You’re expecting – congratulations! Now it’s time to think about hiring your maternity photographer in Winston-Salem.
Whether you just found out you are pregnant or you are six months along, it’s never too early or too late to think about maternity photos. Think about it, some of us are only pregnant once in our entire life. For nine months of our life, we are pregnant. When you look back on your pregnancy, will you remember everything? Will you remember how you looked and felt? One way to preserve those feelings is by having maternity photos taken.
Believe it or not, I did not have maternity photos taken of myself when I was pregnant with my son Leo. Do I wish I had? Yes. I will give myself some credit though because I took so many selfies throughout my pregnancy – sorry, not sorry.
Not everyone loves being pregnant, and that’s OK. Some people feel like they are a stranger in their own bodies. All those feelings are valid. It’s a WILD experience being pregnant and growing a legit HUMAN inside of you.
One thing I do know from my personal experience and from photographing so many pregnant women is that EVERY pregnant woman is beautiful. Don’t forget that. Whether you feel like yourself or not, you are an amazing and beautiful woman. Period. For this reason, I believe documenting your pregnancy journey with maternity photos is worth it.
My suggestion to all my maternity clients is to target to have your maternity photos taken around 34 weeks into your pregnancy. Of course, it is 100% up to you and when you want to have your photos taken. Based on my professional photography experience working with maternity clients, the 34-week mark in your pregnancy is the “sweet spot”. This is when you are definitely showing, you aren’t waddling around *quite* yet, and you are getting closer and closer to your baby’s arrival.
Chloe and Luke are expecting their first child this summer. Their baby boy, James will be here soon and I can’t wait to take his newborn photos once he’s here!
Chloe’s dress is from ASOS Maternity.
The location for these photos was the Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail in Winston-Salem North carolina.
If you are looking for a Winston-Salem maternity photographer, I would love to connect with you! Reach out to me by clicking here.
