How to Prepare for Your
Premium Maternity Photoshoot

by GREATERTHAN PHOTOGRAPHIE

Get ready to celebrate one of the most beautiful chapters of your journey — with grace, confidence, and ease. Whether it’s your very first maternity shoot or a special addition to your memory lane, our expert tips and detailed checklist are here to guide you every step of the way.

From wardrobe inspiration to effortless posing guidance, we’ve thoughtfully curated everything you need to feel radiant, relaxed, and truly yourself on your big day.

Let GREATERTHAN PHOTOGRAPHIE transform your moments into timeless art — because your story deserves to be captured beautifully.

Flowing Gown Look Maternity Photoshoot
– With Spouse Styling Included

The Flowing Gown Look is a signature maternity photography experience designed to highlight the beauty of pregnancy with elegance, grace, and movement. This session combines ethereal flowing gowns, flattering poses, and soft lighting to create timeless, magazine-worthy images. Spouse styling is included to ensure a cohesive and polished look for both partners.

Gown Styling for the Mother-to-Be

Clients will have access to our curated selection of luxury maternity gowns specifically chosen for their flow, fabric quality, and flattering silhouettes. Our team will assist in selecting the most suitable gowns based on:

  • Color preference (neutrals, pastels, bold tones)
  • Body shape and comfort
  • Desired shoot aesthetic

Gown features include:

  • Floor-length designs with long flowing trains
  • Off-shoulder and sweetheart necklines
  • Lightweight fabrics such as chiffon, silk, satin, and tulle
  • Optional add-ons: capes, overlays, and gown layering

Spouse Styling Recommendations

To maintain a harmonious and editorial look, the spouse's attire should complement the selected gown. Clients are encouraged to follow these styling guidelines:

  • Solid color shirts (button-downs, polos, turtlenecks)
  • Blazers or fitted jackets for formal styling
  • Neutral tones (white, beige, grey, black, navy) or soft tones to match the gown
  • Tailored trousers or dark denim
  • Clean, well-groomed appearance

Posing & Mood

We guide you both through natural yet artistic poses that showcase:

  • Your bond and chemistry
  • Close-up moments of hands on the belly
  • Wind-swept gown tosses with movement
  • Solo goddess-style portraits for you
  • Classic couple silhouettes and side profiles

High Fashion Editorial Maternity Photoshoot

Welcome to your High Fashion Editorial Maternity Experience with Greaterthan Photographie — where luxury, style, and emotion intertwine to create timeless works of art. This guide is curated to help you prepare for a flawless shoot that reflects both high fashion and the intimate joy of this beautiful chapter in your lives.

This photoshoot is inspired by high fashion editorials — think Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle. Expect dramatic lighting, striking poses, couture-inspired styling, and magazine-worthy frames. We combine fashion-forward aesthetics with your unique maternity glow to create bold and captivating portraits.

Attire Guide: Mother-to-Be

Your look will be the focal point of the shoot. Outfits should feel editorial, expressive, and glamorous.

  • Structured Gowns with Drama: Long trains, exaggerated sleeves, sculptural silhouettes.
  • Draped or Sheer Fabrics: Think silk, tulle, organza, or chiffon with layering for dimension.
  • High-Slit Dresses or Bodysuits: Styled with statement jewelry or oversized coats/capes.
  • Monochrome Tailored Suit (Optional): A powerful fashion-forward option with heels and sleek hair.

Accessories:

  • Statement earrings or cuffs
  • Fashion-forward heels or boots
  • Minimalist hats or veils (optional)
  • Gloves, belts, or capes for added flair

Hair & Makeup:

  • Editorial glam: Think sleek buns, bold eyes or lips, or wet-hair look.

Attire Guide: Spouse

The spouse’s styling should be sleek and complementary to the mother-to-be’s wardrobe, aligning with the high fashion theme.

  • Tailored Suit (Black, White, or Tan): Can be styled with or without a tie for a modern editorial edge.
  • Layered Look: Blazer over a turtleneck or crisp shirt.
  • Monochrome Fit: A full-black, ivory, or beige look photographs powerfully.
  • Alternative Option: Fashion-forward separates like slim-fit trousers with designer shirts or open jackets.
  • Footwear: Dress shoes, boots, or minimalist sneakers (if doing high-fashion streetwear looks)

Posing & Mood

Expect to be guided through a series of artistic and dramatic poses. Our aim is to create:

  • Cinematic close-ups
  • Dramatic full-length shots
  • Elegant, editorial-style couple portraits
  • Artistic silhouettes and fabric motion captures

Conceptual Look Maternity Photoshoot with Spouse

This concept marries abstract visual elements with meaningful storytelling to represent the emotional and spiritual depth of pregnancy. It focuses on unity, creation, and transformation—highlighting both the mother and the father’s role in this intimate journey.

Attire Guide: Mother-to-Be

  • Abstract Drapery Gown – custom draped fabric (ivory/sand or black/gold) that flows and wraps organically around her belly, creating a sculptural effect.
  • Body Suit + Sheer Cape – minimal bodysuit in nude or earthy tones paired with a long sheer cape that catches the light.
  • Sculpted Statement Dress – an avant-garde piece with architectural folds, possibly metallic or velvet texture, for a high fashion angle.

Attire Guide: Spouse

  • Textured Neutrals – Linen shirt in beige/olive or structured blazer with no shirt inside, paired with trousers to match the vibe.
  • Monochrome Looks – Matching or complementary color blocking in black, ivory, or stone hues.
  • Bare Chest + Drape (Optional) – Symbolic wrap or shawl around shoulders—very raw, organic, and powerful.

Posing & Mood

  • Connection Focused: Hands together on the belly, foreheads touching, soft eye contact.
  • Power Stance: Spouse standing slightly behind in a protective stance while the mother stands or sits in center light—highlighting her as the divine creator.
  • Silhouette Magic: Play with backlit poses to highlight the belly and the couple’s outline—especially powerful in draped looks.
  • Artistic: Abstract compositions—cropped, blurred motion shots, reflections using mirrors, or layered double exposure techniques.

Props & Styling Elements

  • Symbolic Props: Hourglass, open book, growing vine, moon phases, or glowing orb.
  • Fabric Play: Flowing fabric held or blown by wind/fan to add a dreamy or surreal feel.
  • Editorial Touches: Metallic leaf on skin, body paint patterns, dried florals embedded into attire, or minimal crown/halo accents for a goddess aura.

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