What to wear to your outdoor maternity photo shoot

• Wear something you’re comfortable in. This seems like an obvious point, but if you’re comfortable in your clothing you’ll relax and it will show in your maternity photographs. When in doubt, wear plain white.
• Avoid heavy patterns and fashion trends. Your pregnancy photos are all about celebrating this exciting time in your lives (and showing off your bump) so your clothing should not detract from it. Your maternity photos will be a cherished memory for many decades to come, so your clothing should be simple and timeless.
• Dress to show off your bump. For your maternity photos, you can’t go wrong with a maxi dress, or if you want to show your bare belly, go for a skirt or jeans with a crop top. If you’re comfortable in something sheer or lacy, that will look great in your maternity photos too.

• Choose complementary outfits for your family. If you’d like to include your partner or other family members (kids, grandparents etc.) in your maternity photography session, choose complementary colours. For example, all pastels (baby blue/pink, tan, beige etc.), or all dark tones (dark brown, olive green, navy blue etc.). At all costs, avoid white t-shirts and jeans for everyone – this look went out in the 80s!

• Keep your jewellery simple. Remember, the focus in your pregnancy photos is your bump and your love for this new life, so opt for no jewellery or simple and elegant pieces.

Need more inspo? Check out my maternity gallery.