Pregnancy photography: better in the studio or outdoors?
Several years have passed since I first started
photographing baby bumps, and at this point I can afford to take stock of them.
Most of the pregnancy photoshoots were done in the studio.
Whether for a matter of convenience or for a matter of privacy, the studio is
still the preferred place for clients.
The studio is also quite comfortable for the
photographer who has already positioned the lights in the best possible way,
has already prepared the set and the accessories to be used and is in any case
in his environment, therefore able to face and resolve any unforeseen event
that may happen, in peace.
Customers, for their part, feel protected from
prying eyes, they feel freer to uncover their bumps and can have their
underwear photographed in complete serenity, also reassured by the
professionalism of the photographer.
Things get
complicated, however, when a child also participates in the photo session.
The photos in which a brother or sister is present
are certainly very tender: it is fun to observe the way in which they relate to
the baby who will be born shortly, to see the delicacy with which they caress
the mother's belly with full eyes of joy but also of anxiety for what is about
to happen.
Too bad that the attention of a young model or
model lasts only a few minutes, it is practically impossible to keep children
busy, available and interested in the photo session for more than 15-20 minutes
. After this time, in fact, they begin to become restless, capricious and
unmanageable to the point that, generally, even the father begins to get
nervous and consequently also the mother who would like this moment to remain
idyllic forever.
It's true, there is less privacy, mothers feel a
little more awkward because they are not very used to being the center of
attention of even a small and occasional audience. It happens, in fact, that
even if you choose rather isolated locations, you can always meet some curious
people and even if they are generally limited to a few glances of curiosity and
admiration they can be annoying and ruin the dreamy atmosphere.
However there is something very powerful about
doing the Woodlands outdoor Photographers.
Taking the natural beauty of a woman who is about to bring new life into the
world and putting it into the majesty of the great outdoors is simply breath-taking.
Outdoors, any small companion is distracted by the
landscape and by the continuous change of things and even if his availability
does not exceed 20 minutes, outdoors he is less irritable and more distracted
by the thousand little adventures that can happen and therefore you can
complete the photo session with less anger from the father.
That's why the choice of doing the pregnancy photo shoot outdoors is
becoming more and more frequent, especially among young couples.
I have prepared a small guide to photo shoots for
pregnancy and maternity, contact me immediately and I will send you a copy without
any commitment on your part.
But there is another possibility, a little less
exploited but equally wonderful: taking photos of the pregnancy photo session
directly at home!
When you
photograph a mother in her home, she feels at ease in a way that is like no
other.
This is a great reason to have maternity
photography sessions at a client's home but it's not the main reason I
recommend it. As a photographer I feel it is my responsibility to help my
subjects feel comfortable and able to perform at their best, regardless of
where we are shooting. I pride myself on my ability to do this, I believe this
is an important feature, if not the main reason my clients come to me and not
another photographer in the area.
But the real reason why I recommend doing the
pregnancy photo sessions at home is that I think it's wonderful for a couple to
have photos that show the expectation of their baby in a realistic way: how the
rooms have been prepared, the new crib, the heat, the colors, the light and all
the love that you breathe in the air of your own home.
So, if you're thinking about scheduling a Maternity Photographers Woodlands in the coming weeks, consider
using your home as a photo shoot.
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