will i regret not taking maternity photos?
Because they capture a special time in a woman's life when she is growing a new life inside her, I do believe a mom will regret not taking maternity photos. Looking back 13-15 years ago when I had my kids, I do not have any photos of my pregnancies and I wish I had.
These photos allow the expecting mother to document her pregnancy journey and remember it for years to come. They can also be shared with loved ones as a way to announce the pregnancy and celebrate the upcoming arrival of a new baby. Maternity photos can also serve as a reminder of the changes and growth the mother's body underwent during pregnancy, and can be a celebration of the strength and beauty of motherhood.
There are several reasons why most moms refuse to have maternity photos and in my 15 years of experience as a professional photographer.
you don't feel beautiful
I know, I know! you feel huge, swollen, and uncomfortable. Been there, trust me. However, there's just something so magical about a pregnant woman. Maybe I am bias because I am absolutely obsess with pregnant mommas and capturing the curves of their bodies but bottom line is, every single mom I have photographed has felt the magic I mentioned before which I can only describe it using one word: GODDESS
pictures with your partner
Taking maternity photos with your partner just hits a different level. Do you remember your engagement photos? what about your wedding photos? the intimacy and memories you created at those moments are so special, same things happens with maternity photos. This is fun activity that strengthens your bond and allows you to spend quality time together. As you grow old, your children, grandchildren, and future generations may want to see what you and your spouse looked like when you were their age.
you didn't do it with your first pregnancy, why now?
I heard this many times!
Most moms feel guilty for not taking maternity photos with their first born and refused to do them with their second/third pregnancies. Truth is, you will regret not getting maternity photos at all, facts! You can also do maternity photos and include your first children to create beautiful images.
I saw a post that said "family photos are so important to women because it is usually the only photos they get with their children" that is the realest thing I've ever read.
you may not get another chance
I always thought I would have a third baby! this is my biggest regret in life. I had a miscarriage between my first and second baby and I still think about that baby (tears are rolling down my cheeks as I type this)
This kind of pain is very difficult to explain. I often wonder what would've happened if that baby was here today?
In the end, my husband and I decided to just be a family of four and I never got to experience taking maternity pictures like the ones I provide to my clients. This is why I am so obsess of taking maternity pictures.
My biggest advice to you is, trust the process, find the right photographer for you, and get those memories captured. I have never heard any of my clients saying the regret taking maternity pictures with me but I have heard many many times how they regret not getting them done before.
