Honour those many many endless hours at home, and create beautiful and intimate images that tell the story of how this time really was. Stripped back, honest, at home and truely you. Affordable packages to help honour you, without even leaving the comfort of your own home.
What to wear... dress down
The best thing about Motherhood sessions is there is no need stress aboutt what to wear. Choose clothing that is minimal and simple and that is not distracting. The less the better! I love these sessions to incorporate lots of skin and very little distraction so go for something you feel super comfortable in and also feel great. Select colours that neutral, light and earthy. Things that can hang off shoulders and drape are great.
Things like dresses, gowns, cardigans, shirts are often great but please feel free to send me what you are thinking and always very happy to give an opinion it it helps.
Same goes with the little ones. Bubs can be nude or close to! Otherwise just shorts or minimal clothing to allow for lots of skin on skin.
Prepare your home a little bit
We will generally shoot in 2 or 3 areas of your home, depending on where the natural light is best. Often in the living room and your main bedroom. It is great if you can tidy these areas and get rid of any clutter. Clear bed side tables etc. Bed spreads, coushins, plants and extra styling bits are also a great way to add a visual element to your session. Don’t shy away from colours or patterns.
Time it well
We will obviously confirm a time before hand during your booking confirmation, however i know that our lives tend to revolve around nap times! So if on the day it needs a little adjusting, so that they are happy when I arrive, please let me know. We have a short window so want to make sure theyre as well slept and full as possible.
Consider some skin on skin shots
It is such a beautiful time to consider some skin on skin shots with your bub.
Whether that is in bed while feeding or cuddling, or in the bath or shower.
Please let me know if you would like to include this in your session.
Hop in the bath or shower
New born babies are unpredictable not only day to day but minute to minute! They will likely spend some of the session asleep, awake a little bit, probably need a nappy change, probably cry for some of it and likely have an explosive poo just in time for your session :). But don't stress! We will work through it all. I will be there to guide you and we will be discussing through out the session where your Bub is at and what their needs are.
Rituals
Please let me know if there’s any specific rituals you have with your little one. It could be feeding in a certain share or a little activity you like doing together.
Mess the bed
Bed cuddles are a great way to make every feel comfortable and get some wonderful skin on skin time, so don't put in too much effort in tidying the bed. Let's see it messy and jump inside and get some beautiful shots.
