A Picture Perfect Day

Posted on: 20 January 2016

If you are an expectant parent, it is important to commemorate as much of your pregnancy as possible. Since maternity photography has become more common in recent years, there are many commonalities between photos. Fortunately, you can avoid the dreaded generic images and get a more personalized photo for you and your family by applying the following tips.

#1-Carefully Choose The Location For Your Maternity Photography

In order to create photos that are unique to you and your family, it is often helpful to get photos that are unique or applicable to your situation. For example, instead of getting your pictures made at a photo studio with a background that hundreds of other people may use, consider a park where you plan to take the baby or a favorite restaurant.

#2-Think Outside The Box For Your Clothing And Accessory Needs

You have undoubtedly seen the photos that so many expectant parents have made. Often, the parents-to-be are in matching clothing and the parents both have their hands on her stomach. Instead, you may find that costumes, themed clothing and strategically-placed baby items will make your photos different from the crowd and establish your individuality during this delicate time of your life.

#3-Decide At What Stage Of Pregnancy You Want Your Photos Made

Determining when you want your photos to be made is an important decision. In the first trimester, there are often few symptoms of your pregnancy and some women still barely show into their second trimester. During the third trimester, the baby is obviously much easier to be seen, but moving around and standing is not always easy. If you cannot choose the right time for a big series of photos, it may be helpful to get a few pictures made at different intervals of your pregnancy, as described below.

#4-If You Cannot Choose One Stage Of Your Pregnancy To Memorialize, Take Them Monthly or Once A Trimester

Although the average pregnancy is around 40 weeks, you may be the only people who are aware of the baby's growth and development for much of that time. As a result, some parents are choosing to take swimsuit photos on a regular basis throughout the pregnancy or take pictures of the mom in an outfit that clearly illustrates the baby's presence. By doing so, even small changes can be noticed and your child can look back at your maternity photography in the future.

In conclusion, maternity photography is a wonderful way of creating memories of your pregnancy and the resulting changes from your imminent parenthood. As a result, it is a good idea to consider the above tips to help you set your photos apart from the masses and avoid standard poses in standard places. You are special, as is your child, and your maternity photos should make that clear to everyone who sees them.