I love to photograph growing bellies and newborn babies and that is why I offer my clients a package that includes both sessions.
Prenatal photography is a growing trend for new moms and an event well worth photographing. This time goes by so quickly and speaking from experience – it is something that is hard to remember without images to bring you back. Babies grow so quickly and the newborn stage is so precious. After only a month or two parent's are shocked by how much they grow and the newborn stage, unless photographed is hard to recall.
It's these reasons that I explain to my clients why it's so important to have me there as soon after the baby arrives as possible.
When I am doing prenatal photography I recommend doing it within the 8th calendar month of the pregnancy. I find that it's during this time that mom is still feeling good and her belly is still at a size where posing for shots is comfortable. Always on location – I look for natural light and interesting compositions. It's important that both compliment my subject and make them look as great as possible.
Baby photography is always a bit more challenging as I always go by the baby's schedule which can be very unpredictable! I never schedule less than 2 hours for the shoot and work hard to get a big variety of shots. I include details of the baby's room, baby awake, baby sleeping, baby eating, family groupings, siblings, toys, and anything I can find in the home that represents a new born baby.
I always look for new and interesting elements when doing prenatal and baby photography so that my work is always fresh and inspiring.
Elizabeth Soergel is a Vancouver BC based wedding and portrait photographer with over 10 years of experience.
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