Your Maternity Experience Guide

Everything you need to know before your maternity session with Tami Ann Photography

Congratulations on your pregnancy, and thank you for choosing Tami Ann Photography to capture this incredible milestone.

My goal is to make your maternity session relaxed, enjoyable and empowering while creating timeless images you'll treasure forever.

Please take a few minutes to read through this guide before your session.

Before Your Session

Please browse the gown collection and available studio setups using the links below.

View Maternity Gowns:https://tamiannephotography.pixieset.com/clientwardrobe-1/

Please send through:

• Your favourite 2–3 gowns

• Colours you love

• Images you've seen that inspire you

• Whether you'd like elegant, dramatic, soft, glamorous or fine art styling

• Any special requests

This allows me to prepare everything before you arrive.

Hair & Makeup

If your package includes professional hair and makeup:

Please arrive with:

• Clean, dry hair

• A clean moisturised face

• No makeup

If you are doing your own makeup, please arrive camera-ready.

Hair and makeup generally takes around 60 minutes,

Studio Address & Parking

Studio address:16 East St Ipswich. Ipswich corperate centre building

Parking instructions: I do have designated parking spots in our car park. to access these you must enter the car park throiugh Wharf st. as u drive down wharf st you will see ipswich corperate centre car park on the left. this is the car park. When you enter drive right up to the building then turn right. my car parks are numbers 6,7,8, and 9. YOU MUST PARK IN THESE. please note their are 2 sets of car parks with these numbers. make sure they are the ones next to the building and you can see my car that has tami ann photogrpahy on the side.

Please allow extra travel time and aim to arrive 15 minutes before your booked session time.

When you arrive, enter through either the backdoor to the building or the front door. if you have booked a saturday shoot you will have to enter through the back doors.

if entering through the back doors you walk through the next door and i am just inside there on the ground level.

Sessions are booked back to back, so arriving early is very important. If you arrive late, the lost time WILL be deducted from your session.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your appointment.

What To Wear

Your package includes access to the studio gown collection.

To avoid marks on your skin before the session, please wear:

• Loose clothing

• Loose underwear

• Avoid tight socks

• Avoid tight bras if possible

Elastic marks can take time to disappear and may show in your photographs.

Please wear nude seamless underwear where possible.

What To Bring

Please bring:

• Nude strapless bra

• Nude seamless underwear

• Black underwear (optional)

• White underwear (optional)

• Any sentimental items

• Ultrasound images (optional)

• Baby shoes or special keepsakes (optional)

Family & Partner Photos

Partners and children are very welcome.

Suggested clothing colours:

• Cream

• White

• Beige

• Black

• Camel

• Olive

• Soft earthy tones

Avoid:

• Large logos

• Bright colours

• Busy patterns

Bare feet photograph beautifully in many maternity images.

During Your Session

Your maternity session is relaxed and fully guided.

You do not need modelling experience.

I will guide you through:

• Every pose

• Hand placement

• Facial expressions

• Walking poses

• Dress movement

• Where to look

Please don't worry if you feel awkward at first.

Almost every client tells me they were nervous before their session, but by the end they had an amazing time.

Outfit Changes

Depending on your package, you'll usually wear:

• 2–3 gowns

• Optional casual outfit

• Optional fitted dress

• Optional silhouette images

We'll work together to choose the styles that suit you best.

Children

If bringing young children:

Please bring:

• Snacks

• Drinks

• Small quiet toys

We'll usually photograph family images first before focusing on your individual portraits.

Session Length

Please allow approximately:

2 hours

This gives us plenty of time for:

• Hair & makeup (if included)

• Outfit changes

• Different backdrops

• Family photographs

• Individual portraits

There is no rush.

After Your Session

Your photographs will be professionally edited and delivered within the turnaround time outlined in your booking.

You'll receive your online gallery where you can select your included images.

Depending on your package you may also have:

• Signature Fine Art images

• Additional image upgrades

• Full gallery upgrade options

A Few Tips

✔ Moisturise your skin the night before.

✔ Drink plenty of water for several days beforehand.

✔ Remove your Apple Watch and hair tie before photographs.

✔ Have your nails clean and tidy.

✔ Consider neutral nail polish.

✔ Get plenty of rest if possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time for maternity photos?

The ideal time is between 30–35 weeks, when your bump is beautifully round while you're still comfortable enough to pose.

I'm nervous in front of the camera.

Almost everyone says this.

Don't worry—I will guide you through every pose and expression.

You don't need any modelling experience.

Can my partner and children be included?

Absolutely!

Family images are one of the most treasured parts of your maternity session.

Do you provide gowns?

Yes.

A beautiful selection of maternity gowns is available for you to wear during your session.

Can I bring ideas?

Absolutely.

I love seeing inspiration images and hearing what style you're hoping to create.

We Can't Wait To Meet You

Pregnancy passes so quickly, but these photographs will become part of your family's story forever.

Thank you for trusting Tami Ann Photography to capture this special chapter.

We can't wait to create something beautiful with you.

Tami Ann Photography