How To Get the Most Adorable Pregnancy Photos

A pregnancy is a delicate and beautiful life event. It is a time of excitement and change for the whole family. These precious memories before a child is brought into the world should be documented for friends and family to enjoy years from now. But, the maternity photo shoot can be a particularly difficult one to navigate.

In this article, you will find tips to help new mothers and fathers capture the time leading up to the birth of their child with grace. We will also answer several questions that we often receive from expecting parents about how to artistically capture their momentous event.

First off,  you’ll need to begin your quest for maternity photos by finding a suitable photographer. For the best results, we recommend choosing a photographer who specializes in pregnancy photography or at least choose a photographer who has had experience with maternity pictures. You should choose someone who shoots photos that make their client’s glow capturing their inherent joy.

It is important that the pregnancy photography reflects the joy and state of mind of the subjects. It is also crucial to select a photographer that makes you feel comfortable and beautiful. The most important tip we can offer about shooting maternity photos is to be yourself. Authentic, candid shots are what truly make a photo beautiful; getting these images requires everyone to relax and have some fun!

Once you have the perfect photographer,  it is time to decide the theme you are after. Are you looking for something cute? Trendy? Classic? Determining what you want out of a shoot will guide you and help when it comes to making other decisions like location and clothing.

Next, determine the time and location of the shoot. All stages of a baby bump can be cute and fun to work with, so you are at liberty to determine which stage you want to memorialize. Getting a gorgeous photograph requires the right location, one that lends to the overall mood of the shot and makes everyone comfortable. Some mothers and fathers like being in the outdoors and want to show off this love to their newborn. Others prefer to stay at home where they will spend the most time with their newborn. These sort of themes are extremely popular and traditional; for some though this isn’t enough.

Many expectant parents like to draw inspiration from trends in photography. Some of the top trends from 2014 include the use of the bare belly and the chalkboard. The bare tummy trend is an artistic way to show the glow of a mommy and her baby. There is a special beauty in that big belly that people like to focus on. This is especially effective to use in a home shoot, where a mother is very comfortable in her element. The chalkboard is a unique way to announce that you are expecting. Fun messages can be customized and written in colorful chalk and can feature hand-drawn art and cute fonts.