MATERNITY BOUDOIR
‘where and image is not just a picture, but an experience’
Maternity Photography: Embrace the Beauty of Motherhood
Prepare to capture the most enchanting chapter of your life with Maternity Photography at Boudoir Fusion Photography. This isn’t just about photos; it’s a joyous celebration of your body, your blossoming motherhood, and the incredible journey ahead. Imagine a playful, cheeky, and tender session that celebrates the romance between you and your partner, all while highlighting the beauty of your changing body.
A Pre-Shoot Pampering
Before you step in front of the camera, indulge in some self-care. Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure, and get your hair styled—this might be your last chance for a bit of ‘me time’ for a while! Our expert makeup artists are ready to enhance your natural glow, or feel free to add a little extra flair yourself for the camera. Remember, this is your moment to shine.
Perfect Props and Coordinated Looks
Select props that hold special meaning to you—perhaps images of your baby’s ultrasound, cherished gifts from your partner, or symbols of your relationship. These items add a personal touch to your photos, making them uniquely yours.
Coordinate your partner’s outfits to match or complement your own. Soft, harmonious colours work beautifully in maternity shoots, creating a visual symphony that celebrates your bond and the new life you’re bringing into the world.
Relax and Celebrate
A maternity shoot is all about celebration. Let your joy and anticipation radiate as we capture the magic of this special time. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and safe, so you can express your relationships, happiness, and beauty freely in front of the camera.
Many of our clients opt for implied nude images to showcase the elegance of their pregnancy. These shots have a powerful visual impact, highlighting the natural beauty of your changing body. Of course, the choice of how much to reveal is entirely up to you—this shoot is all about your comfort and vision.
Monthly Milestones and Baby Bumps
Some mothers enjoy documenting their pregnancy journey with monthly photos, capturing the dramatic changes in their bodies. If you prefer a single, impactful “baby bump” photograph, try to schedule your session as late in the pregnancy as possible—after all, the bigger the bump, the better the images! This is the only time you’ll be encouraged to stick your tummy out with pride.
Styling your Mother Daughter shoot
How are you going to display your new art?
Firstly, think about your main goal for the shoot, if it were for a Christmas card, you would possibly want something that looks warm and wintry, I know this sounds crazy for South Africa, but it is often something we expect. If it is for a canvas that is going to be hung in the living room, then coordinate similar complementary colours.
We recommend that you start out with a basic colour palette and then go from there. Consider neutral and a few colourful brings, but if you are going for the classic look, try a softer palette that has different tonal ranges of the same shades.
You can decide on the look that you would like to achieve for this shoot; be it a classic almost vintage look with long flowing dresses or an ethnic traditional look the choice is yours.
Match but Don’t Coordinate
Deciding what to wear in Family Pictures can be a daunting task. What colors to wear? How can we coordinate, but not be “matchy”?
We recommend that you start out with a basic colour palette and then go from there. Consider neutral and a few colourful brings, but if you are going for the classic look, try a softer palette that has different tonal ranges of the same shades.
You can decide on the look that you would like to achieve for this shoot; be it a classic almost vintage look with long flowing dresses or an ethnic traditional look the choice is yours.
Props
Although not necessary for the type of images we are trying to create, if you are going to bring a prop, make sure it is going to fit the vibe of the session, try to keep them meaningful and simple. A few prop examples would be flowers that are neutral in colour and coordinate with your clothing, a basket of apples or a vintage camera, how about a stuffed animal? Your key goal is to ensure the prop that is brought in makes sense.
Shoes
Your shoes matter, we would not recommend ‘takkies; unless it was a funky urban style you were going for. Look at distressed boots, ballet flats, anything that will tie everything together for the feel of the session. Sometimes no shoes may actually look great.
Textures and Layers
These can be used to create and interest in the image. These are also great when using a colour palette that is on the soft or neutral side. This can be achieved by using different clothing materials and accents, such as hand knit items, ribbons, embroidery detail, lace etc. Having different layers and accessories can add another dimension to the overall texture of the image.
Quick tips
- Decide on a colour scheme
- Select one focal piece of clothing
- Avoid Logos, graphics, characters, labels etc, you do not want to distract from the image of for you image to look like it is a brand commercial.
- Lay it all out on the floor and match the items.
- The same colour, this is dated and boring.
- Plan your wardrobe in advance, probably when you book the shoot.
- Rather bring more items than less.