FAQS about Maternity Photography Sessions and More

FAQS about Maternity Photography Sessions and More

When is the best time for a maternity photography session?

Around 28-36 weeks is a good rule of thumb. All pregnancies are different, some women might have a large bump at six months, others are barely noticeable at nine months. Generally, as long as you feel your bump is nice and round then it’s the perfect time to have your pregnancy photoshoot.

How long do the sessions last?

Maternity photography sessions at my studio take between one and a half to two hours - all depends on the style of images you would like me to capture for you.

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Where is your studio and how does it look?

My welcoming studio in the heart of Richmond, west London and just up the road from Kew Gardens. My clients often comment on how lovely and spacious it is. See for yourself - I hope it exudes nothing but warmth and positivity.

I am not a natural in front of a camera…

The majority of my clients have admitted feeling the same way and are always pleasantly surprised how many images they love and look amazing in! I am here to guide you into flattering poses and ensure I bring out the genuine, authentic beauty of who you are. You WILL have a lovely collection of relaxed, elegant and beautiful portraits to choose from.

I promise you will have an enjoyable experience after which you will be waiting impatiently to view your stunning images of your pregnant shape.

What should I wear to my pregnancy photoshoot?

You are welcome to bring any clothing you might want to use in your session. Body hugging dresses, your partner’s white shirt, as well as matching lingerie, all work well and look classic.

I have a selection of slinky, as well as, specialist maternity photoshoot gowns. Add to this a huge variety of fabrics and drapes in many colours for you to choose from. I am here to help and advise you on what will compliment your body shape the best and ensure you look your absolute best in all your maternity portraits.

A longer blog post featuring most of the garments and fabrics I provide can be read here.

Maternity nudes are not really me…

Think about it like this: This might be the only time in your life when you can get away with being nude in a photograph and still be proud to show it off to your family and friends. The studio lighting I use for pregnancy nudes creates elegant shadows and focuses on your beautiful bump.

I feel most mums-to-be choose me to capture their maternity portraits as pregnancy nudes are what I specialise in and shoot at over 99% of my sessions. Of course, I can recreate the same style of portrait with you either wearing underwear or even clothing for that matter. I am here to shoot images you will enjoy looking at for many years to come and if nudes are not your thing we will concentrate on many other styles of maternity photography I offer.

Looking for something a bit more creative?

Maternity Masterpieces

As a creative maternity photographer I strive to deliver images not offered by any other studio. ‘Maternity Masterpieces’ and my ‘Avant-Garde’ series are unique in their styles and appeal to many mums-to-be who are looking for pregnancy portraits which stand out from the crowd.

Avant-Garde Maternity Portraits

Do you airbrush images?

If you so wish then of course your images can be airbrushed. I totally understand that not everyone wants their bodies altered and the famous maternity portrait of Demi Moore by Annie Leibovitz certainly was good enough to go on the front cover of Vanity Fair without any airbrushing whatsoever.

If you would like to enhance your maternity portraits as let’s face it, we don’t all look like Demi Moore or Gigi Hadid, my retouching team will airbrush your images in as natural style as possible (same as you can see on my website). Skin will be slightly smoothed, any spots removed, teeth whitened and a light 'nip and tuck' of double chins or other parts of the body is offered. Additional retouching such as fixing of tan lines, drastic slimming, and removal of tattoos is available at an extra cost. Price will always be quoted per each job beforehand. Lastly, please note that airbrushing is always subjective so please try to be realistic in your requests. The natural looking images will always look timeless and more to the point, they will look like YOU.

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What is the best way to display my maternity portraits?

My favourite product, which also happens to be the most popular, is a linen folio box with 14x12 inch mounted prints. The photographs are printed on archival paper by a professional photography lab. These are frame ready or can live happily in this stylish and elegant box. All printed images are also offered as matching digital files in colour as well as in black and white. This package offers the best of both worlds.

MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY LONDON

I’m Nemi, a photographer who specialises in capturing classically​ beautiful maternity portraits and timeless newborn photography in London.

My maternity photography sessions are all about celebrating womanhood, capturing the changes your body is going through and embracing the process of bringing new life.

If you’d like to book a session with me, please get in touch to find out more about how we can work together to create something you will love.

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