Client Wardrobe - Catherine Smith Photography | Hamilton, New Zealand - Maternity, Newborn and Family Photographer

I know how hard it can be to find something flattering to wear when you're at the end of your pregnancy or in those early days postpartum and nothing in your wardrobe fits anymore. It sucks. A beautiful dress, really can help you feel like the beautiful, badass, baby growing goddess that you are (that you maybe haven't felt like all pregnancy 😅). So instead of having to invest in a dress you may only wear once, I've invested in a whole wardrobe for you.

How it works

You're welcome to borrow 1-2 items for any of your portrait sessions. I will steam them prior to your session and bring them for you to change into before hand (Please note - your choice of locations may mean changing in public 😅). You don't need to worry about getting them wet or dirty. In fact, I encourage you to get in the water with them! I'll then take them home afterwards and wash them before they are available for the next client.

Most of these dresses are best worn with a strapless bra, however if you're using these for a newborn session, you can usually get away with wearing a maternity bra and we can simply pull the straps down over your shoulders.

Kids wardrobe

I also now have a kids wardrobe available which you can view online here.

Coastal maternity session with dramatic cliffs and soft lighting.

Mother and child share tender moment in sunlit field at golden hour.

Tender motherhood portrait against white curtains in natural window light.

Dreamy white dress maternity silhouettes in a golden sunset field.

Gentle motherhood moments captured in soft natural light by white curtained windows.

Intimate black and white portrait of maternal bonding in minimalist studio setting.

Soft emotional motherhood portraits against clean white backdrop in natural light.

Intimate motherhood series in white featuring tender moments against neutral backdrop.

Woman in flowing dress carries child through golden sunset field.

Golden hour beach photography with tall grass and sandy coastline.

Artistic black and white maternity photos on dark beach.

Panoramic beach sunset with colorful clouds and mountain silhouettes.

A flowing white dress catches the sunset light on a scenic hillside path surrounded by coastal vegetation.

White dress against rocky coastal background in warm natural lighting.

Silhouettes of people gathered on rocky coastal shore during sunset.

Expectant mother in flowing white dress on secluded beach at sunset.

Pregnant woman in white dress standing on beach during golden hour.

Family embracing on sandy beach during sunset with waves in background.

Couple in white outfits sharing intimate moment on beach at sunset.

A woman in a flowing white dress holds a child while standing on a beach at sunset.

Serene beach landscape with cliffs and misty golden sunset.

Beach portrait session at sunset with warm golden light and coastal cliffs.

Maternity photoshoot on beach at sunset with flowing pink dress.

Expecting couple in white outfits hold hands during sunset beach maternity photoshoot.

Sitting Pretty Dress

Size 10, 14 & 20 | Should fit 8 - 22

Breastfeeding and bump friendly (Low cut)

Mother in olive green dress holds and smiles at newborn baby by window in natural light portrait.

Simone Dress

(Khaki)

Size small & large | Should fit 8-14

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

Simone Dress

(White)

Size small | Should fit 8-10

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

An expectant parent in a flowing dress stands on a beach at sunset.

mahria dress

Size Small | Should fit 8-12

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

Emmaline gown

(White)

One Size | Should fit 8 - 20

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

(Sheer - but I do have a nude slip available)

A couple embraces in a sunlit field during golden hour.

Emmaline Gown

(Rosewater)

One Size | Should fit 8 - 20

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

(Sheer - but I do have a nude slip available)

A person in a brown maxi dress stands in shallow ocean water at sunset.

Emmaline Gown

(Cinnamon)

One Size | Should fit 8 - 20

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

(Sheer - but I do have a nude slip available)

Mother and child playing in ocean waves during golden hour sunset.

Emmaline Gown

(Espresso)

One Size | Should fit 8 - 20

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

(Sheer - but I do have a nude slip available)

A person in a white lace dress poses in a sunlit meadow at golden hour.

alexandria dress

Size Medium | Should fit 10 - 14

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

Expectant mother in black swimwear standing in ocean waves during sunset maternity shoot.

Wild child kimono

One size | Should fit 6 - 16

Artistic maternity photo of woman in flowing pink dress standing on hillside at sunset.

Into the Sun Maxi

Size medium | Should fit 10 - 14

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

(low cut - best worn braless w nipple covers)

Mother and baby walking along beach shore at sunset in flowing dresses.

Jess Dress

Size small | Should fit 8 - 10

Breastfeeding friendly

Lapis Maxi Dress

(White)

Size S/M | Should fit 8-12

Breastfeeding & Bump friendly

A silhouetted figure in a flowing dress stands in ocean waves at sunset.

Lapis Maxi Dress

(Faded pink)

Size M/L | Should fit 12-16

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

Silhouette of pregnant woman in sheer dress standing by large window in natural light.

Wispy kimono

(white)

One size | Should fit 6 - 16

Intimate maternity boudoir photo in a modern room with a Highland cow artwork on the wall.

Wispy kimono

(Purple)

One size | Should fit 6 - 16

Woman in white off-shoulder dress poses on rocky coastal cliff at golden hour.

Isabella dress

Size Small & Extra Large | Should fit size 8 - 16

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

Woman in white dress holding baby near window in minimalist setting.

Pheobe Smock dress

Size Medium | Should fit 10 - 14

Bump & Breastfeeding Friendly

Mother in pink dress nursing baby by window with dog resting nearby.

Indigo Dress

Size XL & XXXL | Should Fit size 16-22

Breastfeeding and bump friendly

Parent in beige sweater holding and bonding with baby against white backdrop.

Cora Shift Dress

Size Small & Extra Large | Should fit size 8 - 18

Breastfeeding friendly

Mother in white dress holds child while walking in field during sunset.

Kyra midi Dress

(Jade)

Size large | Should fit 12-14

Bump friendly

(not always breastfeeding friendly & can be a smaller fit across the bust)

Mother in floral dress lifting and kissing baby against white wall.

Kyra midi Dress

(Golden Palm)

Size Small & Extra Large | Should fit Sizes 8-16

Bump Friendly

(not always breastfeeding friendly & can be a smaller fit across the bust)

Elegant maternity portrait of woman in white wrap dress by window.

Kyra midi Dress

(Caramel)

Size large | Should fit 12-14

Bump friendly

(not always breastfeeding friendly & can be a smaller fit across the bust)

Parents sharing tender moment with sleeping newborn baby in white room.

Harriet Dress

Size Medium | Should fit 10 - 14

Bump & Breastfeeding friendly

Glowing sunset maternity portrait of woman in white dress standing in golden field.

jusdean Dress

Size 16 | Should fit 16-18

Breastfeeding & Bump friendly

Mother in white dress sitting on floor with laughing baby in neutral studio setting.

Melody Midi

Size L/XL | Should fit sizes 10-14

breastfeeding & bump friendly

(Low cut bust - Can tie the waist tie tighter for smaller sizes)

Mother in black dress embracing young child standing on wooden stool by window.

Zaharrah Dress

Size 8, 12 & 16 | Should fit 8 - 18

Bump & Breastfeeding friendly

Beiged Cotton Shirt

(White)

One Size | Should fit size 8-14

Side view of pregnant person in brown dress standing by window in minimalist setting.

Beiged Knit Pants

Size M-L

Ethereal maternity photoshoot in a grassy field with flowing white dress and delicate flowers at golden hour.

Camilla Skirt

Size 8 | Should fit 8-12

(Stretchy waistband - perfect for pregnancy & Postpartum)

Family in white clothing holding two babies while standing by bright window.

Amy Dress

Size Small | Should fit 8-12

Bump friendly (not breastfeeding friendly)

Parent in white sweater tenderly embraces sleeping newborn wrapped in beige blanket against neutral background.

kaisha Dress

Size 20 & 26 | Should fit size 18 - 26

Bump & Breastfeeding friendly

A series of intimate lifestyle photos showing a parent and baby relaxing together on a white bed.

Oversized Cotton tee

One Size | Should fit 8-14

Slightly sheer so best worn with a lighter coloured bra

A person in a cozy brown cardigan and white pants holds a baby near a bright window with sheer curtains.

Beiged Cotton Shirt

(Caramel)

One Size | Should fit 8-14

A woman in a beige dress poses naturally on a wooden floor against a white curtain backdrop in a photo series.

Shard Pants

Size 12

Elasticated waistband with drawstring

A woman in a white dress and wide-brim hat wades in a river while cradling a newborn baby.

Māhina midi

Size Small | Should fit Size 8-12

Breastfeeding and Bump Friendly