What to bring to a photo shoot

What to wear to a maternity photo shoot
by Koren Reyes
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What clothing should I bring to my photo shoot?
Maternity photography Wear anything you feel comfortable in and LOVE. Avoid patterns, stripes and plaids unless you love they are a true representation of you personality.
Maternity photography I like solid colors: white, black, brown, gray. Avoid bright pink and yellow - they never look great.
Maternity photography Pants - jeans (any color), black pants (yoga pants work well)
Maternity photography Necklines - select v-necks, squarenecks, turtlenecks or deep scoop necks. Women should avoid crewnecks.
Maternity photography Sleeves - Long-sleeved tend to be the most flattering, but sleeveless and spaghetti straps work well. Women should avoid t-shirt length sleeves unless you have beautiful, sculpted or very thin upper arms.
Maternity photography Fabrics - look for clingy, not necessarily tight, fabrics with a little stretch.
Maternity photography Shirts - big, white, button-down rumpled man's shirt. Any shirt or cardegan that opens down the front works well.
Maternity photography Tanks - anything clingy, fitted or stretchy in solid colors (white, black, red, blue...)

What should my husband wear?
Maternity photography bullet Men should bring jeans or khaki pants or any other dark bottoms
Maternity photography bullet I encourage rumpled (not starched), plain white shirts
Maternity photography bullet Throw a regular, WHITE and/or BLACK crew-neck t-shirt in the bag, too.
Maternity photography bullet Bring solid, dark colors like black, dark brown, navy blue and charcoal gray tops and bottoms. Layers are great; wear the t-shirt under a crew- or v-neck sweater or jacket.
   
What should I bring to my photo shoot?
Maternity photography Bring large or small props that have meaning. Bring stuffed animals, building blocks, flowers...
Maternity photography Unusual items: saris, native fabrics, wedding veils
What does the photographer provide?
Maternity photography White and gold drapery
Maternity photography A big, white sheet

What beauty preparation should I consider?
Maternity photography Get a manicure and a pedicure a day or two in advance
Maternity photography Wear makeup! If you don't choose a package that includes makeup, you'll get the best results if you visit a makeup center prior to your shoot. Call to talk about these options.
Maternity photography Don't wear anything binding to the shoot - you don't want marks on your skin.

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