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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.

Mommy and Me Maternity Image Cleveland Maternity

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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Kevin And Keisha contacted me about a Maternity session at the Western Reserve Historical Society Carousel.  Being that baby Karter is due in the winter they wanted something different for their session.  Something indoor and unique and I think we nailed it.  They are the cutest couple and will welcome their first little man before they celebrate their first wedding anniversary.  I can’t wait to meet their little man soon.Maternity, Carosel, Twinsburg Photographer

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Welcome baby Ryan and his family to the blog today.  This session was so much fun!  Mom and Dad rested with their 2 year old while I worked.  They really liked that they were going to be surprised by the images from the session.  Enjoy!!!

 

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Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

Outdoor Maternity Session| Cleveland Maternity Photographer

I met Heather  this weekend and her husband and they are expecting their first baby next month.  She was a trooper during our workshop.  She put on a beautiful maternity gown and was literally willing to get her feet wet for us.  So glad she did because these images are going to be something to remember.  She is absolutely glowing.

 

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Baby Hannah was the second sweet girl from our workshop this weekend.  I just love her hair and chubby cheeks.

 

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Meet Gannon!  At 14 days old Mr. Gannon was amazing during his session especially since it was outdoor and the sun was going down.  But he wasn’t going to miss his debut.  And his amazing family showed nothing but love for this little guy.  I think he’s going to love the outdoors when he’s older!!!

 

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Meet baby Camryn!  An amazing sleeper and a perfect little model to start off our sessions.

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I met Stephanie from Jaiden Photography today.  She is an amazing photographer from Indiana and had a workshop right here in Ohio.   It is so nice to have a group of women who share my love of a camera and newborns all be in the same room talking about our craft.  The indoor studio and outdoor sessions were amazing and the newborns we photographed were champion sleepers.  Not a single sound from any of them.  I think we all lost 4 pounds of sweat but it was so worth it.   Thanks to Sarah from Thomas and Thomas Photography she opened up her studio to us and found our outdoor location.  We even got an opportunity to trunk shop with Nicole from Sunshine Couture who makes the most amazing and beautiful headbands.  I can’t wait to use them on some future sessions. Here’s some of our behind the scenes.

 

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