4 Reasons Why an Expecting Mom Should Do a Maternity Photoshoot
Pregnancy is truly beautiful, but, at times, it may not feel that way. While you may be enjoying some incentives — glowing skin, luxurious locks, a cute baby bump, to name a few — you may also see the downsides — swollen ankles, mood swings, etc. Since expecting moms often aren’t feeling their best, they may question whether they should take maternity photos at all.
Even though pregnancy can have its less-than-fun moments, your body is doing an incredibly beautiful thing. You’ll never regret recording this change with maternity photos. Here are four good reasons why expecting mothers should schedule a maternity photo session.
You’re Going to Miss the Bump!
The day you see those two parallel lines on a pregnancy test, you start dreaming about the day you’ll get to hold your little one in your arms. At first, it feels like time is slowly passing by, but it’ll be here before you know it!
Once it’s over, you’ll find yourself remembering all those baby kicks (and eating whatever you wanted guilt-free). So, it’s especially important to capture these moments because you won’t be pregnant forever, and your pregnancy will fly by quicker than you anticipated.
Having those snapshots will be a reminder of that magical time when new life was growing inside your belly. When you see those beautiful pictures of yourself, you will always smile.
It Will Strengthen the Bond Between You and Your Significant Other
Being pregnant can sometimes cause friction in a relationship — financial stress, mood swings, etc., but when you keep your eyes on the bigger picture, and not just focus on the hardships, you’ll find perspective takes hold.
EAPhoto can help make maternity photos with your partner a great way to strengthen your bond and celebrate the new life you’re bringing into this world. It’s that final chance to document how your dynamics are changing — you’re transforming from a couple into a family.
If this isn’t your first child, bring along the baby’s brother/sister. Taking pictures with their pregnant mama can help them understand that a new person is coming and even get them excited about the baby’s arrival!
You Can Show as Much (or Little) as You Want
We have an array of lighting at our disposal. These modifiers allow us to illuminate as much or as little of you as you want.
While many women choose to celebrate the changes their body undergoes during pregnancy and document them in photographs; other women may be a bit more conservative. We will work with you to understand your needs and your level of comfort.
One of the popular trends these days in maternity photography involves flowing fabrics that tastefully cover parts of your body while revealing the rest. Browse through the internet and take screenshots of the photos that appeal to you. In the end, it’s about making you comfortable and happy with your pictures.
You’ll Look Back as Your Child Grows
One second, you’re learning how to swaddle. The next, you’re running after your toddler at Kohls. You’re going to miss the relaxing days, when you didn’t have to remember the diaper bag or boogie wipes every time you head to a store.
As your little one grows, you’ll probably find yourself reminiscing about your pregnancy and how quiet the house was. You’ll love reflecting on how you had such a tiny little thing growing inside you, and your maternity photos will be a wonderful reminder of that time. Your children will enjoy seeing these pictures when they’re older, too. They’ll love seeing how pretty their mama was when you were pregnant with them.
And there you have it! Scheduling a maternity photo session should be on every mama-to-be’s checklist.
As hard as it might be to envision now, time passes quickly. It won’t be long before your child may be showing these pictures to their own child. It’s something the whole family will cherish forever.
