No maternity photos for me. I honestly don't know what I'd do with them if I had them.
I did put a collage of a few candid shots from 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months followed by a shot of newborn DS resting on my belly in his baby scrapbook, and I like remembering what we were doing when those shots were taken and he likes to point at my belly.
The hospital had a professional photographer come around and I bought a few of those shots, but DS had plenty of red marks and baby acne that didn't clear up until he was several weeks old so if I were hiring a professional I'd wait until a few weeks after birth.
We just aren't big on professional photos in general.
Post by beersandweirs on Mar 2, 2015 12:32:13 GMT -5
We don't plan to do maternity photos as I am typically not a fan of super staged shots, we didn't do engagement photos for the same reason, even though they were included in our wedding photography package. I will have someone take just a nice picture of my husband and I to have for memories, but not going to spend any money on it.
I feel the same way about newborn shots, I will probably enjoy the millions of candid shots we take more than staged ones in a studio, so no to those as well.
Yes to Maternity and Newborn. I'm not loving how my body is looking so it could turn out that I hate my maternity pics, but I haven't really been taking pics like I thought I would during this pregnancy and I really want to be able to look back at them and (one day) show our LO what it was like when she was in my belly. I think we're going to do them the first weekend in May--I want my bump to be pretty pronounced but not be too big and uncomfortable so I figured that would be good timing.
My maternity session is scheduled for late May. I'll be about 35-36 weeks. Our newborn session will be 7-10 after baby is born.
We are also having our photographer do a birth session. She will be "on call" for when I go into labor and will be present to capture a bit of labor, all of delivery, and all the important first moments of our sons life as well as our first moments as a family. This was such an important thing to us that we wanted captured in a beautiful way, not just on unfocused quick iphone snaps.
I LOVE the idea of the birth session. Everyone around me thinks I'm crazy! So, count me as super jealous.
1) If so, when are you getting them taken (i.e. how far along)? Not having them.
2) If not, why not? I considered them but I have always been insecure about my body even before pregnancy so I wouldn't feel comfortable. Plus, SO and I haven't shared anything on the pregnancy what so ever on Facebook or anything, we've told family and work, that's about it.
3) Are you doing professional newborn pics as well? Maybe, it would be nice actually. It just depends on money ect. I'll have to see how I feel in three months . Not really relevant but I'm sad that if I'm staying overnight in hospital SO won't be able to stay with me. I'm deaf in both ears, so I'll have to sleep with my aids in as I'm scared I won't hear LO crying if I'm asleep.
I LOVE the idea of the birth session. Everyone around me thinks I'm crazy! So, count me as super jealous.
We are SUPER pumped about it! Our photographer is amazing. I've known her since I was 8 and she is trying to build her birth session portfolio. She's offering us a hefty discount on our session and prints to be able to use our images in her portfolio, Facebook business page, and birth session investment pamphlet. She's also bundling our maternity/newborn session so the maternity session is complimentary. She's a rockstar.
I think these photos are such an awesome idea... truly. I anticipate it will be such a whirlwind moment, that you'd forget some of the little things. Expressions, tears, first kisses etc. What better time to have someone taking snapshots?? Ugh, I may have some convincing to do. You're certainly lucky to have somsone you know so well. It would be hard to invite a stranger into the room. I'd have to find out how many people I'm even allowed in the room! haha
tinavonsparkle What a truly sweet and generous friend. I would return the gesture by buying her kids things that you think they will need. Like new sneakers and school bags. Somethinh useful that would relieve some of her expenses but a gift she can't really refuse because its for her kids!
That's a really good idea - I definetly will Leenzipops x
Post by baytosa2013 on Mar 2, 2015 17:44:44 GMT -5
We likely won't do a maternity shoot. We have a friend with a nice camera and decent shooting skills that hopefully will do a couple of pictures of DH and me with the Blue Bonnets which should be coming up soon (apparently it's a Texas thing and since this little girl will be born a Texan I figured WTH!) I will spend the money on adorable newborn shots though because those will go to the Grand units as gifts.
Post by carolyngrace on Mar 2, 2015 22:12:37 GMT -5
I just emailed my photographer about NOT doing maternity shots (to save $) and she offered to do them for FREE providing she can tape it, pick my outfits, and use it as promotional material on her website! F*UCK YES you can! Im really excited.
Question for you ladies that had to convince DH to get these done...How did you do it? When we spoke about it a few months ago, he was so against them said he (didnt see a point) I really want to have them done. Just trying to figure out the best way to approach it. Thanks for all of your help in advance!
Question for you ladies that had to convince DH to get these done...How did you do it? When we spoke about it a few months ago, he was so against them said he (didnt see a point) I really want to have them done. Just trying to figure out the best way to approach it. Thanks for all of your help in advance!
What's his reason not to do it? If it's financial reasons try to find a less established photographer or a deal package online. Maybe he's embarrassed or shy? Show him examples of pictures that you like and show him it can be tastefully done. It might be easier if there's a "story" behind the photots. You can shoot at a toy store or a carnival or a picnic at the park, that way you are doing things and not always being forced to pose. Lastly, make it about the baby! You want to do this because you want a memory of your pregnancy!
I have no idesa what his actual reasoning behind it is. He just said no, he just didn't see a "point" The photographers im looking at aren't expensive and are all relatively new to the business. I am going to talk to him again tonight, just need some ways to show him the meaning behind it.
I have no idesa what his actual reasoning behind it is. He just said no, he just didn't see a "point" The photographers im looking at aren't expensive and are all relatively new to the business. I am going to talk to him again tonight, just need some ways to show him the meaning behind it.
If all else fails just pull the "I'm going to be pushing your baby out my vagina, this is the least you can do for me" card.
HAHA I pulled that card already with getting a push present from him!! He told me a LONG time ago that the only push present I would be getting was the baby we would be having... Last night he told me he is going to give me my push present at my baby shower!!
The "point" is to have nice photos to remember the beautiful part of pregnancy and how amazing it is! My husband doesn't "get" it either but he knows it's important to me. He is less interested in the push present lol
Post by sugarbean17 on Mar 13, 2015 22:27:50 GMT -5
We will do one last family photo shoot before the baby is born. I will be pregnant in those photos so I guess I guess kind of... but I don't want it to just be about me being pregnant. We managed to get a good deal on a first year package for this little one so we will get newborn, 3mo, 6mo, 9mo, 12mo. I figured if we didn't do that this time with it being number three we may forget or keep putting it off and then have no professional photos of this one even though we do for the other two.
Post by missjenniebean on Mar 14, 2015 8:42:59 GMT -5
SO is in the process of starting his own business, so I finally told him it was okay to use me as a model for his pictures, he just has to buy me cute clothes first. heehehehe
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