Plus size maternity photography can take your breath away!
Sadly many plus size people don't have photos taken during pregnancy.
We hope this article and other plus size maternity photography stories inspire you to have photos taken during a plus size pregnancy.
Below you'll read Moriah's experience with her milk bath maternity photoshoot. And then you'll hear from her photographer Laura of Hazle Moon Photography.
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Plus Size Maternity Photography Experience
I'm so thrilled with how the photos turned out. I really couldn't love them anymore.
While I was excited about the idea of a milk bath photo shoot when my photographer first suggested it, I was also incredibly nervous.
I had a hard time finding similar shoots with women my size and was afraid they wouldn't come out as well.
I've taken a lot fewer photos this pregnancy and have really struggled with accepting my apron belly and feeling beautiful this time around.
I have a 4-year-old and haven't made the time to cherish this pregnancy the way I did the first time.
Laura assured me she'd make me look awesome and I'm so glad I trusted her. She had all these gorgeous flowers and expertly advised me on the best poses and positions, we had a lot of fun.
It was so special to focus on this baby and to really honor such a sacred time in my life.
I felt like a goddess, and I cried when I first saw the photos.
As I was blown away by the beauty she captured and felt so grateful for the life growing inside me. It was such a gift to see myself in that way, to really feel like a glowing radiant mama.
I'm a doula and I so easily find beauty in others, especially expecting mamas, but have not found it to be as easy with myself. I was so surprised by what a photo session like this could do, it has really boosted my confidence and truly encouraged me to be kinder to myself, to gift myself with acceptance and love.
It can be scary to be vulnerable and is often well worth it, it definitely was for me in this case.
I'm overflowing with gratitude for my incredibly talented photographer and friend Laura Hazelton and for my body for growing this beautiful baby.
– Moriah
Plus Size Maternity Photography Tips
Let's now hear from Laura of Hazle Moon Photography
The Pregnancy and postpartum periods are such a special time and deserve to be documented. I often meet women who express their regret at not having maternity portraits done and it goes by in a flash!
No matter what your size, a professional photographer can help you feel amazing about the experience.
Here are a few tips to get the most out of your shoot and ensure you end up with photos that you’ll treasure forever:
Insecurities
Everybody has them!
Make sure you discuss any insecurities with your photographer before the shoot.
I always ask my clients if there is any particular thing they don’t feel comfortable with. So I can be sensitive of this during shoots.
No matter who I’m photographing, maternity photography is all about angles. And I use them to my advantage to make the most of client’s figures.
Wardrobe
What you wear makes a huge difference in how your portraits will turn out.
I advise my clients to avoid anything that is too tight around the belly to avoid lines and bumps. Fitted tops or flowy dresses are both great choices to emphasize that baby bump!
I have a wardrobe of plus size maternity dresses for my clients to use during sessions like the white lace one. These specialty dresses are specifically made for photo shoots and emphasize your beautiful bump.
Trust Your Photographer
Hopefully, you choose a photographer because you love their style and portfolio. During your session let them direct you! Trust that they are going to capture the best “you.”
Sometimes I let my clients know that a certain pose may feel a little awkward, but the end result will be amazing!
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