Introduction
pregnancy pictures• About the Guide
pregnancy picturesThe Basics
pregnancy photography• How to Prepare

Maternity Posing Tips
maternity photography guide• Posture
Pregnancy photography• Best Foot Forward
belly pics• The Crossover

Pregnancy photography• Finding a Pose I
belly pics• Finding a Pose II
belly pics• Placement of Hands

Maternity Posing Ideas
pregnancy• The Cradled Belly
maternity• The Proud Mom
belly pics• The Seated Triangle
Pregnancy tips• Just the Belly
Pregnancy photography• The Hands of Love
Pregnancy photography• Over the Belly
Pregnancy tips• Peek-a-boo
Couples:
Pregnancy tips• Face to Face
Pregnancy photography• The Kiss
Pregnancy tips• Prom Gone Wrong

Pregnancy photography

Nude and Semi-Nude
nude maternity photography• The Pregnant Nude
nude maternity photography• Coverage I
nude pregnancy portraits• Coverage II
nude pregnancy portraits• Nude Poses
nude pregnancy portraits• The Art Nude
nude pregnancy portraits• Lighting

Framing & Composition
Pregnancy photography• Framing
belly pics• Composition
maternity portraits• Line & Form
maternity portraits• Style & Tone

5 Common Problems with Maternity Portraits
maternity posing ideas• Backdrop Trouble
maternity posing ideas• On Camera Flash
belly pics• Harsh Lighting
maternity portraits• Unflattering Wardrobe
maternity portraits• Overprocessing

 

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How to Prepare

Maternity Portrait PosesThe best piece of advice I can give you is be prepared to take lots of photos. This means having a large card in your camera so you will be able to take at least a few hundred photos. You may not use it up, but it helps psychologically to have a cushion. If you don't have a large card, you may want to plan breaks so you can load images onto your computer.

You will want your subject to be as well rested as possible for the session. You should schedule your session at a time that isn't too late in the day so she is worn our, nor do you want to schedule too earlier because, well, most of us need an hour or two to look our best.

I suggest having a lint brush on hand to take care of any specks or flecks that might be on your subject's clothes. Her clothes should be as ready and wrinkle-free as possible.

If you are using a backdrop, make sure it is clean and also wrinkle-free. (For more on this, visit the section on backdrop trouble.)

Finally, you may want to put together a shot list — that is a list of poses and/or photos you would like to try. You don't need to box yourself into a specific set of photographs, but having a list to work from may help keep you focused and keep the photo session flowing.

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