Support the Tatas | Footsteps Photography Studio Vacaville

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Maternity photos are a perfect way to capture the wonder and beauty of pregnancy and I know you must be just as excited, as I am to capture this special time in your life. Just as with any other special event, I know you want to look your best! Being a professional in this industry who specializes in maternity and having photographed literally hundreds of women, I’m here to make sure that happens and to answer all your questions; Together, we’ll be creating a wonderful  keepsake for you to keep and enjoy for years to come!

First and Foremost… WHAT TO WEAR??

As a photographer who specializes in Maternity, it is my job to create a “No thinking required” atmosphere… I have taken great care in choosing an extensive studio wardrobe available to all my clientele, which include a variety of gowns specially designed for these types of photographs. They are made to fit a wide range of women!  However, just as important as the outer layer, is the undergarments you choose! Just as you would not choose a black bra to wear under a white T-shirt, the undergarments you choose to wear under these dresses are vitally important and can make or break your overall appearance in your photos. I know that you’ll agree that considering your investment, you’ll want to look your absolute best! We know that being in the peak of your pregnancy, your body has gone through some major changes and your tata’s probably look and feel better than they ever have! It’s fantastic, right??? However, for your session, we ALWAYS recommend a bra!

We’ve collaborated with the dress designers to narrow down the search for you in choosing the perfect bra and undergarments for your maternity photoshoot.

Please keep in mind that bras which do not fit well, have a lot of décor, lace and/or create a lot of bulk, will show through the fabric of these dresses. Just like the classic Little Black Dress… in this case, less is definitely more!

Below are the types of Bra’s we recommend along with accompanying photos and links to where you can purchase them.

1. Our NUMBER ONE recommended bra is the Victoria Secrets Bombshell line push up bra! This bra is amazing in it’s support and ability to create fullness and curves! Many of our dresses have “sweetheart” necklines, which requires the center of the dress to fall between your breasts. This bra allows the dress to fit perfectly the way it is designed to. You can see an example of this bra as worn under one of our many dresses in photo #1.
   a. Purchase A-D Bombshell Bra HERE  Or Purchase a like DD+ at Bravissimo HERE
2. You can accomplish a similar look with any strapped push up bra, simply by tucking the straps under the arms. You can see an example of how this will look in photo #2. If choosing this option, PLEASE make sure this is a well fitting bra!
3. In photo #3, you will see that our model has skipped the bra altogether and has opted for simple nipple coverage. Products like these can easily be found at any major retailer as well as Amazon. WE ONLY RECOMMEND THESE PRODUCTS FOR BACKLESS DRESSES.
   a. Purchase on Amazon HERE at or Victoria Secret HERE
4. While these are a staple for every woman’s weekend wardrobe (myself included), You probably wouldn’t wear a sports, nursing and/or bandeau bra to a wedding, or your bosses holiday party. Nor should you wear them for your maternity photoshoot. These are bra’s that we NEVER recommend. As you will see in photo #4, these will actually hinder the dresses ability to conform to your shape and emphasize your curves.

Choosing the Right Panties

Bras tend to be the priority, since photos will focus on your baby bump and tatas, but choose your panties with care also. Panties that are too tight will cause bumps and lumps exactly where you don’t want them, so select well-fitting panties, like the no-show ones worn in the photos above.

I want you to look and feel your best when you come for your maternity photo shoot. Pregnancy is an amazing stage of life and an amazing thing for your body—so let’s bring up the tatas and show off that bump!

Footsteps-Photography is owned by Amanda Webb. Amanda is a newborn, child, cake smash, maternity, and a family photographer. Amanda specializes in newborn, cake smash, and maternity portraiture.

While her husband is in the military, Amanda proudly serves her military community at Travis Air Force Base and her local community. Amanda also serves the surrounding areas that include (but not limited to): Vacaville, Solano County, Travis AFB, Fairfield, Napa Valley, Davis, Elk Grove, Concord, Sacramento, Beale AFB, Modesto, Walnut Creek, Oakland, San Francisco, and other surrounding Bay Area cities.

If you’d like to book a session, please get in touch by visiting my contact form. I would love it if you drop me a line and tell me what type of session you are interested in!