Just as most things I share, these are simply guidelines to help you if you are looking for some direction in this process. There is not a right or wrong time to photograph growing bellies. So much depends on how fast you are showing, how you are feeling physically and emotionally, and what protocol your health care practitioners have suggested for you.
Generally speaking the 27-33 week window has been a common time for mothers to have a belly to show off, but still feel comfortable and free to move around.
I personally have photographed mother’s as early as 24 weeks and as late as 38 weeks!
Most milestones in your life have been photographed. Your first day of kindergarten, graduation, engagements, wedding, a big travel trip. The maternity window is often over looked when it comes to photographing the motherhood journey as we can become so focused on the babies arrival that we miss the opportunity to pause and take in the change and wonderment of what our body is actually doing- growing a human.
This window only lasts a few months, but the growing, the waiting, the excitement, the stillness of maternity stands on its own. It is a literal manifestation of change. The end of what was, and the beginning of what will be.
For first time Moms, being pregnant is a so new and exciting and the journey to get to this place can be filled with difficulty. You spend a lot of time nesting, worrying, celebrating and bonding with your partner, family and friends, as the community is so excited to welcome a new baby to their world.
For second time Moms, your first born is now going to share you and learn how to be an older sibling. Your time together with the three of you is coming to a bittersweet end and photographing this time together can be a special memory for the family.
For third, fourth and fifth time Moms, it can be hard to repeat the attention and celebration you felt individually with your previous children when you have three other children to care for. Finding the time to pause, breathe and take in what is changing around you will feel just as magical and warm as the first time you did this.
My photographic style when it comes to capturing this time two fold: I want your day-to-day life to represented, but I also want some belly out, skin on skin, sexy vibes as well. I have a collection of fabrics, lace and kimono-styled wraps for all clients to find something that makes them feel flirty and sexy.
Women who have read this post are also interested in knowing when to book a Newborn Photographer.
Hello. Thank you for visiting. I am Steph, owner of Steph Kines Photo, specializing in working with young families, expecting women and growing babies in the Philadelphia area. I hope you found my When to Book a Maternity Session blog feature helpful and inspiring. If you are interested in booking a photography session and would like to talk more about how we will spend our time together, let’s connect here. Finding your photographer can take time, so if you would like to follow along and see more behind the scenes, follow me on Instagram.
Steph is Philadelphia’s Natural Newborn Photographer, specializing in finding light and connection in your own space. She offers maternity, family, milestone and newborn photography in a warm, natural and unexpected way. Her clients love that her sessions are child-led which means giving space and guidance to young children to be themselves in their own environment. This leads to more true reflection of your family at this time in your life. All clients receive a collection of prints and the rights to fully edited digital files. Steph can design custom, heirloom albums and assist with wall galleries to display in your home. I invite you to learn more about the quality and feel of my offered products and art with this blog post.
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