best month to take maternity photos?

"I want to make sure I'm showing"

"I don't want to look too big"

These are the two concerns my clients have before they book a session with me. When is the right time though?

As a general rule, we maternity photographers recommend clients to schedule their sessions when they are between 28-30 weeks. During this period, mommas for the most part, are "showing" enough belly to do maternity photos. This is because typically, your bump becomes noticeable during your second trimester. For some women, their bump may not be noticeable until the end of the second trimester and even into the third trimester.

Why you shouldn't wait after 30 weeks even if you feel like you are not showing enough?

I always tell my clients that is better to capture their maternity photos between 28-30 vs waiting for their bellies to get bigger. BUT WHY?

After the 30 weeks, specially between 32-38, mommas may be dealing with a variety of physical symptoms, such as pain, swollen ankles and feet, discomfort, and overall a lack of flexibility. Lastly, be mindful that babies sometimes can make an unexpected early arrival.

So remember to book your maternity session ahead and select a month to book in which you will be at 28-30 weeks of pregnancy, this way your baby bump will be well established by then and you should still be feeling good, as well as comfortable.