When I was pregnant with Mavrick, I didn’t opt to take any maternity shots. I considered it, but when it was time to actually go for it, I started having stretch marks on my bump so belly shots were out of the question. One thing lead to another and it just didn’t happen. Then I got pregnant with Sienna and I knew I wanted some bump shots, but covered. I figured it would be great for her to have something her brother didn’t. A second pregnancy isn’t like a first — we don’t have time to remember all the little milestones — so capturing my bump seemed so much more important this time around.
My friend and oh-so talented photographer Christina Esteban offered to take pictures of Sienna in womb. Here are just a few of my favorite shots. I was about 38 weeks here, I was ready to pop. I can’t believe it’s been over two months already!
My original plan was to wear a dress, but the weather didn’t permit it. It was the month of May, but it was cold, wet and there was fog. Even my hair ended up having a life of its own. Regardless, I love how the pictures came out.
Did you take maternity pictures? Like me, if you didn’t the first time around, will you consider it for the second?
Images : Christina Esteban
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hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I LOVE the last picture! I didn’t take maternity pics but I will next time!
pomegranate / 3716 posts
You look so lovely!! this is something i definitely want as well!
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
LOVED your maternity photos! I want to take them… need to get them scheduled ASAP!
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
You’re soooooo beautiful!!!! Your pictures came out amazing!!!
I definitely want maternity pictures done, but I’m a cheapo, so I’m hoping I can train my best friend how to use my dSLR and have her take them for me, haha.
pomegranate / 3053 posts
Great shots! I didn’t with my first but did with my second, but it was only a studio shot. Nothing nice like yours! I figured…better than nothing!
I guess I wasn’t feeling too hot while pregnant with both of my boys.
coconut / 8681 posts
I love these pictures! You look amazing.
I’m not doing maternity photos with this one but I may do it with a future pregnancy!
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
Beautiful pictures!
GOLD / pomelo / 5167 posts
@Adira: Aw, thank you so much. Actually having a friend take pictures is perfectly fine. I would suggest you both look up ideas though, that way you won’t feel “lost” when it’s time to shoot.
GOLD / pomelo / 5167 posts
@erwoo: Better than nothing is right. I’m sure they are great.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
So beautiful. I love how the photos have an easiness about them.
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
gorgeous! so special…
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
You are gorgeous!! I love the feel of all these pictures – so serene and ethereal
GOLD / pomelo / 5167 posts
@Mrs. High Heels: that’s the fog. hehe
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
Beautiful pictures!!
pea / 15 posts
My faves are the 2nd one with the road (amazing horizon composition) and the closeup one of your necklace and yummy boots!