Preparation Guide - Maternity

How to get organised for your maternity session:


Read through the session planner & fill in your questionnaire. This helps me understand what you would like most out of the session and our time together. Please confirm the location and details like client wardrobe choice. If you are having your family included I recommend mum having 2x looks maximum and if your having a solo session up to 3 looks.



Keep in touch


If you would like to chat or have a client wardrobe try on please just let me know. On the day of your session please keep your phone handy. I will contact you directly if I am concerned about the weather. If it's extremely overcast I might suggest that we bring the sessions start time forward by 1-1.5hrs to make sure we have enough light for the session. If the weather is raining we will postpone.

Session day


Preparation is key, allow yourself time to get ready for hair and make up etc so you don't feel rushed as I want you to really enjoy the session. If your family is joining you - know exactly what everyone is wearing prior to the session. You want to avoid having decision fatigue or feeling overwhelmed or stressed on the day. Make sure everyone's clothes are clean and put aside. If you are wearing an item from the client wardrobe I will bring with me. Once I'm there it's time to let go of any stresses and just be in the moment.


What happens next?


2 weeks after our session you will receive your preview images to choose from. This is when you are welcome to upgrade if you wish to. 2 weeks later you will receive your final image gallery ready to download, save and share.

How to prepare for your shoot

Good to know

Just a few tips to get yourself ready for the session - try not to wear anything too tight around your tummy that leaves marks. Make sure you have the right kind of underwear for your session. If you're having an outdoor session bring shoes that are easy to slip on and off if you would like to go barefoot. I HIGHLY recommend bringing something like a comfy warm dress to put on at the end of the session. If you're borrowing a client wardrobe piece you will want something easy to chuck on at the end.

Finger nails


Have your nails photo ready. Your hands will feature a lot in the photos with your baby bump so if you can try to avoid chipped nail polish that would be fab.

Hair/Make up


This is an opportunity to do your hair and make up if you have the time/skills. I recommend as a minimum having some mascara AND some lip balm on to avoid having dry lips in the images.

Good to know:

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Outdoors


Please be on time for your session and keep your phone on you incase I need to reach you. Weather is unfortunately something we cannot control so we book your session date and hope that the weather fairies are on our side. In the case of overcast weather (really cloudy) we can take the opportunity to start the session earlier if that mutually works or if the weather is extremely windy/raining we will postpone.

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In home session


Please do not go overboard and clean your whole house. I simply ask you have the areas tidy that you are wanting to use. Rooms with the best natural lighting, near a window are perfect. Spaces like bedroom, lounge, nursery and back yard. Prior to your session I might have asked for a photo, video tour or a quick in person look around. This helps me walk into your session with ease knowing the space I will be working in.



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Studio


The studio is located in Blenheim, a super cosy and indoor alternative for your maternity shoot. All you need to bring with you is a bag with any additional underwear sets you will use and any of your own clothes you are planning to wear for the session.

Please note the studio is on the second floor up stairs.

If you have any worries or questions please feel free to message me.

My inbox is always open.


hello@augustluxe.com

On the day of the session if you need to get in touch with me my cell phone number is 0273585265.



Reason for postponing your session:


  • If anyone in your household that's attending the session is sick
  • If I am sick or I am needed to care for my son if he's unwell
  • If the weather is extremely windy/raining/low light


If you have an extremely awful night and want the option to postpone please let me know asap and I can let you know if I have availability to change or not.