How do I plan a maternity photoshoot in Mira Road?
Call First Memory Studio on 077100 92721 around week 28, fix a date in weeks 32 to 36, choose your looks from our gowns and sets, and arrive rested with a snack. We handle direction, props and editing.
When to book and when to shoot
The sweet spot for a maternity photoshoot is weeks 32 to 36. Earlier than that, the bump can look small in photos; later, long sessions can get tiring. We recommend calling around week 28 so you get the weekend or morning slot you want.
If your due date is close or you've been advised to rest, tell us. We can shorten the session, keep more poses seated, or come in earlier in the pregnancy.
Maternity photoshoot ideas we love
Every couple is different, but these are the looks families ask for most often at our Mira Road studio:
- The flowing gown: a long tulle or chiffon gown with the fabric lifted mid-air for movement
- Boho neutrals: linen, bare bump and the warm arch set with pampas and wooden stools
- Black and white couple: close, quiet frames of you and your partner, lit simply
- Pregnancy announcement: a 'coming soon' newspaper or baby shoes
- Bold colour: yellow, red or emerald gowns against a darker painted backdrop
- Outdoors: a garden arch, an umbrella frame or golden-hour light
What to wear and what to bring
You don't have to buy anything new: our gowns and drapes are included. If you want to bring your own clothes, choose solid colours or soft textures that hug the bump, and one fitted outfit (such as a crop top with an open shirt) for a more casual look. Avoid busy prints and big logos.
- Comfortable footwear for between shots, and a nude or skin-tone innerwear set
- Your partner's outfit in a colour that sits well beside yours: whites, beiges and denims are easy
- Any personal props: the scan photo, baby shoes, a family heirloom
- Water, a small snack and anything that keeps you comfortable
How the day runs
When you arrive, we'll walk you through the sets and pick your first outfit together. Most sessions start with your solo frames while your energy is highest, then move to couple and family frames. There's a break between looks, and you can sit whenever you need to. After the shoot, we edit your images and share an edited, high-resolution digital gallery, with printed albums and framing available if you'd like them.
Want to know more about who'll be behind the camera? Read about our maternity photographer in Mira Road.
