Real talk – Most moms are on the fence about a maternity session because they’re not exactly feeling “camera ready.”
I can totally relate to this! You’re going through a bunch of changes, and it can be tough to feel glamorous when you’re often just aiming for comfort right!
Whether it’s feeling a bit cheesy or not quite loving how you look these days, here are some less traditional but totally compelling reasons why you should consider a maternity photo session:
Maternity photos let you get “before and after” images at the newborn session!
Ok this one is so fun.
Imagine capturing your pregnancy journey with a beautiful photo today, and later pairing it with one of you holding your newborn.
This visual transformation is so beautiful to see when the images otherwise look the same, except in the “after” you’re holding a baby instead of your belly!
Maternity photos can be a day of self-care!
What if your maternity shoot could be a day all about you?
Picture this: you go to your favorite stylist to get pampered, go all out on your make-up, you have a dress/outfit that makes you feel amazing (and I’m here to help with that!) – all ending up making you feel absolutely gorgeous.
Turn this photo session into a celebration of yourself and your journey.
But why stop there?
You can extend this special occasion into a full day of pampering.
Start with a relaxing spa visit for a prenatal massage or a mani pedi.
Then, enjoy a leisurely lunch at your favorite café, indulging in some cravings or trying something new.
Make this photo session a celebration of yourself and your journey!
Maternity photos can create a time capsule!
Let’s snapshot the era your baby will be born into by turning your maternity shoot into a living time capsule.
Include things like today’s newspaper, best-selling book or popular magazine. You could also go big with current style trends.
One day, it will be fascinating for your child (and YOU) to see what the world looked like when they were about to enter it.
Sometimes moms also include special things from their pregnancy like their biggest craving or the book they read to their baby in the womb every night as a way to remember the details of these few months in the bigger picture of life.
These elements add layers to your photos, making them not just beautiful, but also historically significant for your family.
Maternity photos can be beyond traditional as a boudoir or couples shoot!
If traditional maternity photos don’t resonate with you, consider a boudoir or couples shoot. These sessions allow you to celebrate your body’s journey and the intimate bond with your partner in a more personal setting.
This type of shoot can be empowering, serving as a beautiful testament to the strength and grace of your changing body.
One of my favorite looks for this is on a white backdrop. This can even happen in your home with my simple set up!
Hopefully now you see that investing in a maternity session can go beyond the traditional ideas.
It’s your chance to celebrate everything your body is doing right now, really bond with your nearest and dearest, and freeze this special time in a way that’s totally unique to you.
So, even if you’re feeling a little shy or you’re not sure about how you look, just go for it. Let’s make some gorgeous memories that are all about you, that’ll have you grinning every time you look back at them. You won’t regret it!
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