The best time will be between 32 – 35 weeks where your belly begins to develop more of a nice round shape that’s perfect for showing off in photos. Some clients choose to do the shoot in the 30th week which is fine too.

A session typically takes approximately 2 – 2.5 hours. This excludes outfit changes, breaks, and refreshment periods, which may extend the overall appointment.

Absolutely! We love including children in maternity sessions. Kids often add such natural joy and sweetness to the photos, whether they’re gently touching mom’s belly, giving kisses, or simply being their adorable selves. We can capture beautiful family moments together, and if the little ones get restless, we’re completely flexible about taking breaks or letting them play nearby while we focus on some solo shots of you.

Yes! I provide a curated collection of about 10 maternity dresses and gowns (and it’s constantly growing!) for your maternity photoshoot. These pieces are specially selected to complement my rustic bohemian-style home studio decor, ensuring your photos have a cohesive aesthetic. The collection includes both belly-baring styles and more covered options, ranging from bold statement pieces to conservative, elegant designs. This variety ensures there’s something perfect for every personality and comfort level, all while flowing naturally with the warm, earthy tones and textures of the space.

We understand that some individuals may have reservations about exposing their bellies, we do have regular maternity dresses that don’t expose the belly area.

The sizes of the dresses range from Free size – Medium size. Most of the dresses are stretchable which makes fitting easy.

You may change up to 2 dresses for the shoot.

After all, you know best what suits you. While you’re welcome to get your own maternity dresses, I would like to suggest that you show them to me first before placing an order. As much as possible, we want something that goes well with the decor.

I don’t provide makeup services directly, but I work with several talented makeup artists who specialize in makeup and hairdo for maternity photography. I’m happy to recommend these artists and can assist in arranging your makeup session to coordinate with your maternity photoshoot timing.

While professional makeup isn’t required for a maternity photoshoot, it can enhance your photos and help you feel more confident. If you prefer to do your own makeup, I recommend slightly more dramatic application than usual since camera lighting can wash out subtle makeup.

Upon confirmation, a deposit amount of $180 will be required to secure a session slot. Meadow Lullabies is flexible with switching dates, subject to availability.

• Inner-wear: The maternity outfits come in an array of colors including white, army green, dusty pink, and khaki. To complement these outfits, it is advisable to select complementary inner-wear for a coordinated and put-together look. Opt for colors such as beige, white, dusty pink, or black for your lingerie. A suggested choice would be a matching lacey bralette paired with either panties or safety tights for a cohesive look. This becomes particularly crucial if your chosen attire exposes your belly or features translucent fabrics. Additionally, for off-shoulder dresses, it’s advisable to consider strapless bras for a seamless look. To ensure versatility and flexibility in styling, it’s wise to bring along a variety of lingerie designs.
• Hairdo: During the photoshoot, there may be poses where you’re required to bend your head slightly downward and face the camera from the side. To ensure your facial features are visible in these poses, it’s recommended to communicate with your makeup artist (MUA) or hairstylist about styling your hair accordingly.
  Ask your MUA to create a hairstyle that keeps the sides of your face open and doesn’t obstruct your features when you tilt your head downward. This way, you can maintain a clear view of your face and showcase your natural beauty from all angles.
• Husband’s outfit: To match the overall theme of the shoot, plain light neutral-toned apparel such as white, light pink, brown, khaki, grey is recommended. A classic pair-up will be a loose white casual shirt and khaki color pants. Try to avoid outfits that appears too formal or contains distracting graphics or text.
• Hairpins (optional)
• Hair gel/wax/spray (optional)
• Makeup (optional)
• Baby apparel such as rompers/ socks (optional)
• Custom-made items such as baby birth announcement signboards/ letterboards (optional)
• Ultrasound scans (optional)

To match the overall theme of the shoot, plain light neutral-toned apparel such as white, light pink, brown, khaki, grey is recommended. A classic pair-up will be a loose white casual shirt and khaki color pants. Try to avoid outfits that appear too formal or contains distracting graphics or text.

Sure, you’re welcome to bring them along. Here are a few suggestions:

• 3 – 5pcs x 4R size photos of your family
• Baby apparel such as rompers/ socks.
• Custom-made items such as baby birth announcement signboards/ letterboards
• Ultrasound scans

Embracing soft neutral-toned colors, our minimalistic nature-inspired home studio is furnished with Nordic and boho influence in mind which brings about a rustic yet modern touch.

A basic retouch covers the following:

• overall image exposure adjustment
• restoring white balance

A full retouch covers the following in addition to the basic retouch:

• uneven skin tone adjustment
• skin flakes reduction
• skin smoothening
• shadow refining
• backdrop smoothing

In most parts, retouching is localized which treats a specific area of an image such that unaffected areas can be left untouched. See blog post The Art of Retouching: The Key to Stunning Newborn Photos.

Your images will be uploaded to a private gallery where you can view and select the photos for the full retouch. When the full retouch photos are completed, a download link will be sent to you. The downloadable set will also include the photos with basic retouch.

Typically, it takes anywhere between 2-4 weeks from the session day, picture selections to sending of the final edits.