Maternity photography is the best way to store the unforgettable moments of pregnancy period physically. The moments when you share your experience with next generation give unique pleasure to both. Whether it is the first time or the second time pregnancy, the maternity photography has its own importance. Last year, I too went though various sessions of my maternity photography. It was an unique experience to be photographed in that way; I was not much worried about my facial appearance or hairstyle. The photographer was a family friend; he guided me to pose for natural and realistic photograph.

The objective of every photography session is to store the appearance or look at a particular time for future viewing but the focus of maternity photography differs from the general photography. Maternity photography is focused more upon the natural and emotional look of mothers rater than their personality. Sessions can be had either at home or at some nearby location like park where you go for a walk. I was worried that if I get more photographs at home most of those photographs will bear almost similar look but just the change in background or the location created huge difference. For example, he took two photographs near a window of my bedroom but both were too different.

In one photograph window was covered with flower print curtain while in other photograph I was peeping out of the window without curtain. In this second photograph, he placed a corner decoration piece near the window. In both the photographs my dress was also different, in first I was wearing my semi transparent nighty while in other I was wearing my shirts exposing my stretched stomach. So, although the location was same but both the photographs were different. He also changed the lighting conditions according to the pose.

Poses for the photography also matters a lot, the selection of the pose depends upon the comfortable level of expectant mothers. During early stage of pregnancy, when I was comfortable in moving, most of my maternity photography sessions were held outdoor like in parks, market or while going for checkup. At the later stage, we didn’t have the freedom to choose the locations. Most of those photographs were on the bed or in my bedroom. Eating, dressing, laying in different positions, sitting and standing were the activities which were captured in the cameras but with wide variation.

So, the maternity photography is no more limited only to gown clad mother or her bed room. I hope, the experience of my maternity photography I shared with you, will help you to make your maternity photographs more natural, even if you don’t arrange a professional photographer. Yes, don’t forget to mark the date and time on the photographs in your own handwriting. To make those photographs more touching, quote your thoughts and feelings at the front or backside judging the suitability of space.