Colour palettes & fabrics to wear!
Colour Palettes
- Whites/Creams/Oatmeals
- Blacks and Whites
- Warmer tones (tan, browns, rust) mixed with Creams, bone, beige (neutrals)
- Blue or black Denim with whites/creams
- Colour pop - with any of the above!
Fabrics & Textures to consider
- Cotton /chinos
- Linen - shirts, pants and shorts
- Ribbed cotton
- Waffle
- Knits / wools
- Terry Towelling
- Denim
- Corduroy
Note: Match at least one color with your partner or kids.
Avoid clothing with logos or any wording unless you'd like that in your photos.
No shoes most of the time (depending on the location)
Choose what you feel most comfortable in and is most YOU!
Mum, Partner and Kids Outfits & where to buy
Mum's Outfits
- Dresses's - Maxi dresses
- Off the shoulder dresses
- Backless dresses
- Flowy dresses
- Tight dresses
- Shorts and shirt set
- Knit sets
- Linen shirts
- Tops with pants/skirts
Where to Buy - Mum (links)
- Kmart
- Target
- Zara
- Glassons
- Cotton On
- Dissh
- The Iconic
- Luna Lane
- Assembly Label
- ASOS
Newborn baby
Newborn Outfits
- Nappy covers
- Blankets & Wraps
- Jumper/ long sleeve romper - knit
- Romper - sleeveless
Partners Outfits and where to buy
Partners Outfits
- Tee shirt and shorts
- Long shirt and shorts
- Tee shirt and pants - linen or chino pants
- Tee shirt and jeans /Chinos
- Shirt and Jeans/Chinos
- Long sleeve shirt with jeans/Chinos
- Pants with knits and wool sweaters
- Pants /shorts with Corduroy open shirts - tee underneath
Siblings Outfit Ideas
Kids Outfits
Boys/Girls
- Short sleeve rompers - ribbed cotton
- Long sleeve rompers - ribbed cotton, cotton, linen, wool/knit
- Overalls - denim, cotton, linen
- Shirt and shorts set - waffle
- Jeans/pants - no shirt - Terry towering
- Jeans/pants/tights with sweaters - Knits, wools
Girls
- Dresses - cotton, linen, lace
- Crop top and pants - crochet, Terry towering, knit/wool, cotton
- Long sleeve dresses with tights/stockings - linen, cotton, lace.
Where to buy - kids
- Cotton on (both)
- Zara boys/girls
- Target & Kmart (girls)
- Ziggy Zaza (boys)
- Atilla and Co (boys)
- Illoura the Label
- By Billie
- Cinnamon Baby
Photoshoot Guide & Tips
To help you prepare for your pregnancy session with your partner, we've put together a guide and some tips for you to read over. These suggestions are meant to help you feel more comfortable and confident during the shoot. Remember, there's no need to stress—our goal is to capture the natural joy and connection you share during this special time.
Mum-to-be tips
Fill out the questionnaire - this will help ensure the best results possible.
Guidance - I will guide you through your session, taking all the pressure off.
Clothing - Wear clothes that require minimal fiddling or adjusting, and ensure there are no tags hanging out.
Accessories - If you have jewelry, consider wearing it as it can add detail to the images.
Poses - Go back and have a look at the style guide above of what to wear and look what the women are doing with their hands for ideas of types of posed images.Trust me on the day of the photoshoot.
Warmer weather
Newborn session
- Think about lunch - sessions 12-2pm and you spend the morning getting ready and forget about lunch - have something easy prepared to snack eat during or after the session.
Colder weather
- If you have heaters turn these on during the colder months for your newborn session at home.
- Sibling - daycare and nap time
- Bw cautious of daycare days and sleep times we can be flexible to suit the children's routine
- Favourite toy / comforters
- Snacks / lunch
- Treats reward
Partner posing tips
Where to Look: I will guide you on where to look, whether it’s away, down at the belly, or at your partner.
What to Do with Hands:
- In your pockets
- On your knees or legs while sitting
- Around your partner while cuddling and standing
Direction and Poses:
- If you’re an affectionate couple, I will guide you through kisses and cuddles.
- Partners: Hold your partner's face or touch the man's hair.
- Candid images: Look away for a natural feel.
- Posed images: Look at the camera or towards each other.
Partners: Share your vision with him—let him know the poses you’d like him to do and how you want to be held and looked at. Also, gently communicate what you’d prefer him not to do.