s all about a hint of everything. Try bringing a range of natural, organic coloured underwear; these can go nicely with an oversized shirt. I offer dresses and beautiful sheer fabrics for all of my maternity clients. These can be tried on prior to your maternity photography session.

4. Get your hair and makeup done

Choose this time in your pregnancy to pamper yourself! We offer only the best makeup artists, to get an example of their work just have a look through our pregnancy photos. Having your hair and makeup done means we are 80% of the way there already. We suggest going as natural as possible for makeup, it’s all in the hair!

There you have it, our tips for an amazing maternity photo shoot! We also have some beautiful pregnancy photo galleries on our other website Milk Photography. Click here to view some of our recent Maternity photography.

Contact us here for any questions you may have about your Auckland or Maternity photoshoot.

Not only does Milk Intimates Photography specialise in boudoir photos but also Pregnancy photos. Our maternity photo shoots can take place at our light and bright studio in Birkenhead on the North Shore. Or we can travel to an outdoor session of your choice, please refer to our pricing if you live outside of Auckland. The only time to shoot maternity photos is an hour before sunset, if it’s Winter, best to shoot in doors. We can also photograph your pregnancy in the comfort of your own home, providing there’s enough available light, contact us first to find out if this will work. Let’s work together so we can turn these pregnancy photos into pieces of art.

WHAT’S YOUR STYLE?

Pregnancy & Maternity photos would have to be my favourite photo shoot. For me, it’s about creating contemporary photos with a clean natural aesthetic. I like to make my clients look and feel empowered during this time, so they have something beautiful to look back on in.

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK?

As I typically book out several months in advance, I encourage you to book as early as possible in your pregnancy to avoid disappointment. The best time frame for maternity photos is 30-36 weeks of pregnancy, when your tummy is visibly round. Talk to us to find out more. If you’re after a newborn session to follow take a look at some of our newborn work here  you’ll also find more pregnancy photos here too

WHAT DO I WEAR?

As little or as much as you like, I always like to chat over the phone first to make sure we’re both on the same page with our ideas. We have a diverse range of maternity gowns available for you to wear, or maybe you have your own bikini/underwear to wear.

HOW LONG DO MATERNITY SESSIONS LAST?

Best to allow around 2 hours as you’ll be getting your hair and makeup done first then we usually shoot for around an hour.