Pregnancy portraits

After being asked repeatedly whether I would photograph pregnant mothers and turning people away, I thought that this style of photography would be a great contrast to the children’s portraits. Having been pregnant myself, albeit a few years ago now, I realised that I didn’t have a single photograph of myself whilst I was with that fantastic great bump!

I thought about what type of photograph I would have liked and how I would have felt to be semi-naked and having photographs of me taken by a complete stranger – Daunted! I decided that the mood, style and lighting was the key to it all. I approached a local anti-natal class for willing models and several brave ladies volunteered.

The images shown here, are how I would have liked my portrait taken when I was pregnant. We feel vunerable and our new body shape seems both a wonder and slightly unconnected to us. We are used to being prodded and poked by various health workers, but would like to feel beautiful and special with our new bodies.

Before the session I will discuss with you exactly your wishes for your photographs. The lighting is every thing in these shots and I like to set everything up before you arrive for the session. My aim is to make everything as relaxed and enjoyable as I can. Most of the ladies I photographed here enjoyed having some time to themselves in those frantic few weeks before their “due date”.
Also all my Pregnancy clients can enjoy a 20% discount on their baby photos.