Maternity photoshoot

Pregnancy is a unique journey that takes 9 months full of excitement, joy, sorrow, and even fear. The mix of all these feelings is something unique and makes the pregnancy go over way quicker than it actually is. The wonder of creating a new life, see it grow right in front of your eyes and building a bond with the baby needs to be captured so it will never be forgotten. 

I think having Maternity Photos taken is such a wonderful idea and here is why. Of course, it is an amazing way to document your pregnancy journey. And getting dressed up to have pretty pictures taken can be a lot of fun! But I think the number one reason that you should take maternity photographs is not for yourself, but for your unborn child.

DO IT FOR YOUR CHILD

Thats right! How many photographs do you have of your own mother pregnant with you? I don’t have a single one and I know how much I would love, love, love to have one. It is the beginning of your child’s life story and his or her first family photo. How amazing would be it to have a beautiful photograph of your mother, pregnant with you, that you could hang on your wall? Or treasure in the front page of your baby book?

WHAT STYLE DO YOU WANT?

So, the first thing that I recommend is deciding what style of maternity photographs you want. Everyone is different and has different ideas of what they think looks best. There are so many different kinds of maternity photo sessions you could have; at the beach, in the woods, on a city street, in your own home. Do you want a magical/etheral look to your photos (think flowers crowns and long, flowing maternity gowns). Or do you want a more traditional, family shoot? The options are endless and I could go on and on…

Think about how you want your photographs to make you feel when you look at them. It’s up to you and what you like. A good photographer will work with you to achieve your goals.

DO YOUR RESEARCH

Pinterest is an amazing resource for exploring your unique style. Find maternity photographs that resonate with you and create a board that you can use as a reference or share with your photographer. 

*LOYALTY SYSTEM

I am very thankful for the permission to publish your pictures on social media and I provide a discount for the photo sessions with this permission (discounted price in brackets). All publications are without any names, tags or personal information.

EACH ADDITIONAL FULLY EDITED DIGITAL PICTURE COST IS £10 OR 5 FOR £40

£20 NON REFUNDABLE RETAINER REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING. THIS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR FINAL ORDER.

COME PREPARED

I always encourage my clients to come prepared. Posing for the camera can be a ton of fun. But when you are carrying around another person it can be exhausting. Your photographer may want to take some shots of you sitting or laying on the ground. Getting up and down over and over again can wear you out much more quickly than it would have pre baby. 

Make sure you have snacks and water. That way you can stay hydrated and keep your energy up. Dress appropriately depending on the season in which you are shooting.

Bring something comfy to wear on the car ride home after your shoot. That maternity dress you bought or took from me is gorgeous, but I guarantee you will be excited to slip into a comfy pair of yoga pants when it is all said and done. 

HOW REVEALING DO YOU WANT YOUR PHOTOS TO BE?

Since we are on the topic of privacy and “being comfortable,” you definitely want to think about how revealing you want your photographs to be. A good, professional photographer is going to be happy shooting you completely naked or fully clothed. In my opinion, a pregnant woman is such a beautiful thing and her body should celebrated for all the amazing work it does to create life.

So, if you feel like stripping down to your birthday suit then I think you should go for it. Your body is amazing, it grew another human life and then it gave birth to that life. I love having photographs to remember the amazing process I went through. 

On the other hand, if that just isn’t your style, or you just aren’t comfortable bearing it all in front of a stranger then don’t do it. You won’t be comfortable, you won’t be able to relax, and it will show in your photos. And you might be limiting the number of people you feel comfortable sharing your photos with! So just do you…but know that anything is acceptable and finding a good photographer who is flexible is key!