What to Wear for Maternity Photos | In the Client Closet
Your maternity session is booked, and you can’t wait! What’s next? Planning what to wear, of course!
As a Northern Virginia newborn photographer, I provide a client closet of dresses for maternity photos. You can borrow a dress or two for your photos so you don’t have to worry about purchasing your own! This saves you money – and the stress of shopping. Many mamas aren’t sure what size they’ll be, or they don’t want to invest in a maternity gown they’ll only wear once. By borrowing one from the client closet, you can skip all of those details.
Here are favorite dresses for maternity photos in the client closet:
Why mamas love this sheer ivory dress for maternity photos: so many reasons! The fabric for the skirt is lightly sheer without being too much. We can easily play with the fabric to either fully cover you and the belly, or we can get a few photos with your belly out. It can be worn on or off the shoulder, and looks stunning in the studio.
In fact, the photo on the left was chosen as a finalist in Belle Lumiere’s End of the Year Awards in the Film category for 2022!! See more photos from this timeless maternity session here.
Why mamas love this dusty blue dress for maternity photos: Perfect for spring, summer, early fall, or the studio. (See a studio maternity session with this gown here). The color is stunning, especially on film. It also adds elegant movement to outdoor sessions when the wind catches it. The ruffles and tie detail are also often mentioned as a favorite reason they chose the dress.
See more photos from this waterfront garden maternity session here.
See this blue maternity dress in a studio session.
Why mamas love the Nothing Fits But cream long sleeve dress
The flexible fit – it works for maternity, newborn and family photos – makes it a favorite for all session types. Soft, flexible fabric allows you to wear it on or off the shoulder. Mamas love having the variety in photos!
Available in the client closet.
Why mamas love the Rachel Pally linen dress
You can’t go wrong with linen. It adds a little texture and movement to your photos, and the soft beige / cream color is the perfect neutral. It pairs well with many other colors when we’re planning your wardrobe color palette for everyone. The adjustable tie shoulder straps also give you a custom fit. It’s lovely for studio or outdoor sessions, especially in the late spring / summer / early fall.
Available in the client closet.
Why mamas love the Baltic Born lace off-the-shoulder dress
Timeless and feminine, this lace dress is a favorite for a reason. It’s bump-friendly, but doesn’t require a bump to wear. You can wear it on or off the shoulder as well. It’s lined and looks great outdoors or in the studio.
Why mamas love the long-sleeve blue floral dress
The floral print paired with the blue colors makes it one of the most popular dresses in the client closet. It’s perfect for all sessions: newborn, maternity, family, engagement, anniversary.
Available in the client closet.
Why mamas love the Lulu’s lace-trim dress
A little lace trim and small cutout pattern add a beautiful look to this dress. It’s bump-friendly, and very flowy. It was perfect for this beach session on the Chesapeake Bay!
Available in the client closet.
Why mamas love the blush wrap dress
It’s simple and timeless. The soft blush color is a favorite, and the long sleeves and elastic waistband give you a flexible fit.
Available in the client closet.
Why mamas love the Baltic Born Rayne dress
The ruffle sleeves and embroidered detail add an elegant touch to your photos. It’s simple, yet elegant. The fabric is also relaxed and soft. Beautiful outdoors or in the studio.
Available in the client closet.
Why mamas love the Rachel Pally Isa Cream dress
The fabric on this dress is perfect for maternity. It clings in all the right places, showing off your adorable bump in just the right way. The long sleeves it ideal for a fall or spring session – or a studio one as you can see above. It also can be worn on or off the shoulder.
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