Real talk – Most moms are on the fence about a maternity session because they’re not exactly feeling “camera ready.”
I can totally relate to feeling this way! You’re going through a bunch of changes, and it can be tough to feel glamorous when you’re often just tired and aiming for comfort right!
You don’t get many opportunities to do a maternity session, and most regret not doing it. So whether it’s feeling a bit cheesy or not quite loving how you look these days, here are some compelling reasons why your maternity session is a must:
Maternity photos can be a day of self-care!
What if your maternity shoot could be a day all about you?
Picture this: professional hair and makeup, your favorite outfit, and feeling absolutely gorgeous. Turn this photo session into a celebration of yourself and your journey.
But why stop there?
You can extend this special occasion into a full day of pampering. Start with a relaxing spa visit for a prenatal massage or a mani pedi. Then, enjoy a leisurely lunch at your favorite café, indulging in some cravings or trying something new. Make this photo session a celebration of yourself and your journey!
What you are doing deserves to be celebrated! There will be days that your body most likely doesn’t feel like your own any longer. Nine months where you now reconsider the things you eat and do because of the little life you are creating within you. It’s a beautiful sacrifice that has earned a day of pampering.
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Maternity photos let you get “before and after” images at the newborn session!
Ok this one is so fun.
Imagine capturing your pregnancy journey with a beautiful photo today, and later pairing it with one of you holding your newborn.
This visual transformation is so beautiful to see when the images otherwise look the same, except in the “after” you’re holding a baby instead of your belly!
Documenting all the family’s love and excitement for little Jack’s arrival was such an honor and joy!
This journey is worth documenting and your professional photos are worth displaying.
Photos are the story of your life, and maternity photos capture such an important time in your life. As you get ready to welcome your new little one into your life, take the time to connect with your partner and document your parenthood journey. It is one of the most amazing things that will ever happen to you both! It’s a time that deserves professional photography.
Hopefully now you see that investing in a maternity session can be your chance to celebrate everything your body is doing right now, really bond with your nearest and dearest, and freeze this special time in a way that’s totally unique to you.
So, even if you’re feeling a little shy or you’re not sure about how you look, just go for it. Let’s make some gorgeous memories that are all about you, that’ll have you grinning every time you look back at them. You won’t regret it!
I hope reading Reasons Why Your Maternity Session is a Must | St. Louis Motherhood Photographer has convinced you how important they are! If you’re still looking for a St. Louis Maternity Photographer, click here to see my portfolio of images and follow the steps to inquire.
