Have you ever wondered why a pregnant woman looks like they are glowing? Their skin exudes luminosity and oozes radiance! Well, the truth is, when you are pregnant your blood flow in your body increases by 50% making your skin look brighter. As a maternity photographer, I love being able to capture this in portraits!
Pregnancy is not always easy for everyone. We can be sick, not quite look “pregnant”, dealing with a constant full feeling, or just feel gross overall. Some women would say I am not taking maternity portraits because I don’t look or feel my best. But a nudge from a significant other or a parent or a guilty feeling of wanting but not wanting to remember this moment in time and you end up in my studio. First and foremost, I recommend treating yourself to hair and makeup. It makes such a difference in your portraits. Your makeup artist will focus and highlight on the best features that make you- you! Having hair and makeup will boost your confidence in that next step of feeling that glow you have but don’t quite see yet.
When I look through my camera lens at these women that come into my studio I am blown away by the strength and beauty I see! Of course, hair and makeup help, but that inner glow that seeps out during our sessions is absolutely incredible to see. I don’t usually show clients mid-session what I am seeing behind the camera, but I can’t help not giving a sneak peek sometimes as most women don’t realize they are still that confident, incredibly beautiful women they have always been. I have clients say, I can’t believe that is me?! So that feeling of not feeling great on the inside or outside can instantly change a woman’s perception of their pregnancy and in the end, they are glad they froze time just for a moment. We hope to see you in the studio soon so you are able to capture and remember that pregnancy glow you didn’t realize you had before your portraits!
