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cleveland maternity silohuette high keyPregnancy is a special time of your life for many women.  You are at your most natural, feminine and beautiful self. During your pregnancy, your hair is rich and thicker, your breasts are fuller, your skin is glowing and your body has more curves. For many expecting mothers, there’s no better way to remember their pregnancy and capture their journey to motherhood than a professional maternity photo shoot. Here are a 4 tips to help you look and feel your during your maternity photo shoot.

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Finding the right photographer  for you is the most important part of looking beautiful in your photos. Find a professional photographer with strong technical skills and experience in pregnancy so they will know how to light, pose and photograph you in angles that flatter your face, body and that growing bump.

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WHEN TO COME IN FOR THE SHOOT

For mamas expecting one baby, a good time to do your maternity photos when you are 28 – 36 weeks along. Your belly is full but you are still comfortable to pose. For  mamas expecting multiples, come in earlier around 26 – 32 weeks as you will be feeling larger and more tired faster and babies tend to arrive much earlier.

PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP AND HAIR

Professional makeup and hair is highly recommended. Neutral looking fake lashes can really flatter your eyes. Not only will this make your photographer’s work easier, but you will feel beautiful and confident during your session. If it’s not in the budget, that’s ok your going-out makeup and hair is fine too. A little mascara and lipstick go along way.

WHAT TO WEAR

Finally the most asked question is what should i wear.  I always suggest you wear whatever you feel comfortable and pretty in. I have had clients choose to document this time of their life in several different ways.  The momma below choose to wear her husbands bathrobe because it was comfortable during her pregnancy but also brought in a beautiful negligee from their honeymoon.  Both are beautiful looks.

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I provide this list to my clients:

  • Neutral strapless bra and seamless underwear
  • Black bra and panty set (for those black background belly shots)
  • White/ivory bra and panty set (for those white background belly shots)
  • Lingerie sets
  • Tube top or belly band
  • Regular jeans (not maternity ones) and camisole top
  • Buttoned shirt or blouse
  • Long, flowy or form-fitting dress (e.g. tube dress or a summer maxi dress)
  • Button ups sweater or cardigans
  • Men’s button ups top (for significant other/husband)
  • Coordinating outfits (for significant other/husband and/or children)
  • Any favorite scarves, accessories, jewelries, etc.
  • Any sentimental items (e.g. baby ultrasound image)

As a Certified Professional Photographer Kristen is trained to make you look and feel your best during this short special time in your like.  If you would like to see more of our Maternity work you can find it here.  Looking forward to capturing your journey to motherhood with you.

 

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It’s that time of the year again.  Soon the mailboxes will be overflowing with those Christmas and Holiday Cards.  Those smiling faces of the ones you love will be lovingly hung on a refrigerator or placed on the mantel.  Want to make sure that your card is the one that’s left up all year long.  Then a classic picture of your kids or family is all you need.  No crazy props or fluffy backgrounds.  Lets keep it simple and highlight those Sweet Faces that make up your family.  Whether they are furbabies or real babies.  Let Sweet Studios Photography help you create those lasting images for you.

 

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Beauty and Lifestyle Parent's Choice AwardWe are super excited to have been chosen as a Beauty & Lifestyle Parent’s Choice Award winner.  We strive to give our clients the best experience while capturing those sweet moments in their lives.

I can’t believe this little cutie turned 2. I have photographed him since his newborn session. And i love watching my clients grow up. I really love when parents incorporate things that their child likes at this age. It’s a great way to remember your child’s interests at the age. Roman brought in his broom, his new tools, his books that he loves reading, his Mickey Mouse, his dinosaurs and his wagon which he was also photographed in as a newborn.  See that newborn session here https://mysweetstudios.com/baby-roman/

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Roman’s parents got in on the session as well. I love to see parents get down on the floor and play with their children. You can tell that Sarah and Nick do just that.

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The B Family and I met in our local metro parks for a beautiful outdoor family session and to celebrate the half birthday of little Vincente. I love watching my newborns grow up that first year. Even though I only get the see them every 6 months I look forward to it. Watching those personalities and features that I first encountered during their newborn session grow is a favorite of mine.
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Little Connor has come back for his 6 month session and he brought along his good looking parents. It was so fun to see his personality shine through during his session and to see how much he is loved by his parents. And not to mention his amazing red hair was just the cutest. This session almost didn’t happen because that morning it decided to downpour 20 minutes before. We were able to push it back a bit and it was so worth it.

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Twinsburg Family Photographer

Twinsburg Family Photographer

Fall Family Sessions are now booking.  Dates are limited and spots are filling up quickly.  To book your session email me or follow the link below to choose your own times.

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http://sweetstudiosphotography.bigcartel.com/product/fall-family-session

 

 

Sweet Hannah’s 1 year old session took place in the studio this week.  Look at that sweet face on her she was such a doll when she came in for her one year session.  And she is so loved.  It was so nice to see that her grandparents also wanted to participate in the session with her.  Being a first grandchild and having your first baby are pretty important milestones and I’m honored that they choose me to help document it for them.

 

Annalise came back to the Studio this week for her 7 month session.  I love seeing the transformation from the newborn stage to the 6-7 month stage.  It’s always a fun surprise to see the expression in their eyes.  And what color they are now that they are awake.  Annalise had the biggest blue eyes and the best little smiles.  She also brought her cute brother in with her for some shots of them together. I can’t wait to see her at one year.