PNW Woodland Maternity Session

Wintertime Maternity Sessions

Thinking about taking maternity photos (or any photos for that matter) during the dreary Seattle winter months can feel daunting. You may be dreaming of golden hour, while frolicking in the tall grass as your partner hands you a daisy. Sorry mama, here in Seattle that’s just not an option during the wintertime.

But just because your maternity photos need to happen during the winter doesn’t mean you should give up hope of a beautiful maternity session! Lifestyle maternity sessions can be gorgeous anytime of the year. It’s all about the styling. This mama had it right! Let’s talk about what works best when styling a lifestyle Photography session during the winter.

First and foremost, let’s start with color. It’s important to avoid bright colors or summery floral patterns during the winter months. These will make you stick out and take away from the overall look of your photos. While it’s important to stand out and feel beautiful, it’s also important to creative a cohesive look that compliments your surroundings. Neutral and earthy tones tend to photograph the best during the winter months.

This mama’s flowy, earthy dress compliments the tones in the natural environment, which means the setting is working with us and not against us.

Looking for ways to add your personality into your session? Try a fun pair of earrings, a simple bracelet or necklace, a winter hat or a unique pair of closed toe shoes. That’s important, no summer footwear!

In the Seattle area and need more help? Our sessions come with personalized styling support from Style & Select stying service.

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