An At-Home Maternity Photoshoot in Bordeaux with Flavie and Guillaume

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Discover Flavie and Guillaume’s maternity photoshoot, at their home in Bordeaux. I hope it inspires you if you are expecting a happy event in the coming months. As a maternity photographer, I come to your home for this kind of photoshoot.

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Preparing Flavie’s Maternity Photoshoot

Before welcoming me into their home for Flavie’s maternity photos, the couple put real effort into making everything perfect.

Mum-to-be sitting by a cot with a "Ready to pop" chalkboard during an at-home maternity session

Tabby cat sitting on a wooden staircase during an at-home maternity session

Mum-to-be on the sofa with her hands on her bump, wearing a dried flower crown

Smiling portrait of the mum-to-be in a cream cardigan and flower crown

A maternity photoshoot is something you plan ahead, so that the photos reflect your personality and the atmosphere you want them to have.

The dad-to-be in a white shirt looking down against a white wall

Portrait of the dad-to-be in a white shirt looking at the camera

If you are also wondering how to prepare and what to wear for your maternity photoshoot, this session may give you some ideas.

Cork world map decorated with travel photos on the wall

Wooden signpost listing destinations at the foot of the stairs

And if you are not sure when to have your maternity photoshoot, don’t worry: the right time is when you feel physically ready. That is part of the preparation too! The most important thing is not to force yourself. Whether you are five or eight months pregnant, what matters in the end is how you feel, physically and emotionally.

Mum-to-be sitting cross-legged on the floor with her bump bare

Mum-to-be in white lace cradling her bump, eyes lowered

Flavie, for her part, waited until her eighth month! That is why you can admire her beautifully round bump, one month before the birth.

Overhead view of the flower crown and the mum-to-be's bump

Top-down view of the mum-to-be sitting cross-legged, hands on her bump

Mum-to-be seen from behind in a fringed white lace kimono

A Couple Maternity Photoshoot

Of course, Flavie was the queen of the day! But Guillaume also wanted to be there and to appear in a few photos. Like a happy father-to-be, impatient to meet his child, Guillaume loved stepping into the scene.

Colourful books on a small shelf in the baby's nursery

Guillaume is a discreet, reserved person, so we needed to put him at ease while we prepared for the session. That said, he was wonderful in front of the camera, and knew when to step back and leave Flavie, his wife, in the spotlight.

Mum-to-be in lace and a golden crown against a dark green wall

Dad-to-be embracing the mum-to-be in front of the mountain mural

What to Wear for a Maternity Photoshoot?

As you probably know, from a certain point in pregnancy, tight clothes become uncomfortable to wear, first of all because the body changes and wide movements become more and more difficult.

The parents-to-be's hands resting on the lace-covered bump

Close-up of the mum-to-be's smiling face, eyes lowered

When I photograph a maternity session, it is essential to me that the mother-to-be feels comfortable. So if we do not already know each other, I suggest we meet first, so that you can get to know me and see whether you feel at ease and confident with me. This step matters all the more if you have not already worked with me for a couple session or a wedding.

Parents-to-be embracing by the dresser in the nursery

Smiling mum-to-be by the cot holding her "Ready to pop" chalkboard

Now, back to Flavie and her outfit! Flavie chose to keep her style simple, but feminine and elegant: classic blue jeans, with a white lace bra and kimono set on top.

Mum-to-be by the window with a mug in hand, in soft chiaroscuro

Mum-to-be sipping from a black mug by the window

Wooden shed in a garden covered in autumn leaves

Flavie did not want to wear lingerie designed specially for pregnant women. She wanted an outfit that matched her boho-chic style, and she wore a crown of dried flowers in her hair.

Mum-to-be sitting cross-legged on the bed, hands cupping her bump

For the photos outdoors, in their garden in its autumn colours, the mum-to-be wore beige heeled ankle boots and a long wool cardigan in the same colour over her white lace kimono. Luckily, Guillaume’s arms were soon there to keep her warm!

Red and orange fallen leaves on the grass

Mum-to-be in a cardigan in front of a wooden shed in autumn

Flavie spent a long time preparing this photoshoot, especially her outfits and one particular scene she had her heart set on.

Smiling mum-to-be with hands on her bump in front of the garden shed

Portrait of the mum-to-be in a golden crown before the wooden door

Flavie and Guillaume: our story

I first met Flavie and Guillaume in 2018, at their engagement session on the beach in Lacanau, in Gironde. They have stayed loyal to me ever since.

their engagement session on the beach in Lacanau

That same year, the couple also asked me to photograph their wedding at Château Isabeau de Naujan. Then, a year later, Flavie and Guillaume took me back to the south beach in Lacanau for after-wedding photos.

their wedding at Château Isabeau de Naujan

Their maternity photoshoot was a shared joy, and I thank them once again for their loyalty.

Parents-to-be embracing before the wooden shed among fallen leaves

Parents-to-be gazing at each other in front of the garden shed

Maternity Photoshoot Ideas

Would you like to know more about my work as a maternity and couple photographer? To discover more of my photographic world, take a look at these outdoor maternity sessions from 2020:

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Would you like some advice for your maternity photoshoot, or simply to tell me what you have in mind? Get in touch and we can talk it over.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear for a maternity photoshoot?

Comfortable clothes that are not too tight. Flavie chose classic blue jeans, a white lace bra and kimono set and a crown of dried flowers; for the garden, a long wool cardigan and beige ankle boots.

Can the father-to-be appear in the photos?

Yes: Guillaume, who is rather discreet, was put at ease while we prepared and appears in several photos, while leaving Flavie in the spotlight.

How much does an at-home maternity photoshoot cost?

In Bordeaux and Bordeaux Métropole, €560 for 1h30.

Planning a maternity photoshoot in Bordeaux?

I photograph maternity sessions at home and outdoors, in Bordeaux and the surrounding area. Discover my portrait session prices, or tell me about your plans.

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