May is pregnancy awareness month, so we wanted to share some information with you. Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and natural occurrences in our lives and I absolutely love documenting it. Some women may be nervous about having maternity photographs taken because of the many changes the body goes through. However, when you find the right photographer they can capture your body and its beauty flawlessly. You should be completely comfortable and *gasp* actually enjoy the entire process! Here are the top three tips for creating the perfect maternity session.

1. Find a maternity photographer with a style that matches your tastes. A photographer that specializes in maternity and newborn photography will have experience and the skills to make you look your best during this wonderful time. It is so important that you connect and trust your photographer so that you are completely comfortable during your session. Meet for coffee, get to know your photographer, ask any and all questions that you have, but most importantly work with someone that you like.

2. Your session should take place between 28-34 weeks. Every woman and every pregnancy is unique, so your exact timing will vary. We want you to be showing with a beautiful, large belly, but it is also important that you are completely comfortable. If pregnancy photographs are something that you are interested in be sure to plan ahead, life gets very busy towards the third trimester.

3. As you have probably noticed, your comfort is the number one priority with pregnancy portraits. The clothes that you wear during your photography session plays a large role in how you feel during the shoot and about the photographs. The best thing to do is choose your favorite maternity outfit, solid colors work best. I love form fitted tops with chunky sweaters or long flowing dresses. If you want bare belly shots I have an assortment of wraps and fabrics that work fantastically! The most important thing is that you feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful… because you are!!!

Thank you so much for enjoying this article! If you have any questions about maternity or newborn photography please feel free to send me an email.I am more than happy to send you more information and tips for choosing the right photographer for you. Don’t miss our current special on birth photography.

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