Photos of pregnant tummies - is it necessary?

The issue of photographing pregnant women has been taboo for a very long time. Morality, prejudice, and superstition were intertwined here... Unfortunately, domestic photographers could not fully reveal their potential in this area, but their Western colleagues were more fortunate: they have been working in this direction for many years. Apparently all the same, the lack of prejudices in an advanced society about photographs of pregnant tummies affects.

Domestic youth is very slowly moving away from the prevailing stereotypes, but today pregnant photo shoots are no longer a rarity, they are becoming more and more popular. Yes, and the opponents of such pictures quickly give up: the aesthetic and artistic side of the photographs strike them on the spot.

After all, it is always (!) Beautiful, gentle and reverent. A woman in position is always in a very emotional state, she radiates that special energy, which, although the camera is not able to catch, is transmitted to the viewer through invisible vibes of joy and happiness. Love shines through in her every look, and rays of light play in her eyes. How nice it is to look at a couple in love, which carefully hugs a rounded tummy, and in a few years it will be interesting for a future baby to look at photographs taken before his birth.

Doctors, by the way, do not object to photo sessions. Vice versa! Viewing ready-made photos gives expectant mothers extremely positive emotions, which they already lack against the background of hormonal changes in the body and worries for the unborn life.

Features of a pregnant photo shoot.

Pregnant photo session requires patience and delicacy both on the part of the photographer and on the part of the expectant mother. Read about how to choose a photographer for a pregnant photo shoot in our next issues. But in no case do not give the fate of your pictures into the hands of the first person you meet, because it is in such moments that the photographer must show all his professionalism and tact. He must understand that a woman is in a position, help her to pre-tune and think over the script together, ideas for shooting, purchase or select accessories and scenery.

What props will you need? These can be flowing fabrics and ribbons that will favorably emphasize a rounded silhouette, children's clothing (little men, bodysuits, booties) or a picture of your first ultrasound. Here there are fantasies, where to scatter! By the way, check with your photographer, perhaps kilometers of fabric are already stored in his studio. For those photographers who really specialize in shooting pregnant women, this statement is not far from the truth!

Don't forget to bring some colored marker or body art paints, you might want to decorate your tummy. If you want your shots to be romantic, you can add flowers, soap bubbles, pets to the frame, or involve your dad and older children, if any, in the shooting. Family photos in a “full” composition look very interesting.

Most photographers prefer to work with pregnant women in the studio, where she is protected from any external influences and stress, because excessive stress is always unsafe. It is better to refuse experiments, especially if it is something extraordinary and requiring significant physical and emotional stress. However, a woman in position can choose to shoot outdoors or at home in a “natural habitat”. In this case, the home interior, a sense of comfort and security will create an additional background in the pictures.

Take time for makeup, hair, manicure. The main rule of makeup is that it should not be flashy and defiant. Your image, the image of the future mother, should be natural. A pair of beautiful curls looks much better and more advantageous than a head on which a couple of tubes of varnish have been poured. your makeup to a professional makeup artist. Believe me, you will not be able to do makeup on your own, the flaws of which will not be visible in the light of spotlights. Do not waste your time in vain - you still have to rinse. If you really can’t wait to “make a hand”, make a nourishing face mask for the night.

And, of course, a manicure. Where without him? Your hands, which will support or stroke the stomach, must be well-groomed, take care of it. And if you don’t want to spend the entire photo session in the style of a wild hunter or a furious pirate, it’s better to give up bright and catchy tones. Neutral polish or French manicure is what you need. Do you want to try on the maximum number of images?

You also have to choose which part (s) of the figure you agree to expose, whether you are ready to take nude shots. The latter, by the way, are quite popular. Do not focus solely on your tummy. Yes, it is extremely important, but your smile, your posture, your gestures are also important. Try to persuade the father of the child to take pictures together, because not only you, but he is also an important person in the fate of your child. Although male dislike for the camera is known to our public, a man is simply not able to resist the requests of his beloved pregnant wife 🙂 And with what pleasure, already established fathers show their children a photo of their pregnant mother's tummy.

And two more useful tips in the end: do not drink a lot of liquid at night (you don’t need swelling) and sleep well (bags under the eyes don’t color anyone).

Oh yes! The answer to your last question: when is the best time to plan for a maternity photo session? There can be no unambiguous answer here, someone's stomach has been visible for a month already on the fifth, and someone on the eighth is not at all constrained in movements. So see for yourself. Better yet, use our advice: if you have begun to actively give up your seat in public transport, you can safely call the photographer 🙂

Have a good pregnancy and great shots, ideas for which you can learn from the photos provided to our site by professional "pregnant" photographers 🙂

Many thanks to Victoria Kulko , Irina Zavilinskaya , Nika Shatova , Svetlana Korop for the pictures and help in preparing the article.

The article was prepared for the site shop-ultra.ru.