The most common question I get when families are booking maternity photo sessions is “what should we wear for our maternity photos?”  I love helping families choose outfits!  For Sara Sniderman Photography clients, this may mean choosing from something you already own, or sending you links with suggestions of items to purchase ahead of your shoot.  Additionally, I’m offering a client closet for you to borrow from!  I’ve curated suggestions below to help you find the right maternity outfits for you and your family, including brands I love and idea lists with links to specific items.  Read on for my top tips and recommendations!

Top Tips for Selecting Outfits for Maternity Sessions

Considerations for Expecting Mamas

Deciding what to wear to your maternity session isn’t always easy.  I always look for outfits that show off your belly, but are loose and flowy around the rest of your body.  I love dresses for maternity photo sessions.  They are typically flattering and add beautiful textures and movement to photos.  You want to pick something that you will be comfortable in and dresses are a great option for this.

Don’t Forget Your Partner

Your partner is an important part of the photo session as well.  Coordinate your outfits; don’t match them.  Something light colored, neutral and simple will work great.  Khakis and a button down or henley shirt will usually be an outfit winner.

My Favorite Vendors for Maternity Photo Outfits

There are so many options when it comes to buying maternity photo outfits.  You may have a favorite store or already have something in your closet. I always love for clients to send me photos of outfits they are considering.  If you need some direction for where to start shopping, below are some suggestions of places that I myself and my clients have had good luck finding maternity photo outfits.  If you aren’t looking to purchase a new dress, take a look at my client closet for options for borrowing a dress for your maternity photo session.  If the boutique dress shop isn’t the right fit for you, local stores such as Target, Marshalls, or Nordstrom rack often have great options.  I also have an Amazon Idea list where you could purchase maternity outfits from or use for inspiration.  Here are some of the best places to shop for maternity photo outfits.

Baltic Born

I have purchased Baltic Born dresses for myself in the past.  They are very flattering and are great quality.  Their dresses are both bump friendly and are great for post baby as well!

Pink Blush

Pink Blush has a large selection of maternity dresses.  My clients have had good luck finding dresses here.

Morning Lavender

Morning Lavender dresses are dreamy and flowy!

Worth Collective

Worth collective dresses are soft flowy and have lots of neutraly and earth tones

Nothing fits but

Nothing fits but has many flattering for all body types and bump friendly linen dresses.

 

Maternity Client Outfit inspiration

Below are featured maternity session outfits that you can use for inspiration for your maternity photo session.  These clients have found outfits ranging from the boutique stores above to Target and Amazon.  These clients have taken my advice for styling their whole family for their maternity photo session.  

Featured Client #1 : In-home maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from my client closet

Daughters romper is from target

Featured Client #2: fall family maternity photo session

Mom’s Dress is from Pink Blush and is part of my client closet

Featured Client #3: fall maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from Marshalls

Son’s suspenders are from Target

Featured Client #4 : In-home maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from my client closet

Featured Client #5: spring orchard maternity session

Mom’s dress is from Amazon

Featured Client #6: back yard maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from Pink Blush

Featured Client #7: Spring blossom maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from Amazon

Daughters dress is from Amazon and also available in my client closet

Featured Client #8: Summer maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from Pink Blush

Featured Client #9: red dress maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from Amazon

Featured Client #10: Spring pregnancy announcement photo session

Mom’s dress is from Baltic Born

Featured Client #11: winter maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from Amazon

Featured Client #12: snowy maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from target

Featured Client #13: Medfield State Hospital fall maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from Baltic Born

Featured Client #14: fall maternity photo session

Mom’s dress is from target

Featured Client #14: fall maternity photos with a dog

Mom’s dress is from Pink Blush

Need More Maternity Photo Outfit Ideas?

Get in touch with me to brainstorm your Maternity Session together!