Why is doing a maternity photography session by a professional photographer so important to some mums and not others especially when everybody’s got a digital camera these days?
In an age where we women are openly embracing our beautiful bodies in all shapes and forms, of course we are going to want to show off those flourishing baby bumps, and why not!
It’s one of the most natural processes of life, and not to mention one of the most exciting.
Documenting the pregnancy stages can help to enhance this and capture the sentiment of those emotions for years to come.
This growing trend has boomed since 1991 with the notorious appearance of Demi Moore’s bump on the front page of Vanity Fair and since then celebrities and woman of all walks of life have followed suit.
There are many benefits to having a professional photographer photograph your pregnancy that I will mention in this article!
But why is it not all ‘mums to be’ are racing to capture their growing bumps?
Maternity Photography: Yes, It Can Feel Uncomfortable For You, But…
Pregnancy can be a difficult time and not to mention quite exhausting for many woman self conscious of “imperfections” !
Even just finding the time out of that busy schedule between pre-natal appointments for apregnancy photography session can seem like an unnecessary task.
Many woman worry that if they don’t have their pregnancy photographed at a certain stage that they will have “missed the boat” and that prime opportunity, as later pregnancy can be uncomfortable.
This is also the time were most parents are busy preparing for the arrival of their new addition and so money is stretched at best! Which is why you start asking yourself questions like…
- “Why pay more money out for a professional maternity photo shoot when I can just take my own photos? “
- “What if I don’t like the way my body looks in the photo’s?” and
- “Is there a point when I’m going to have to pay for baby photos in a few months?”
Your Maternity Photo Shoot: How To Make It Worthwhile For You
Is it really necessary to have a professional maternity photographer photograph your pregnancy and how are you going to benefit from the experience?
1. Professionals have an eye for what angles are going to show off the natural curves of your body and bump to really give you beautiful images that you can feel confident in.
2. It’s Fun! the whole experience of going to see a professional photographer work their magic on your body is what it’s all about. They will make you feel comfortable and beautiful in all aspects of your maternity photography even if you don’t necessarily agree it’s always nice to be told how radiant you look.
3. It’s a part of the cycle! Your child is going to be photographed throughout his/her entire life so it’s just as important to capture this precious fleeting moment that only occurs maybe a few times in your life. This also has a hidden benefit as once your pregnancy is over and you start to miss that pregnant feeling! You will always have a permanent reminder.
4. Get your partner involved! This isn’t just about mum, get dad involved as well! this is one of the great things about getting a professional involved as it means you can both be in the picture and not behind the camera. Maternity photographers will be able to direct you into the most wonderful poses and really capture your personality together as prospective parents and partners, something that you won’t get from taking a few quick snaps yourself.
5. Remember what your paying for! This is a precious time in your life and something you want embellished in its most natural and artistic state. You are not just getting a maternity photography, this is an art and an air loom to bring out when your son/daughter brings home there first partner and to show to their future children just as you would with baby photos.
6. It’s a family occasion! As well as getting your partner involved bring the kids along for the ride! It’s great to capture the interaction of your other children with their future brother or sister and really focus on pregnancy from the perspective of a child, the mystery and intrigue really can make the photo’s all the more perfect in every way.
So if you’re waiting to make the jump, wait no longer…
There is no time like the present to pick up the phone and book that unforgettable maternity photo shoot! And if you like the sound of what you’ve read in this blog why not give Sealey Brandt Photography a call and allow me to guide you through the process of doing amaternity photography session. Let the magic begin.
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