| Do you like the idea of maternity photography but | | | | does the portrait package. It is common for portrait |
| don't know where to begin? Below are simple | | | | photographers to charge a fee for the session. |
| answers to questions about having your portrait | | | | Purchasing any photographs and/or items is in addition |
| taken while you are pregnant. | | | | to this charge. The sitting fee covers the time and |
| Where is the Photo Session? | | | | materials for the photographer to take the |
| There are three basic options for a location of your | | | | photographs. Apart from that you will be offered |
| photo shoot. | | | | several different picture packages. Packages can |
| 1. The photographer's studio | | | | range from a single portrait print to a hard cover |
| 2. Your home | | | | bound book and many different sized images. |
| 3. Outdoors - for example, a park or beach | | | | How long is the photo session? |
| What should I wear? | | | | Be prepared to spend between 1 - 2 hours during |
| If you are going to be outside choose clothing | | | | your maternity photography session. Having time for |
| appropriate to the setting. If you will be | | | | the photographer to get to know you and help you |
| photographed in a park wear comfortable, casual | | | | to relax and feel comfortable will translate to better |
| clothing. However, if you are going to be | | | | portraits. |
| photographed in a studio or your own home, then | | | | Who should I hire? |
| you have more options. There are two popular | | | | Getting recommendations from trusted friends is a |
| trends in maternity photography with regard to | | | | great start your search for a maternity photographer. |
| clothing. Flowing cloth such as a sheet is used to | | | | Find several different professional photographers in |
| wrap your body in such a way that highlights your | | | | your area and interview them. Ask if they specialize |
| belly. Another common practice is to shoot the | | | | in maternity and newborn photography. Look at their |
| expectant mom in her pre-pregnant clothing. Of | | | | portfolios to get a feel of their style. Go online and |
| course your jeans won't fit. Folding down the jeans | | | | compare different styles. Decide if you want a |
| accentuates your belly. Many professional maternity | | | | freelance photographer or perhaps you may want to |
| photographers work with you to expose as much or | | | | hire a larger studio. |
| as little skin as you would like in the portrait. | | | | Hire a specialist. Maternity photography is a specialty |
| What is included in the price? | | | | within the field of portrait photography. |
| Just as the prices vary from studio to studio, so | | | | |