WHEN SHOULD YOU HAVE YOUR PREGNANCY PHOTO SHOOT?

WHEN SHOULD YOU HAVE YOUR BUMP PHOTO SHOOT?

General recommendations — between 25-32 weeks (in your 7th or 8th month of pregnancy).
If you are expecting twins or multiples — between 20-27 weeks.
If the belly is rounding slowly — between 27-32 weeks.

After 33 weeks, the likelihood of swelling is very high, plus everything the expectant mother gets tired faster and it becomes more difficult to move.
Maximum — up to 38 weeks.

My opinion — the sooner, the better. When the model is still full of strength and easily takes any planned poses, when your belly is nice and round, and are still feeling comfortable. 

During this time, you will have a fairly visible bump and your baby will not have dropped down too far yet.
The start of your third trimester is the perfect time for a maternity photoshoot.If you decide to schedule your photos sooner, just consider the size of your belly and if you are happy with it’s roundness.
On the other hand, if it’s a last minute decision which is close to your due date and you don’t want to miss out on capturing beautiful maternity portraits, then go for it!
Many mums-to-be have a petite bump and can look only about six months pregnant even close to the end of their pregnancy.
Lastly, be mindful that babies sometimes can make an unexpected early arrival.  

HOW ADVANCE DO I NEED TO BOOK FOR A SHOOT? 

You need to make an appointment for pregnancy photography in advance, at 20-24 weeks.

Thanks to this you can choose a convenient date for you, the photographer, the makeup artist and choose a convenient time in the studio, and not choose from what is left. 

I hope this post has been helpful in deciding when to have your own maternity photographs taken.To book me for your maternity photo session in my studio, simply fill in the short contact form or call me on.If I am not shooting other expectant mums in my studio, I would love to chat and answer any questions you may have.