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.
Second, try some variety. If it is warm weather, try some outside as well as inside shots. Indoor shots are best without a flash. The shadowing highlights the subject, the belly! If indoor lighting is insufficient, then stand by a window or add artificial lighting that accents the subject.
Include the whole family in some shots. After all, older siblings are part of the family. They could all be touching Mom’s abdomen or frame her in the middle of the group. Children like to act up and get attention so, if you hire a photographer, be sure they are good at getting the kids to cooperate, to 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 two directions. First, look around to make sure that your background is good. If it appears a tree or bush is growing out of someone’s head, that isn’t good. Indoors, make sure a mess isn’t in the background. Either move to a different location or put up a sheet to cover it.
Also look ahead. Probably the person who will cherish this picture the most in years to come is the one not yet born. He or she will ponder life in the womb prior to birth and perhaps even how much his mother went through to bring him into the world. Therefore, plan the picture with him or her in mind.
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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