Pregnancy Shoot Preparation Guide
Lets make the most out of your shoot..
Est 2005 Master Family Photographer London
Before you come info
Style and favourite images
Do show me any images that best describe what style you like as this will help me to give you a bespoke shoot geared to your preferences. I want you to love your images so I’m happy to try new things too. Either browse my portfolio and save a few of these images or I’m happy to replicate other photographer too.
What if I’m ill or baby arrives early?
If due to ill health you are unable to make the shoot I will endeavour to find an alternative time for your session. If your baby arrives early, you can choose to have a newborn session instead or to have a full refund of the session fee.
Retouching expectations
I will retouch your images to enhance your natural beauty but not to make you look like another person. I want you to be happy with your portraits so I can take into consideration any issues you may have with your body and will smooth out skin imperfections etc. I am aiming for a best you natural look rather than an overly airbrushed magazine look and as such will not over airbrush images.
Can I take photos with my phone?
Please understand that the use of cameras will not be permitted unless it is for a ‘behind the scenes’ shot of the me, you can take as may images of me as you like!!!. I will have your images ready within a week of the shoot so you won’t have to wait long. I will have to ask you to put your phone away if you try and take photos during the course of the shoot.
Do I need to take my clothes off?
Not at all, this shoot is for you and as such I will do what you are comfortable with. We will have a chat at the start of the shoot so I know what you’re wanting in terms of style and we will work with your preferences with regards to nudity. Most of my clients decide to have some nude or semi nude shots simply because they look amazing..though I never do shots where you are able to see nipples or the pubic area, so rest assured I will preserve your dignity at all times. Most of the time you will be using materials or arms and posing to cover up.
Do I need to come back to see my gallery of images?
No, all your edited images will be viewable in an online gallery with an order for attached so you don’t need to find more time to get to me for a viewing. It’s very easy to order from and I’m here if you need any help with it.
Can I use my purchased images online?
When you purchase digital images from your shoot, these images are to be used in a personal and private manner. If you share the images on social media you should credit Susan Porter-Thomas photography as the photographer and if you are wanting to use the images in a commercial setting then you should get in touch to discuss rates.
What to bring with you
Can I bring other people!?
It depends on the shoot you’re doing. You are very welcome to bring people or children with you but they will only be photographed if you have booked the Silver or Gold Shoot.
Clothing and stuff
OK so I’ve a guide for what to wear for your photoshoot here. But mostly with pregnancy shoots you’ll be using the materials and dresses I have in the studio.
Please buy Nipple covers – make sure they are matching your skin tone. The chiffon is very see through and nipples are tricky to airbrush! So it’s best to cover the nipple area.
Also nude (skin toned) and black pants (underwear).
For your partner, if they would like to be in the images, they should bring with them a pale top and a dark top, either t shirt or buttoned shirt. If they can also bring a change in trousers, one pale one dark that would be great.
If other kids are coming then a dark outfit and a pale outfit would be great. We can also do a tops off image for them if they are young enough.
Getting to your shoot..
Where is the Studio?
31 Wellington Road, Ealing, W54UJ. There is parking on the road outside for free, or the nearest tube station is Northfields on the Piccadilly Line (2 mins walk).
What if we’re stuck in traffic or on the tube?
I generally spread my shoots out so that I don’t have any issues over timing, although if you are more than half an hour late to the session I will invoice you for £50. If you are more than 40 mins late then I will need to rebook your shoot for a later date at a cost of £250 so please do check how long it’s likely to take to get to the shoot location.
Are you coming from central London on the A4/M4?
This is a tricky one to get right as the slip road off the flyover on the M4 is easy to miss… you are essentially driving over the top of the A4 underneath so satnav can’t figure it out. Once you have passed the exit to the Chiswick Roundabout, you should look for the first exit off the flyover. If you miss this it’s bloomin ages to get the chance to turn around.
