7 Reasons Why you should Photograph your Pregnancy

As a professional portrait photographer specializing in newborns I have the privilege of working with many mamas. I can't tell you how many times I hear mamas share their regret with me for not taking the time for maternity photography. They tend to not feel beautiful at the time, but then as time passes they wish they would've had the confidence to have captured their pregnancy.

Sometimes, when we are in the moment it doesn't feel important enough to put on the priority list. However, as time goes by and we look back we find that those images become even more important. The mamas that take the time to cherish their pregnancy with beautiful maternity images are even more in love with those images, but the mamas that didn't have such regret.

Due to my passion of wanting life moments captured so they can be heirlooms to be passed down from generation to generation, I wanted to take the time to share with you why you should take the time for a maternity portrait session.

1. You are GLOWING!
Now come on, don't let that little devil on your shoulder tell you otherwise. I understand you may be sore, tired, and don't quite feel yourself. However, we see you as a beautiful glowing mama.

Pregnancy is amazing and beautiful! Pregnancy only happens a few times in your life. You may not feel as if you are glowing with beauty, but as your professional photographer I can help you to feel the beauty, love, and femininity of pregnancy. Who knows, you might start to feel gorgeous!

2. Show off that Belly!
You may be like many women and have always felt a bit sheepish regarding your belly, even before you were pregnant, but now you can show it off! This will help to boost your confidence as many women become less self conscious about their weight during pregnancy.

3. Memories!
Once this time has passed you will have missed the opportunity of capturing these authentic, timeless, emotional connections during this expecting time. There's no going back. It will be gone and the regrets will set in. I don't know any mama who has regretted getting a maternity portrait, but I know plenty who regret not doing it.

Photography helps us to remember memories and feelings. Perhaps you think you won't care about remembering this time, but I can assure you that your children will be thrilled to see images of you while they were growing inside of you.

4. Fun and Creative!
Mamas tell me how much they enjoyed their maternity portrait session. Even the daddy's will get into it! It's important to do a bit of research to give you some ideas. Think of the style you want: elegant, intimate, authentic, timeless, fun, in studio or outside. How much skin are you willing to show or do you want to keep it all covered?

5. Daddy Bond!
Dad's can have a harder time bonding with baby since the baby is growing, moving, and hiccuping inside of you and not him. Perhaps by getting daddy involved with a maternity session it gives him a chance to bond with baby and create special memories of his own.

6. Sibling Bond!
Older children in the family may be feeling unsure about the changes taking place in the family. We can help ease those worries by getting children involved in the maternity session. Photographs of them kissing or hugging your belly can help create a loving bond with their sibling. It also makes them feel special and important and they'll have those timeless images to remember, 'I was there when you were in mommy's belly'.

7. Professional Photographer!
As a professional photographer I can create a timeless, authentic, iconic work of art for you so that you can treasure the emotional connections of pregnancy.