I just loved working with Laura for her maternity photos. We met in advance to see the studio, discuss the session, and to begin talking about her favorite colors. The color scheme of a session is important not only for wardrobe choices that are physically becoming and personally appealing to each client, but also for home decorating purposes. Your finished portraits should work well with your personal home décor, so that they look like they belong in your nursery, your bedroom and your living areas. Laura’s color choices for her home developed over a period of several weeks, so that by the time her 32 week maternity photo session rolled around we had all the color palette information that we needed for a well-planned session.
Laura chose to wear navy and burgundy for her gowns, lovely choices for both her complexion and her house. You don’t need to purchase your own gown at our studio, unless of course you would like to. To save you the time and expense, we offer a studio wardrobe of maternity gowns, blouses, and dresses to all expectant moms for their maternity session with us. Maternity gown choices can be combined with newborn wrap and prop selections for a coordinated set of maternity and newborn gallery photos to display in your home.
Although Laura told me that she does not like being photographed, she was eager for posing directions so that the most flattering photos of her baby bump would be captured.
Laura and Ryan were very excited about documenting pregnancy photos of this, their very last baby, an emotional landmark time in their family. She and Ryan make a strikingly handsome couple!
Including almost 5 year old Matthew in portraits with his expectant parents and new sister will be a memorable story to share with him over the years as he grows in his relationship with little sister Madison!
Moms often tell me that the very moments which were photographed are the very moments that they best remember, as photographs continue to retell their memories every time they look at them.
Expectant parents spend 9 months wondering, planning and falling in love! To capture pictures of this growing love within a woman is to tell a story of strength and beauty. Her beauty and anticipation is written all over her. Her shape, her glow, the way she looks towards her baby before he ever arrives into this world – all of these shout value and love. Dad’s involvement during a photo session fills out the story and involves him in the connection with their new baby before she is born.
Matthew’s anticipation and excitement for his sister Madison are a part of their forever family story too!
Baby bumps are beautiful at any time, but the best times for photos during your pregnancy are between weeks 30-34, when baby belly is nicely round but mom is more comfortable than she might become later in the pregnancy.
Maternity pictures are elegance and womanhood, all wrapped up in a miraculous bundle. Preserved in portraits, these moments make wonderful keepsakes of a precious time, a time capsule for your not yet born baby to enjoy later. A time that stands still and will be revisited over and over again for Laura, Ryan and their family.
Pregnancy is a beautiful touch of heaven and is worthy of photos that help you remember the excitement. I’m truly honored to capture each family story and can’t wait to meet each newborn. I would love to chat with you if you are considering in-studio maternity photos or maternity images at a beautifully lit outdoor location. Full maternity gown wardrobe available for sessions. Feel free to call me at (352) 213-1250 or contact me about your baby bump photos!
Maria says
Beautiful images! Mommy to be is glowing! Great useful info!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Mom wasn’t sure she would like her maternity photos but she knew she needed them. And she loves them! Her glow shows!
sydney says
Great tips! These images are so gorgeous!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thanks Sydney. Moms love to be pampered during these maternity sessions, and giving them tips so that their session is successful and pleases them is important to me. Glad you found the tips useful.
Gillian says
Planning for your session is so important. Thanks for sharing these helpful tips!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Planning is key to making good use of the time during a session and giving a product which the client truly wants and loves. Glad you enjoyed the post, Gillian.
Cydnee says
So good to know!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment too, Cyndee.
Kayla says
Planning is so important! These photos turned out wonderful!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thank you so much Kayla. I am glad you enjoyed the photos and agree with a strategic planning approach.
Gonzalo Verdeja says
Beautiful images, thanks for sharing your photo maternity tips 🙂
Andrea Sollenberger says
Hi there Gonzalo- glad to see that you appreciated the photos and the post content. So glad to capture maternity moments for moms.
Allison Anderson says
I love the pop of burgundy colour with her blonde hair and the grey background! A lot goes into planning a perfect maternity session. Your Gainsville clients will be we prepared!
Andrea Sollenberger says
The color contrast makes these colors even bolder and louder, I think. Sessions that are planned are so much smoother than those that are not. And moms are so very grateful to get the photos they really want which will best remind them of this passing season of their lives. Thanks for reading and leaving your kind words, Allison.
Caitlin Free says
These are such great tips to prepare for your maternity session!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Glad you found these pregnancy photo session tips useful Caitlin. It all starts with a good plan!
Fiona says
Beautifully captured and such meticulous planning is great for your clients!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Photographs of mom’s growing belly are such a special time for her to remember. Happy to plan it so that she remembers carrying her little one within and loves her photos!
Rachel says
Such a gorgeous family and mama! Wonderful tips! Thanks for sharing.
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thanks for stopping by Rachel. Glad you liked the post! I love planning and it’s amazing how relaxed moms and dads are when they arrive, knowing that every detail, maternity gown, pose for their Gainesville FL maternity session has been thought through in advance! Then the gorgeous relaxed smiles come!
Ryan Gonzales says
Great read and awesome images. Good job!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Every session is so different, but planning ahead and thinking forward makes moms love their maternity photos.
Annie Whitaker says
Absolutely beautiful maternity session!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thank you Annie! Always glad for your feedback.
RACHEL MANNING says
Such a beautiful set of maternity images. I love the ones with her son kissing her belly the most. Great idea to work together with each of your clients on wardrobe selection and have a selection of gowns to choose from. It ensures Mom loves her images!
Andrea Sollenberger says
I love little man kissing mom’s belly too. It’s a favorite. And yes, moms get to pick their selection of maternity gowns from my studio wardrobe. No need for them to invest in their own maternity photo session dresses!
Kate says
Love her dresses!
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thank you Kate!. Thanks for taking the time to leave your supportive comment!
seraphine says
Gorgeous portraits, the mother to be is glowing and the colors completely suite her. The tips are very useful when planning a maternity session.
Andrea Sollenberger says
So much goes into a session, and I find that planning tips make maternity sessions flow smoothly. I hope they help you too! Thanks for your compliments of my photography!
Tania says
This mama and her family are just gorgeous!
Andrea Sollenberger says
I am glad that you agree and I know that Mama and her family love these images too! Thanks Tania!
Nicole Manan says
Beautiful maternity photography and I love all your tips! The colors look so beautiful together.
Andrea Sollenberger says
Thanks for that Nicole. It is helpful to get comments and constructive feedback from fellow photographers!
Tamieka S says
Lots of great tips. Moms dress is simply beautiful. There was so much I loved about the images…beautiful.
Andrea Sollenberger says
I am glad to hear you love the helpful suggestions and mom’s gown. Thank you for your support, Tamieka!