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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Over the Belly

Professional Pregnancy PortraitsProfessional Pregnancy Portraits

The pose above could work as a cute "can I see my feet?" photograph. However, that is not the intent. Rather, this image is meant to be photographed from below.

 

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This is a simple, fun, and easy to accomplish. You are essentially choosing between two focal points, the mom-to-be's face or her pregnant belly. Each can work as well as the other. A shallow depth of field will clarify your choice, a wide depth of field will keep everything in focus.

Professional Pregnancy PortraitsProfessional Pregnancy Portraits

Depending on the exact angle, the mom-to-be's expression, the style of light and the size and shape of the belly, you can have a photo which is sweet, funny, artistic or even startling.

Professional Pregnancy Portraits

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