It’s a great way to capture a truly singular event (even with two or more children, each pregnancy is different).
This is rapidly becoming one of my specialties. And why not? The bond between mother and baby will last forever. Why not preserve that in a totally unique portrait? I love to capture the beauty, serenity, and sensuality of pregnancy.
Okay, I know you may not feel so beautiful, serene,and sensual. Don’t worry, I have our ways of banishing stretch marks and showing the true magic of the moment. And I know many women feel uncomfortable having their photograph taken even when they’re not pregnant, let me help take care to help you relax and enjoy the photoshoot.
You have a choice, whether fully clothed or tasteful and modest semi-nude, I’m going to help bring your best to light.
Why wait until the baby is born to start the portraits?
For these custom portraits, we can go several different ways:
- In general, most women choose white clothing.
- I love using lots of drapey and translucent fabrics. If you have favorite scarves, robes or fabrics, bring them along.
- Some of my most critically-acclaimed work are our nude (usually implied) maternity images. Feel free to mention that this interests you and we’ll be sure to accommodate you in the most discrete ways. But don’t stress, I won’t make you do anything you wouldn’t want to do.
- A really beautiful, simple idea is to wear your husband’s solid dress shirt. The pants should also be a light color. This is great because we can unbutton the shirt a little in some of the poses to expose the belly.
- Another popular choice is a long white nightgown. Yes, nightgown. But think simple, not all frilly.
- Husband and children are encouraged to get in the picture!
The session usually takes an hour to an hour and a half and results in a portrait you will cherish.
Call or email to set up an appointment now (we’ve even taken these images the day of delivery, so don’t think it’s too late).
