Have you ever asked yourself why professional maternity photography matters? Why not just have a friend snap some photos with your iPhone?
There is value in all the different ways to capture your experience! Don’t get me wrong! Sometimes those little snapshots with friends, wrapped up in a moment (like your baby shower!) are pictures you cherish forever. I’m not here to judge how you document your pregnancy journey. But I do want to offer some perspectives from someone who specializes in the first year of life photography- that might help you decide if you want to invest in your maternity images!
There is a big difference between professional and untrained photos. And while some people chose to forego studio or outdoor maternity sessions with a photographer, there are a lot of reasons to consider it. And I want you to make an informed decision!
Here are some reasons why Professional Maternity Photography matters:
Choosing a professional photographer ensures you are posed in the most flattering way:
Have you ever seen a photo of yourself and not liked the way you looked? Chances are, it wasn’t you – it was the pose. When you have been working with expecting mamas as long as I have, you understand the positions and poses that are most flattering to all pregnant bodies. There can be the smallest tweaks or hand movements that can make the world of difference in how satisfied you are with a photo.
We take the full scope of what people see in real life, translate it through a pose, and capture it with our camera. This is very different than a quick snap on the go, which really doesn’t grasp what you look or feel like.
Professional photographers often have client closets filled with many dress and gown options to choose from:
My client closet here at Yaffa Koff Photography Studio is one of the most important parts of my experience that I offer! I have curated dozens of pieces that are designed to make expecting moms feel gorgeous. Listen, I’ve been pregnant more than once myself. I know all the rapid changes that are occurring can have a toll on our mental health. Sometimes we just want to feel like the gorgeous, amazing mom growing a human life that we know we are! We can feel those kicks and understand we are literally making LIFE! But also our feet are swollen and everything aches. Come into the studio for a day of pampering and getting dressed up in clothes that make you feel incredible.
Both you and your partner can be part of the session, instead of using a cell phone and one of you has to take the images:
While you are the pregnant person, it’s a big life change for your partner too! You are doing this together- how nice is it to have images of you BOTH? This is why I always recommend professional maternity photography to my expecting parents. No more juggling the phone or setting up a tripod. Just relax and enjoy the experience. Your journey deserves to be captured.
The images will be high quality, and you get many options for what you can do with the images, ranging from printing large, high-quality canvases to gorgeous heirloom albums:
These are the images that will line the hallway for your kids as they grow up. These are the pictures you will look back on and cherish as you grow old. You want them to be high quality, well-posed, with good lighting and wardrobe. You can keep them forever in an album or get a canvas to hang on the wall. No matter how you enjoy these photos, you’ll keep them for years to come.
So this is why Professional Maternity Photography matters! If you are interested in a session, reach out today!