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It used to be called a confinement. A woman was pregnant but it was improper to appear so in public. All that has certainly changed. Indeed, being pregnant and adding girth is a part of life. It is natural and nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, many ladies and couples want to record the special time when junior was on the inside sticking out. Here are some tips to make maternity shots memorable.

First, get the picture at the right time. If you are going to hire a professional, then the best time to schedule the appointment is during your 30th week. The belly is rounded and protruding enough to highlight without being so close to birth that you could miss it.

Second, try some variety. If it is warm weather, try some outside as well as inside shots. Indoor shots are best without a flash. The shadowing highlights the subject, the belly! If indoor lighting is insufficient, then stand by a window or add artificial lighting that accents the subject.

Include the whole family in some shots. After all, older siblings are part of the family. They could all be touching Mom’s abdomen or frame her in the middle of the group. Children like to act up and get attention so, if you hire a photographer, be sure they are good at getting the kids to cooperate, to be serious but not too serious.

If you are going to leave your abdomen covered, wear tight clothing. Get out the tank tops or shirts that fit six months before. These will highlight the changes that have taken place during these thirty weeks. Some woman want their bare belly showing in the picture. This can be done discreetly with proper clothing. Don’t wear something that would make you hide the picture after the birth.

When planning the picture, look around to make sure that your background is what you want remembered. If you have a pile of papers in the background, you may not want junior’s protrusion to be remembered that way. Instead, move to a different location or put up a backdrop like a sheet.

Also look ahead. Probably the person who will cherish this picture the most in years to come is the one not yet born. He or she will ponder life in the womb prior to birth and perhaps even how much his mother went through to bring him into the world. Therefore, plan the picture with him or her in mind.

Most importantly, choose a good photographer wisely. You could take this picture yourself but since it is once in a lifetime for the baby, i.e. to be in the thirtieth week of development, you will probably want a professional to record it. Get someone who is experienced with maternity photography, and have the knowledge and equipment to do it as you want. Ask for recommendations from friends. Consider ratings on the Internet. Make an appointment early to see if you have a rapport with them.  When all is just right, it will be a priceless memory for decades to come.

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