Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and expectant mothers out there! As a mother of four crazy kiddos, I know what it takes to be a mother, and I’ll be the first to admit it’s not easy. Cleaning up messes, playing taxi driver, barely making it through the grocery store alive, is a common everyday occurrence.

Having a moment to yourself is one of the most sought after things as a mother. I encourage you to give yourself that opportunity this weekend! Celebrate with family and friends, but make sure you take that time to enjoy yourself as well. Whether it’s on Sunday or you schedule a spa day on Tuesday, just make sure you do it, because boy do you deserve it.

I believe that by taking the time to take care of yourself you will be able to be that much better as a mother. If you pour into yourself, you can then pour into your children.

In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to share some of my favorite pregnancy photos. Taking maternity photos is such an honor of mine, and I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of the best moms in the world.

In Home Pregnancy Photos

I love in-home pregnancy photos because there is something beautiful about seeing the mother in the baby’s room, just waiting on the baby’s arrival. The baby’s room is decorated, cozy, and just resembles home. There is something even more special when it’s your first child.

You can see the excitement on this mother-to-be’s face. You know from that moment on, your life will never be the same. You have gone through your pregnancy classes, and have received advice from other moms, but that doesn’t completely calm the nerves. Every baby is different, and each mother’s experience is unique so there is only so much preparation you can do.

Once mother’s get into their third trimester, I think it’s safe to say, most woman are just ready to give birth. After bending over in the most awkward ways, carrying around the extra weight, swelling up, sleeping on your side only, mood changes and cravings, at some point you’re ready to just get back to normal.

Although pregnancy can be rough at some points, it doesn’t take away from the joy it is to create a life inside of you. Carrying that baby for nine months gives you an instant bond between you and your child. Feeling the kicks and turns inside of you, just reminds you of the miracle of children.

Outdoor Pregnancy Photos

Outdoor photos, are also a beautiful way to capture your pregnancy photos. Pregnancy is a natural part of life, and being out in nature just emphasizes this idea. Although this post is all about appreciating mother’s, let’s be honest and take this moment to give your husband some credit. We all know it’s not easy to put up with a pregnant wife, and this is why we will also appreciate the Father’s in a few weeks from now.

But, I do love when the father is also present for the photoshoot because this baby wouldn’t be possible without him. These parents are portraying unity in this photo. This pregnancy photo screams “baby, we love you, we can’t wait to meet you, to take care of you, to provide for you, and to love you no matter what.”

This photo captures natural light so well! It looks like the parents are glowing and I love this effect because naturally women do glow when they are carrying children. The pregnancy glow is one of the biggest benefits of pregnancy. The skin changes due to the increase of hormones, leaving you with that natural glow.

I feel like this photo captures just that. Mother’s don’t often get to be the spotlight. Most of the time, it’s their children, or all the hard work they do is behind the scenes. Mother’s deserve to get the spotlight on this sunday, and many other times throughout the year. If you are a mother, but you also have a mother, make sure she knows how much you appreciate her.

Thank You Mothers!

Mother’s deserve to be celebrated, because without them, new life wouldn’t be possible. If you’re a parent, you know that having children is one of the biggest joys in life. Creating another individual that is a mix between the two of you, is so special. And if you have multiple kids, it’s just fascinating to see how unique and different they call ll be, while being so similar to you at the same time.

In addition to the birth of the child, mothers are there for so much more. They offer constant encouragement, advice, and they’re there to just give you a hug when you need it the most. Mother’s are often stereotyped play the role of family chef, cleaning lady, and professional grocery shopper. Whether that is what your life looks like as mother, or not, you bring something to the table that no other woman or man could replace. It all goes back to that bond, that was created in the womb. Pregnancy photos capture this moment in time and are always fun to look back on. You will carry each baby differently and it makes it super fun to look back on these pregnancy photos and see what you looked like during these times.

Post pregnancy mothers are just as important and this photo captures the love between a son and his mother. During this stage, your child still has no shame in showing his mom some love, and mother’s you know you need to soak it up. Unfortunately the day comes, when they want to be independent. They will get embarrassed if you try to give them a huge or kiss, when they want to look cool in front of their friends.

Wrap Up

All in all, I just want the mothers to feel valued, important, and loved on this special day. If you have a mother in your life, or know a mom, wish them a happy mother’s day! Maybe treat them in some kind of way, it doesn’t have to be big. Mother’s if you are reading this and think these photos are just as special as I do, 

A maternity photoshoot is something every expectant mother should partake in. It’s a very rare opportunity to capture a unique season of your life. I don’t think you ever have to have a reason to partake in a photoshoot. Life moves by lightning fast and that’s reason enough to have photos taken just because. However, if there was one occasion that I believe everyone should have photos taken, it’s during pregnancy. 

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful phases of life, and is worth having photos captured. Here are some reasons why everyone should consider a maternity photoshoot.

Maternity is Worth Celebrating 

Maternity used to be a 9 month period where women were all about hiding their stomachs as much as possible. Maternity clothing followed the baggier the better trend. Not many woman at all were confident in their bodies. Nowadays that has all changed, and thank goodness!

Being pregnant is one of the most miraculous stages of life as a woman. Believe it or not, one of the most important, if not the most important role of a woman on earth is to bear children. Children are a blessing and a miracle worth celebrating in your womb.

Pregnancy looks very different for each and every woman. Some woman have a really tough pregnancy, with a lot of mood swings, weight gain, you name it. Other woman, it’s more a breeze and they don’t necessarily mind being pregnant. Whatever the case may be, I believe that it’s worth celebrating, and remembering.

Pregnancy isn’t about covering up and pretending like you aren’t creating a human inside your stomach. Once you have your first child, you realize there aren’t many things out there that can top that moment.

You Are Still Beautiful 

Just because you’re pregnant does not mean that you aren’t worthy of being in front of a camera. It’s just the opposite. I believe that you are even more beautiful when you are pregnant. 

Not only are you simply beautiful, but have you ever heard about that natural glow? It’s true. What causes this glow? When you’re pregnant your body produces extra blood, as well as extra hormones, which naturally leaves your skin plump and rosy.

Not only are you glowing, you have additional curves, which are worth celebrating! Maybe this is the first time you’ve heard this, but ask your significant other. Lots of men are all about curves, especially if you are carrying their baby.

During pregnancy you may feel irritable and sluggish, but committing to a photoshoot, getting a cute outfit or lingerie set, and putting on some makeup will make you feel all the more powerful in this season of life. It may be the last thing you feel like doing, but let me tell you, you will be so thankful you did it.

Even if you need to hire some sort of glam squad or a friend to come over and help you out, whatever strings you have to pull, it is worth it.

It Is Only Seasonal

Don’t ever just think, oh well, maybe I will just get the photos done next pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different and therefor it won’t be the same. Also, becoming pregnant is the ultimately blessing because not everyone can get pregnant when they want to.

As majority of people know, pregnancy lasts nine months, so it’s not something you can just decide to keep putting off. It may sound like the last thing you want to do, but when this season is all said and done, and you were hiding behind the cameras all year long, you are going to wish you stepped in front of the camera so you can remember what you look like.

Pregnancy is a period of time where you may be thinking I will never forget this stage of my life. But, the truth is you do! That is why a lot of people keep pregnancy journals. It’s interesting to look back and see what foods you craved for what kids and how different children gave you a different pregnancy experience.

A Photoshoot Brings Confidence 

It’s time to embrace your pregnancy and get excited! This is a photoshoot that can be really fun and exciting. I think every pregnancy is worth celebrating, but first time mothers, it’s even more special. 

Day after day of looking at yourself in the mirror, you may not be as confident and feel as beautiful as you once were, but this type of photoshoot can restore that confidence.

What you can expect from a maternity photoshoot, is really similar to other photoshoots, except the focus will be on your belly. I suggest wearing clothing that draws attention to your stomach while flattering the rest of your body.

When I take your maternity photos, I make sure to shoot from angels that highlight and draw the eye to your mid section while flattering the rest of your body. The more confident you are, the better the photos will turn out.

It is your option if you would like to have a maternity photoshoot with just you and I or if you would like to make it a family affair.

If it isn’t your first child, it’s fun to have your other kids in the photos. If it’s your first child, I like to get a good bunch of solo shots from the expectant mother, with some shots of the father in their as well. As much of a moment this is for the mother, we will give the dad some credit as well. Heck, he has to put up with us during this time and his first child is just as big of a deal for him.

Final Words

To sum it up, becoming pregnant is exciting and worth celebrating, you are still beautiful and a professional photoshoot can ultimately restore the confidence you’ve been lacking. After your maternity photoshoot, it only makes sense to continue getting pictures taken of your newborn.

I offer two newborn packages to choose from. Option one allows you to get new photos of your newborn taken everything three months and the second package allows you to get photos of your newborn done every 6 months through their first year.