5 Reasons for Maternity Photography
Maternity photography is a beautiful way to remember this triumphant time in your life. Moreover, to relive those moments with your child as they grow.
When you see a positive pregnancy test, you dream about the day you’ll meet your newest little family member. If you are anything like me, I was excited and nervous, and I couldn’t wipe the huge smile from my face.
You could say I was “glowing,” and then that glow turned into beads of sweat from intense nausea that quickly crept in, ha! Ok, not everything about pregnancy is pretty, but it is a beautiful time in your life, and I feel it’s one of the most important moments that must be remembered forever. You have a long journey ahead, but time goes incredibly fast.
I almost missed having maternity photos done with my first child because I procrastinated (I was so tired!), and he came much earlier than expected!
As a Portland maternity photographer, I encourage moms-to-be to contact a photographer they love into their second trimester. I am so thankful we got ours done when we did; I truly treasure them.
Here are five reasons you should schedule a maternity photography session
1. As Your Child Grows, You’ll Love Looking Back on Your Maternity Photos
If you have more than one child, you know how fast they grow! With my son, who was my first child, I thought time was like molasses.
Towards the end of my pregnancy, though, it started to go incredibly fast, and with everything we were doing to prepare for his arrival, things were slipping my mind. #mombrain
I love showing him our maternity photos of him. “Did you know you were inside my belly in this photo?” He loves looking at them and talking about how excited we were for his arrival. This brings me to the following reason maternity photography is essential.
2. Your Child Will Treasure Your Maternity Photography Session for a Lifetime
Momma-to-be doesn’t always feel beautiful, but I promise your child will think you are. I only have a handful of pictures of my mom when she was pregnant with me, and I love them!
Your child won’t see the tiredness or swollen ankles that you see; they will know the love and excitement that you had for them.
Have you ever watched the movie, The Family Stone? The scene where Sarah Jessica Parker gifts her boyfriend’s entire family a photo of their mother when she was pregnant was one of my favorite scenes in a movie ever! If you haven’t watched that scene, go check it out! I imagine your children, just like in this scene, as adults gushing over your maternity photos.
3. You Can Show As Much of Your Belly As You Want
There are many ways to be photographed while you’re pregnant. Some mommas want to show a lot of skin, and others choose to be modest. Whatever you are comfortable with, you will feel and look amazing in your maternity photos.
I am typically more modest, but when I was pregnant with my kids, I felt terrific about myself and loved embracing how my body was changing.
It’s incredible what your body is doing; every week comes with new changes. I love my body for giving me two healthy, wonderful kids! I couldn’t take enough photos of my bare belly, and I am so glad I have them.
4. You Are Amazing
Making a human is no small task! All the moms I get to photograph for their maternity photos are amazed at what they see.
Turning the camera on them for once reveals a beautiful moment in their lives.
Someone once told me while I was pregnant with my daughter to take it in because it will all end sooner than I realize, and what I am creating is a miracle. Although I didn’t feel like it at the time, I look back on our photos and am in awe of how my body did all of that work!
5. You Are Rarely in Front of the Camera
Raise your hand if you are always the photographer for your family. My hand is raised!
Let a photographer spoil you and your family at a significant time. A maternity photographer knows how to make you feel good about your session and have fun while doing it.
Soon, you’ll have hundreds of photos of your little one, but we rarely step in front of the camera as moms. So take this time to have a wonderful experience captured because once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Are You Looking For A Joyful Maternity Photography Experience?
I would love to help you plan for your maternity photography session! Contact me and tell me about what your needs are. I look forward to getting to know you!
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