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It used to be called a confinement. A woman was pregnant but it was improper to appear so in public. All that has certainly changed. Indeed, being pregnant and adding girth is a part of life. It is natural and nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, many ladies and couples want to record the special time when junior was on the inside sticking out. Here are some tips to make maternity shots memorable.

First, get the picture at the right time. If you are going to hire a professional, then the best time to schedule the appointment is during your 30th week. The belly is rounded and protruding enough to highlight without being so close to birth that you could miss it.

Second, try some variety. If it is warm weather, try some outside as well as inside shots. Indoor shots are best without a flash. The shadowing highlights the subject, the belly! If indoor lighting is insufficient, then stand by a window or add artificial lighting that accents the subject.

Include your husband and other children in some shots. After all, older siblings are part of the family. It also records their size when junior was about to be born. They could all touch Mom’s abdomen or stand around with her in the middle. If you hire a photographer, be sure they are good at working with children to help them be serious but not too serious.

If you are going to cover your abdomen, wear tight clothing, like something that fit six months ago. Such will highlight the changes that have taken place during these thirty weeks. Some women want their belly bare in the picture. Just don’t wear something that would make you embarrassed after the birth.

When planning the picture, look forward and look around. First, look around to be sure that your background is what you want. If something is there you don’t want recorded, either move to a different location or cover it with a sheet.

Also look ahead. Probably the person who will cherish this picture the most in years to come is the one not yet born. He or she will ponder life in the womb prior to birth and perhaps even how much his mother went through to bring him into the world. Therefore, plan the picture with him or her in mind.

The most important preplanning is to choose a good photographer wisely. You could record this picture yourself but since this is such a rare occurrence – to be in the thirtieth week of pregnancy – you will probably want the occasion recorded professionally. Some photographers specialize in maternity photography and they will probably be best prepared with equipment and ideas to make it memorable. Ask others, and make an appointment to chat with the establishment before making a decision. Having a good rapport with them is second only to their skill at recording the event in a way that will capture its memory as you want.

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