How does the maternity book work?

We always highlight how we love photographing a family's gestational period, how beautiful it is to capture this incredible phase of a woman's life, and how magical and exciting the expectations of this moment are!

In this sense, here are some tips that can help you plan your Maternity Photography Woodlands.

- When should I perform the session?

The most interesting time to carry out the gestational book is between 24 and 30 weeks of gestation. In this period, the belly is already well designed and the mother still does not have difficulties in positioning or uncomfortable swelling. From the eighth month, your body will be preparing for childbirth and accumulating a lot of fluid. In this way, the bumps start to appear in areas such as the face, nose and lips... In addition, before the end of the eighth month, the belly is still with a more defined shape, which allows more interesting photos, with that “ round belly”.

The tip is to schedule your session in advance for your best planning.

- What clothes to wear?

Give preference to plain and timeless colors, at least for part of the session. Imagine yourself and your family looking at the photos 20 years from now, for example... how would you like to see yourself? Remember that fashions pass, but your story is forever.

Choose at least one look that shows your belly (top and skirt, lingerie, crop top...). Your curves from this phase are the most incredible a woman can have, so we want to show them off.

With that in mind, we at Familymoment Photography have prepared a beautiful collection of costumes for the gestational books, with pieces that value the shapes of the pregnant woman and convey all the joy of that moment.

When the family participates in the photos, it's important to think about the harmony of the ensemble, so everyone's clothes should be matching each other.

   - Do I need to wear makeup?

It's always good to wear makeup in the photos, especially when it comes to such a special record... These photos are nicer and lighter when Mom wears light makeup, without too many extravagances. Pay attention to your eyes, a well-applied eye shadow can lift your eyes and a good mascara helps to make your eyes stand out. Well-prepared, non-glossy skin is very pleasant. Contouring can help to highlight the shapes of the face.

Avoid very flashy colors, shimmery eye shadows, shimmer highlighters and very creamy lipsticks (as these can stain clothes when changing).

It is important to remember that make up for photos is different than make up for events, for example. So, prioritize the most natural and matte tones.

It is worth mentioning that a good brush in the hair will also contribute to highlight the facial expressions. A touch of volume at the roots gives a beautiful frame to the face.

- Should I take Daddy too? And the older brothers?

Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman's life, but it is also a magical time for the whole family. Dad should always be part of the photo shoot of this sweet wait, as well as older brothers, who are full of expectations and curiosities at this stage.

Imagine how exciting it will be for the new member of the family to see these photos and be sure that they were already very loved before they were born!

- I don't know how to pose...

This is also no problem, as one of the functions of the professional family photography woodlands tx team is to guide the pregnant woman during the photo session, suggesting positions for the hands, body, leading the look and bringing out the best angles of that moment.

Call us and let's plan a beautiful rehearsal to immortalize the memories of this special phase!