I have moved toward creating simplicity in maternity photos in the studio. I have found so much joy in creating super simple setups for my maternity sessions. While I still love getting fancy, elaborate backdrops, crowns, etc, I am definitely more drawn to clean lines, simple backdrops, and gorgeous simple profiles when photographing maternity sessions.
When I was pregnant, I HATED the way I looked in the mirror and didn’t have maternity photos. Years later (my youngest is nearly 12 years old), I regret not making maternity photos a priority. While I didn’t like the way I looked in the mirror at the time, I KNOW that I would treasure those images now. Maternity sessions are all about celebrating mom, documenting this sliver of life, and acknowledging the power and beauty in pregnancy. I know it’s not easy to plan ahead, and make a priority to get maternity photos done…but I promise… you won’t regret doing maternity photos. I have a studio full of beautiful gowns intended to be used for maternity photography, which means they will fit and photograph perfectly! No need to spend hours shopping for an outfit for your session, simply show up and I’ll take care of the rest!
Using simple backdrops, clean lines, and timeless and classic dresses, mom and baby/bump are front and center. The focus is on the beauty of creating new life, and that beautiful baby bump. I have started encouraging clients to use simple seamless backdrops in a neutral color (I have about 4 different grey backdrops, white, creams, etc.) and I have had so much fun getting creative with my lighting to focus on the mom and baby! I particularly love backlighting mom (setting up my lights so the lights come from BEHIND mom & baby). I love creating gorgeous silhouettes, posing mom to bring the focus on baby, and those beautiful curves during pregnancy.
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