If you’re expecting, you may have had a number of people ask you about whether or not you’ll be doing any maternity photos. Maternity photography has become quite popular in recent years. Pregnancy is such a special and beautiful time in a woman’s life, and many women are wanting to document it in beautiful photographs. But perhaps you aren’t feeling quite so beautiful and the last thing you want to do is have your photo taken. While feeling camera shy is a perfectly normal sentiment, there are some very good reasons you should consider having maternity portraits taken.

Pregnancy is a gift. As someone who has had difficulty conceiving, I can tell you, whole-heartedly, how very blessed you are. The time that you carry your small one within you is precious and brief, especially when compared to the length of time you’ll have with your child once they are born. It’s easy to forget how you felt, the joy of feeling baby somersault and kick inside you. It’s such a special sensation and it’s over before you know it. But maternity photography can help preserve this time for you.

There comes a point during your pregnancy when women begin to feel less attractive. Being pregnant can be uncomfortable, but I would remind you again. This time is fleeting, and while you may feel uncomfortable now, there may be a time where you look back and miss the feel of your little angel moving around in your womb. It’s amazing what a little pampering a good photographer can do. Schedule a hair appointment, have your make up done and buy a new dress for your session. You may just be surprised by how beautiful you actually look!

Don’t just document this time for you, document it for your child. I, personally, wish my mother had photos of herself pregnant with me. It can be fun for your grown baby to see what mommy looked like when he or she was in your tummy. Give them the gift of seeing how much you cherish them, even before they arrived into the world.

Having your portrait taken while pregnant can seem a terrifying concept, but there are many reasons to document your pregnancy. This is a special time and it’s over very quickly. Photographs can help you preserve this special time not only for you but for your children as well. Plus, with a little pampering, it may help you realize how beautiful you really are, even when you may be feeling most uncomfortable.

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