What to wear for your Philadelphia maternity session: 3 gorgeous outfit ideas and lots of inspiration

Maternity sessions are such a special way to celebrate all of the amazing work that your body is doing as you…ahem…GROW A HUMAN! Thinking about what to wear can be equal parts fun and challenging, especially as you learn how to dress around a body that is new and changing and can be so unfamiliar compared to what you’ve known in the past. I wanted to share some outfit inspiration for your Philadelphia maternity session, from jeans to robes…we’ve got it all covered!

The reason we choose the studio for a Philadelphia maternity session: the bare bump!

Hands down, this is the number one reason my clients chose the studio for their Philadelphia maternity session – the gorgeous bare bump portraits. My Client Closet is chock full of robes in every style – everything from gauze to vintage silk. Clients receive hand picked options emailed ahead of the session for bras and underwear for a cohesive look. I love adding florals into studio maternity sessions, too, along with beautiful tulle and silk fabrics to drape around your bump. There’s really nothing prettier than a bare bump against the handpainted custom painted canvases for extra depth and interest. 

If you’re wondering about posing your changing body and just what to do during your session; have no fear – I’ll guide you through exactly what I want you to do throughout the session so that you don’t feel lost in front of the camera. A common theme that I hear from mamas before the session is that they will need lots of guidance throughout their Philadelphia maternity session, and that’s where I shine! With over 7 years of experience photographing expecting parents, you’re in good hands.

Not just “a” dress, but “the” dress – and believe me, you’re not gonna want to miss ’em!

All of my clients choose a dress from the Client Closet, whether we’re doing an in-studio or outdoor maternity session. With over 220 size-inclusive dresses to choose from, in a variety of styles, colors, and fits, there’s something for everyone. Most clients end up choosing two dresses for their Philadelphia maternity session because they love both so much! I love mamas in a floral print for studio sessions, adding some texture and depth to the light, bright, and airy studio. The studio is a large, open space and we get lots of room and space for movement – it’s definitely not the stuffy JCPenny’s studio that you might’ve visited as a kid. 

Jeans & a white button down – a must for your Philadelphia maternity session

Timeless, classic, and beautiful on absolutely everyone – the jeans & button down combination. Bring your jeans and choose from a selection of white shirts from my Client Closet. It’s the perfect backdrop for shadows and contrast, or a clean cream backdrop. With the fan blowing and the music cranking, these portraits end up being some of my client’s favorites – and I think it’s easy to see why! 

If you’re looking for a Philadelphia maternity session, the perfect time to reserve your session is early in your second trimester. Most maternity sessions take place between 28 and 32 weeks, so reaching out early in your second trimester is key to ensure that your photographer has availability – and to plan out all of the looks for your maternity session! If you’re looking for more maternity session inspiration, check out this studio maternity session with three fun looks, as well as this outdoor maternity session to compare and contrast.