A century ago, when a woman was pregnant, they referred to it as a confinement. For some reason it was improper to appear so in public that way. That has certainly changed, and for the good. After all, pregnancy and birth are a part of life. Today many ladies and couples even desire to record the special time when junior was still in the womb. Let’s discuss how to make maternity pictures memorable.
First, timing is everything. If you are going to hire a professional photographer to do it right, then you will probably want to schedule the appointment for about the 30th week. At that time, the belly is rounded and protruding enough to highlight the unique event.
Secondly, be creative. In the warm weather, go outside for some shots. Indoor shots should be taken without a flash. The shadowing without a flash highlights the belly! If the lighting is insufficient, then stand by a window to get back lighting or accent your belly with artificial light.
Include your husband and other children in some shots. After all, older siblings are part of the family. It also records their size when junior was about to be born. They could all touch Mom’s abdomen or stand around with her in the middle. If you hire a photographer, be sure they are good at working with children to help them be serious but not too serious.
If you are going to cover your abdomen, wear tight clothing, like something that fit six months ago. Such will highlight the changes that have taken place during these thirty weeks. Some women want their belly bare in the picture. Just don’t wear something that would make you embarrassed after the birth.
When planning the picture, look forward and look around. First, look around to be sure that your background is what you want. If something is there you don’t want recorded, either move to a different location or cover it with a sheet.
Look ahead means that you want to consider the memory this picture is making for junior. It shows him how large he was in the womb and how difficult it was for Mom to get him out. He might be the one who will cherish this picture the most in years to come.
The most important preplanning is to choose a good photographer wisely. You could record this picture yourself but since this is such a rare occurrence – to be in the thirtieth week of pregnancy – you will probably want the occasion recorded professionally. Some photographers specialize in maternity photography and they will probably be best prepared with equipment and ideas to make it memorable. Ask others, and make an appointment to chat with the establishment before making a decision. Having a good rapport with them is second only to their skill at recording the event in a way that will capture its memory as you want.
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