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Photoshoot Prep Guide

Akanksha MasihMaternity Prep Guide

Studio maternity session

Arrive calm, styled, and ready.

A beautifully organized prep guide for outfits, footwear, undergarments, styling details, saree looks, personal props, timing, and the final leaving-home checklist.

2-4shortlisted outfits before your shoot
15marrival grace before surcharge applies
20%late-arrival surcharge after grace
2ndfloor above Suruchi Veg Hotel

Before your shoot

A smoother session starts before you leave home.

Shortlist early, pack intentionally, keep your schedule relaxed, and arrive with enough breathing room for outfit changes, touch-ups, and breaks. Browse the Client Closet before your shoot and save the Studio Map before leaving home.

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Shortlist looks

Pick 2-4 outfits and send screenshots before the shoot.

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Pack essentials

Bring clean footwear, neutral lingerie, shapewear, and accessories.

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Protect the day

Keep the calendar open and leave early so nothing feels rushed.

Outfit planning

Choose the looks. Let the styling breathe.

The studio offers maternity gowns and outfits, but you can bring your own too. Final decisions can happen during the session.

Client closet

  • Shortlist 2-4 outfits from the studio collection.
  • Send screenshots of favourites before the shoot.
  • Try options on the day and choose what works best.

Personal outfits

  • You are welcome to bring your own outfits.
  • The photographed outfit count follows the booked package.
  • This applies to studio and personal outfits alike.

Partner styling

  • Coordinate with your selected colours.
  • Plain shirts, solid T-shirts, chinos, trousers, or fitted jeans work well.
  • Neutral, timeless clothing photographs best.
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Avoid

  • Large logos, busy patterns, and heavy prints.
  • Bright graphics or distracting text.
  • Sportswear unless planned for a specific look.

Pack with intention

The small details that make the photos cleaner.

Footwear, lingerie, nails, and jewellery are quiet details, but they show up clearly in polished portraits.

Footwear

  • Bring clean shoes specifically for the shoot.
  • Do not use travel shoes for the session.
  • Wipe soles before packing.
  • Elegant footwear works best with gowns.

Lingerie

  • Skin-coloured seamless underwear.
  • Nude or skin-coloured strapless bra.
  • Stick-on bra or boob tape, if needed.
  • Comfortable shapewear, if using.

Hair, makeup & nails

  • Selected packages include one hair and makeup look.
  • Extra changes should be requested in advance.
  • Clean, groomed nails are recommended.
  • Partner nails should be trimmed and clean.

Jewellery

  • Stud earrings and delicate necklaces work well.
  • Simple bracelets and rings are ideal.
  • Avoid large distracting accessories unless intentionally styled.

Cultural looks & keepsakes

Bring the pieces that feel personal.

Traditional styling and personal props are welcome when planned in advance.

Traditional saree look

The studio has a few saree options, but blouses and traditional jewellery are not provided.

  • Saree and matching blouse.
  • Matching jewellery and accessories.
  • Underskirt or shapewear.
  • Safety pins and required accessories.
  • Fresh flowers, optional.
  • Shapewear is preferred for a cleaner silhouette.

Meaningful personal items

Bring anything you would love woven into the photographs.

  • Baby ultrasound or scan printouts.
  • Baby shoes.
  • Name board or plaque.
  • Personal heirlooms.
  • Special gifts or keepsakes.
  • Pinterest or inspiration screenshots sent before the shoot.

Session day

Keep the day flexible and arrive on time.

Outfit changes, hair touch-ups, and breaks can make photoshoots run longer than expected.

Free

Keep the day open

Avoid appointments, events, or commitments after the shoot.

15

Minute grace window

Late arrivals reduce shoot time, outfit changes, and gallery variety.

20%

Late surcharge

Arrivals more than 15 minutes late may incur 20% of package value.

Studio Location

2nd Floor above Suruchi Veg Hotel and Trending Style Saloon. Open the Google Map location before leaving. Call when nearby if you need help locating the studio.

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Leaving-home checklist

A final pass before you step out.

Tick items off as you prepare. The counter updates as you complete the list.

Outfit Planning

Footwear

Lingerie & Undergarments

Hair, Makeup & Nails

Saree Look

Jewellery & Accessories

Special Items

Before Leaving Home