When To Schedule Your Maternity Session | Hinsdale Photographer

Once you find out you’re pregnant, your whole world changes. There are so many things to begin thinking of, and so many that you wish you’d thought of sooner. As a Hinsdale photographer, I want to give you all the ease and comfort possible when planning your maternity session. I get asked a lot about when is the best time to schedule your maternity session, and my experience has given me a great timeline!

Schedule Your Session Four to Six Weeks Before Your Due Date

In my years as a maternity and newborn photographer, I have worked with a lot of expectant mamas! I know that each and every pregnancy is different, and every mama-to-be feels different nearing the end of their pregnancy. Four to six weeks ahead of your due date gives us time to work through anything that may come up, and you’ll still be comfortable. Here are a few more specific reasons why I recommend this timeline: 

1. Your Belly Is Prominent And Beautiful 

It’s a maternity session, so of course we want to highlight your beautiful bump! In my work, I love to celebrate women and motherhood in all its phases, so maternity photography is really important to me. I want you to feel confident and excited about your baby bump, and with this timeline it’s showing enough (but not to the point where you’re uncomfortable). 

2. You Can Choose What To Wear Ahead Of Time 

Whether you opt to choose a gown from my studio wardrobe or wear a piece from your own closet, this timeline ensures you can select your outfit well in advance. We know that your bump is going to be bigger and that we want it to be the highlight, so picking pieces you’ll be confident and comfortable in is the key! We want to get all those beautiful shots of you cradling your bump, and your silhouette.

3. If Anything Changes, We Have Time! 

Four to six weeks before your due date allows for us to have a little bit of wiggle room if something happens and we need to reschedule. Maybe in the beginning of your pregnancy, you felt great and had no problems at all, but now that it’s nearing the due date, you’re sick more than you’d anticipated. I completely understand! I’m here for you, and together we can find the perfect time to capture your beautiful maternity session. 

Let’s Work Together to Create Timeless Memories

I would love to begin planning your maternity session! To see more of my portfolio please click over here and get in touch. Follow me on Instagram for announcements and updates.

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