Golden Hour Maternity Portraits Sessions
WHY THE GOLDEN HOUR?
Choosing the right photographer and the time of day truly makes all the difference in the quality of your images and how you will look. You may have heard that the Golden Hour is the best time of day for portraits and that’s all because of the quality of light during that hour. The Golden Hour is at the end of the day when the sun is low in the sky and will last up to a few minutes after sunset. The Golden Hour is when you want to shoot if you’re looking for that glorious, soft, golden quality of light that will give your skin a softer look, you're not squinting in your photos, and a time of day that the colors will pop.
Please let me know of any questions you may need to have answered to plan your Golden Hour session.
If you are considering a maternity photography session, I encourage you to go for it! It is a truly special experience that you will cherish for years to come.
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Helpful tips for planning a successful portrait session.
1. The lighting makes all the difference in the quality of your images when you are doing an outdoor session. You may have heard that there is a specific time of the day that is better for photos outdoors, and that is the Golden Hour time of day! The Golden Hour is the time of day before the sunsets. This is when you want to shoot if you're looking for that glorious, soft, golden light in your photos. The late morning, noontime, and afternoon may seem like a good time for photos, but the light is much harsher at those times of the day because the sun is directly overhead, and eye sockets and shadows will be much darker, which is not flattering at all for faces. If you are doing an indoor session, that type of session can be scheduled at any time of the day.
2. Wear something you're comfortable with. You've probably read some form of this tip before, but it is the most important thing. If you choose clothes that are too tight or clingy, you'll spend your whole session picking at them or covering up. If you prefer something you've never worn before, you'll be worried about how you look in it or may discover it's uncomfortable, which can come across in your photos. Choose outfits that make you feel like a million dollars! If you purchase something new, wear it some before your session to see how you feel about it. As much as you consider how your outfits make you feel, think about how they'll photograph during your session. If you are going to do multiple outfits please keep it to a maximum of two outfits.
3. Speaking of what you wear, please be sure to steam or iron your outfits before your session. If you show up to iron and steam your outfits during your session, that will be time spent taking away from your picture-taking time.
4. Do not wear makeup with SPF during a photo shoot; it will have unflattering results during a photography session if flash equipment is needed.
5. You can bring your accessories, props, and pets to your session. Please bring someone to watch the pets when we shoot you alone. Just give me a heads-up when scheduling or before your sessions on what you plan to bring.
6. What if the weather forecast calls for rain and/or very cold weather on the day of our outside session? I keep a very close look at the weather forecast for all of my upcoming outside sessions. If the forecast calls for a high chance of rain and/or cold weather on the day of our outside session, I'll reach out to you a few days in advance to talk about plan B. Most of the time, plan B involves picking a new date. If the forecast makes it hard for us to make a call to change our plans a few days before, we can make that call the morning of the shoot.
1. The lighting makes all the difference in the quality of your images when you are doing an outdoor session. You may have heard that there is a specific time of the day that is better for photos outdoors, and that is the Golden Hour time of day! The Golden Hour is the time of day before the sunsets. This is when you want to shoot if you're looking for that glorious, soft, golden light in your photos. The late morning, noontime, and afternoon may seem like a good time for photos, but the light is much harsher at those times of the day because the sun is directly overhead, and eye sockets and shadows will be much darker, which is not flattering at all for faces. If you are doing an indoor session, that type of session can be scheduled at any time of the day.
2. Wear something you're comfortable with. You've probably read some form of this tip before, but it is the most important thing. If you choose clothes that are too tight or clingy, you'll spend your whole session picking at them or covering up. If you prefer something you've never worn before, you'll be worried about how you look in it or may discover it's uncomfortable, which can come across in your photos. Choose outfits that make you feel like a million dollars! If you purchase something new, wear it some before your session to see how you feel about it. As much as you consider how your outfits make you feel, think about how they'll photograph during your session. If you are going to do multiple outfits please keep it to a maximum of two outfits.
3. Speaking of what you wear, please be sure to steam or iron your outfits before your session. If you show up to iron and steam your outfits during your session, that will be time spent taking away from your picture-taking time.
4. Do not wear makeup with SPF during a photo shoot; it will have unflattering results during a photography session if flash equipment is needed.
5. You can bring your accessories, props, and pets to your session. Please bring someone to watch the pets when we shoot you alone. Just give me a heads-up when scheduling or before your sessions on what you plan to bring.
6. What if the weather forecast calls for rain and/or very cold weather on the day of our outside session? I keep a very close look at the weather forecast for all of my upcoming outside sessions. If the forecast calls for a high chance of rain and/or cold weather on the day of our outside session, I'll reach out to you a few days in advance to talk about plan B. Most of the time, plan B involves picking a new date. If the forecast makes it hard for us to make a call to change our plans a few days before, we can make that call the morning of the shoot.
Here are some reasons why a you should consider doing a maternity photography session:
- To document this special time in your life. Pregnancy is a fleeting time, and it goes by faster than you might think. A maternity photo session is a great way to capture this special time in your life and to cherish these memories for years to come.
- To showcase the beauty of pregnancy. Pregnancy is a beautiful time, and a maternity photo session is a great way to celebrate your changing body and the new life growing inside of you. Professional photographers know how to capture the beauty of pregnancy in a flattering and artistic way.
- To create a lasting family legacy. Maternity photos can be cherished by you, your partner, and your child for generations to come. They are a wonderful way to show your child how much they were loved and anticipated before they were even born.
- To capture the bond between parents and child. Maternity photos are a great way to capture the special bond between parents and child. They can also be a way to document the growth and changes of your family over time.
- To personalize your home decor. Maternity photos can be used to create beautiful and unique pieces of home decor. You can frame them, hang them on your walls, or even make a photo album.
- To strengthen the bond between partners. A maternity photo session can be a fun and romantic experience for couples. It can also be a way to celebrate the upcoming birth of your child together.
- To create memories that you will both cherish. Maternity photos are a wonderful way to create memories that you and your partner will both cherish for years to come. They are a reminder of this special time in your life and of the love that you share.
- To include your partner in the pregnancy journey. Maternity photo sessions are a great way to include your partner in the pregnancy journey. It can be a way for them to feel more connected to the baby and to the experience of pregnancy.