Maternity Portraits With Leah Islinger Photography Available In Appleton & Throughout Fox Valley, WI
About Your Maternity Session
Maternity portrait sessions typically take place between 28 and 32 weeks but can be scheduled any time you wish in your pregnancy. These sessions are up to 1 hour long and you will be presented with up to 15-25 (estimated) final preview images to choose from in a private online gallery and includes immediate family only. These sessions can take place in my studio or outdoors.
This session requires a session fee retainer at booking. This session fee retainer does not include any digital images, prints or products & is not applied toward your session order - it is the cost for your scheduled session day/time and is non-refundable. All purchases are made after you receive your final gallery. Please see all pricing here.
| Helpful Hints For Your Maternity Portrait Session |
* On your session day wear comfortable, well-fitting clothing. Check to be sure your buttons are not pulled tight, so there are no gaps, etc.
* Be sure to wear the proper bra - if you are wearing your own dress/gown or one of mine check to be sure the straps are not visible. My gowns are best photographed with a nude bra, either strapless or with clear straps, or even no bra.
* Take into consideration your undies as well if you are wearing a gown - again nude works best and a thong works even better. With a lot of the gowns materials, it can be difficult to edit visible underwear.
* A classic black top always looks good, something fitted to show off your curves. A fun, and funky shirt or dress photographs great if that is your style. Tank tops are also a good look paired up with a pair of jeans. I love dresses that hug the curve of your baby bump! Most importantly, if you feel good about what you're wearing then you'll look good!
* I like to encourage dads to be in some of the photos.....it's always so amazing to see couples together with their baby-to-be!
* Please bring any special items such as specially knitted booties, stuffed lovies, or anything else that is meaningful to you and your baby.
* Upon arrival, I like to chat about your expectations for your portraits & your session. Please let me know of any 'must-have' photos so we can try to get those done right away. Take a peek at my 'Maternity' Gallery for inspiration!
* Please limit your session to mom, dad, and siblings only.
* It is not required but consider pampering yourself by getting hair and makeup done before your session. I highly recommend Dana Michele Makeup & Aesthetics for a super natural look if you are interested!!
* And most importantly, just RELAX! Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman's life and I am dedicated to capturing all of the beauty and wonder that goes with it! I do get asked to cover stretch marks and I will most certainly do that so forget all about those pesky marks and let your Baby-Glow shine!
Please view my GOWN CATALOG (click link) for all of the gown options I can offer you in my ever-growing client closet!
You are welcome to come into the studio pre-session if you'd like to see the gowns in person for an additional consultation fee.