Pregnancy is the most beautiful season of anticipation and I love when families want to celebrate this season and baby milestone with a maternity session.

Here is a simple checklist to help you get ready for your session:

-Dress: A dress with a smocked or fitted bodice with sleeves photographs beautifully. Depending on your personal preference you could have flutter, cap, long, or off the shoulder sleeves. For color I would recommend a neutral option or a muted tone. For pattern I always gravitate toward floral and gingham.

-Shoes: A pair of sandals that can come off easily are ideal for keeping your feet cool and classically styled.

-HAMU: Lola Beauty here in Austin does a beautiful job and I always recommend them to my clients. If doing your own hair and makeup I would recommend going heavier on the hair spray to keep your strands in place and slightly bigger on the volume. With makeup a little shimmer and highlighter go a long way, and so do lashes.

-Nails: Don’t forget your mani & pedi! A nail appointment is the perfect wait to relax before your session and ensure no detail is forgotten.

-Sonogram picture: A sonogram picture of your growing baby is always a sweet touch to add to a handful of your portraits.

-Toddlers: For families with toddlers I would recommend dressing them in play clothes for the car ride and changing their outfit once you arrive. I also encourage you to bring snacks and water. With toddlers we go at their pace! Your session will involve lots of playing, giggles, and cuddles!

-Fur babies: I love when families bring their fur babies! I recommend bringing a leash and having treats on hand.

I hope you found this information helpful! To learn more about my offerings and connect with me you can inquire through my website here. For more tips follow along on IG and Pinterest. Sabrina Reagan is an Austin motherhood photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and family photography.