How to Prepare for Your Maternity Session

Simple. Natural. Authentically You. Pregnancy is a season of softness, strength, and deep transformation — a fleeting moment in life that deserves to be remembered with honesty and tenderness. If you're thinking about booking a maternity session with me, here’s everything you need to know to feel ready, relaxed, and radiant.

Josephine Rioli

1. Keep it Simple

My style is minimalistic. I don’t believe in over-the-top props or elaborate setups. Instead, I focus on what’s essential: you, your body, your light, your connection. Whether we shoot at home or outdoors, the goal is to capture your essence, not a pose.

2. What to Wear

Choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and beautiful. Flowy dresses, oversized shirts, soft knits or even a bare belly — it's up to you. Earth tones, whites, and soft fabrics always photograph beautifully. Feel free to bring 2 or 3 options that reflect your mood.

3. Natural Light is Key

I work only with natural light. Morning softness or golden evening light — I’ll guide you to the best time of day. There’s nothing more magical than sunlight dancing on your skin.

4. No Pressure, Just Presence

You don’t need to know how to pose. I’ll gently guide you to feel confident and at ease, while leaving space for real moments to unfold — a hand on your belly, a look, a breath, a laugh. If a partner or child joins in, all the better — it's all about connection.

5. Let Go of Perfection

Maternity is raw and radiant. Come as you are, with your beauty, your curves, your uniqueness. The goal isn’t to look perfect. It’s to feel — and to remember.

Final Words

A maternity session with me is not just about photos. It’s a moment for you to pause, connect with yourself, and honour the journey your body is going through. If this resonates with you, I would be honoured to capture this chapter of your life with sincerity, softness, and soul.

Emotion

Authenticity

Poetry

Let's work together

E.mail: contact@josephinerioliphotographe.com

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