When To Make A Maternity Photo Book?

If you like maternity or pregnancy photography and want to know when to make a pregnant photo report , the duration of the session and what clothes to wear for that day, this article will clear your doubts.

 My years as a maternity photographer in The Woodlands have helped me collect the most frequent doubts that mothers and fathers have before making a book of Maternity Photographers Woodlands.

 Believe it or not, almost all of us have the same doubts and it is great to be able to solve them before hiring a maternity photo book .

 In which weeks is it advisable to make a maternity photo book on the beach?

 This is a personal choice, it will depend on your physical and emotional state.

 But as a professional photographer,  I recommend you do the pregnancy photo session  at weeks 28 and 32 of gestation , or what is the same,  approximately  the seventh month of pregnancy .

 Can a pregnancy book be made before the 28th week of pregnancy?

 Yes you can, of course, but I don't recommend it. As we have mentioned, it is a personal choice and will depend on how you feel, your physical condition, etc., but in my opinion, your belly will not look as pretty as it did at 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.

 Can a pregnancy report be made after week 32?

 In the last weeks of pregnancy you will feel more tired, your ability to move will be considerably limited, and surely your calendar will be full of medical check-ups and you will be more concerned with other things than doing a session and enjoying it as it deserves.

 You can do a pregnancy photo session after week 32, the result will be just as beautiful, but it is recommended to do it in the weeks before.

 Once you decide to make the maternity photo book,  you can have the possibility of doing it in the studio or on the beach or in nature.

 How much time is needed for a maternity photo book?

 As we have mentioned, the duration of a maternity photography session is something that will depend on the photographer.

 Next, I will explain the usual durations of these sessions and my opinion about them.

 Without a doubt and in my personal experience, the duration ranges between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes.

 During this time you must:

 – Arrive at the location.

 – Make small changes of look.

 – Make the most artistic and original photos of your pregnancy possible.

 Would 30 min be enough to make a maternity photo book?

 No, there are those who include cheap half-hour sessions in their photography rates , but I think that half an hour falls short to build trust with parents.

 Why do I say this? Well, because when parents arrive for a professional photography session, the most normal thing is that they have never been in front of a camera before and need time to get used to it, and to the presence of the photographer.

 As a maternity photographer, I spend about 5 minutes explaining the operation and development of the session, so that the mother or fathers know exactly what is going to happen and how it is going to happen.

 Photo session of more than 2 hours?

 Other photographers prefer to take more expensive maternity photos on the beach that last 2 or 3 hours.

 These types of sessions are ideal if we want to change from one location to another and the distance between them is great, or if it is a pregnancy photo session with siblings since, depending on their age, we will have to take breaks. for your needs or to calm a tantrum.

 If this is not the case, I always recommend a duration of one hour – hour and a half.

 Choose the clothes for the maternity photo book

 Deciding what clothes to wear for a pregnancy photo session on the beach is very important, it influences the original result of the maternity photos .

 Maternity photos can be some of the most beautiful and intimate photos you will take and the perfect outfit is essential to making your photos amazing.

 If you are looking for the perfect outfit for your maternity photo session , based on our experience as a maternity photographer in The Woodlands, we give you the following tips.

 4 tips to know how to choose the clothes for your maternity photo book

 Comfortable clothes

 For me it is the most important of all and that is why I have put it first. Choose loose clothing, with which you can move freely and with which you can make most of the movements.

 We recommend the use of the maxi dress , one of the most recommended dresses for its comfort and attractiveness.

 The  maxi dress is a piece of maternity clothing that covers anything you don't want to show, but can also be opened at the tummy to show off your bump.

 A long dress is also a very striking garment to wear in a photo shoot. Flowing fabric looks amazing in the wind and creates lots of movement in still photos.

 Clothes you feel like yourself in

 It is useless for you to wear a set that is fashionable but with which you do not see yourself identified. Years will pass, you will return to those photos and you will look weird, you will not see yourself as you really are. Choose clothes that do not go out of style and that have accompanied you throughout many years of your life .

 Avoid branded clothing or that the logo does not appear

 Here the idea is that the protagonists are you, your baby and whoever wants to come to the session. We don't want a well-known brand logo or a huge print on your dress to draw more attention than you do.

 Neutral tones

 Try to choose solid, neutral colors.

 Colors that always work and favor any person are gray, earth brown, olive green and beige.

 Recommendations to make the best maternity photo book

 Pregnancy is probably one of the most magical moments of your life. That is why the result has to be just as magical and spectacular. For this, I give you the following recommendations.

•  Do not apply creams to the abdomen on the day of the photo session . A bright belly makes light difficult to control. It is better to make it natural.
• Stockings, socks and sleeves can leave marks on the skin, avoid tight rubber bands .
• Black and white skin tone underwear .
• Strapless bras , to prevent rubber bands from showing.
• Take care of your nails, put on natural make-up and have your hair neat and clean , everything will help enhance your beauty during the session.
• Tell me how you feel most comfortable, if you have any kind of full profile, your favorite side.
• Tell me if you don't like black lines in the navel, tattoos, stretch marks or scars , you don't want them to see you.
• If you have any children's accessories, bring them. Some booties, the future baby's pacifier, or her name written on a blackboard can give the most original and beautiful result as a memory of pre- dads.

 There is no reason not to take original and fun pregnancy photos with children or alone with your partner.

 I hope I have helped and advised you to choose the best time to make a pregnancy photo book in The Woodlands and above all how to dress for the occasion.

 You can now book the most beautiful maternity photography studio woodlands tx, it has its beaches and my camera.