Throughout pregnancy, I was never officially sold on the idea of maternity photos. I love to see other women embracing their growing shapes by capturing this special time, but I’m typically not as comfortable in front of the camera as I am behind it.
But I was faced with a small dilemma… every year I send a holiday card to our family and friends that typically includes a photo. I love to look back at what we’ve sent and see how our lives (and sometimes our faces!) have changed over the years. I toyed with the idea of just sending a card with a photo of our pup, but after a bit of crowd-sourcing, I decided that a few family photos of us may not be a bad idea – before we officially add another to the mix!
A good friend of ours, Jordan Herron, took these photos for us on a warm day in November when I was just about 28 weeks pregnant.
I was nervous about “looking huge” in the photos, but now looking through them, I’m so happy that we did this. If you’re on the fence about having a few nice pictures taken during pregnancy – just do it! Even if you never show them to anyone, you can always look back and remember how you were feeling during this unforgettable time.
photography by jordan herron
photography by jordan herron
photography by jordan herron
photography by jordan herron
photography by jordan herron
photography by jordan herron
And here’s our annual family card – since we’re only 11 days into January, I figured it’s not to late to wish you all a very happy 2013!
Maternity Shoots part 8 of 9
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5. 37-Week Maternity Photo Shoot by Mrs. Hopscotch
6. Maternity Shoot by Mrs. Sunglasses
7. Maternity Style by Photoshoots
8. Non-Maternity Maternity Photos by Mrs. Markers
9. Family Photos by Mrs. Chocolate
coconut / 8854 posts
I just want to say that you all look amazing! What beautiful hair you have!!
grapefruit / 4923 posts
these are wonderful! so glad your dog took part in the photos. i toyed with the idea of maternity photos but ultimately didn’t feel like paying for them, however i am going to ask my sister to take some pictures of me, my husband and our dogs so we have some photos of this special time!
clementine / 826 posts
I loooove your dog. White boxers are SO great.
apple seed / 1 posts
You look fantastic and very comfortable in your own skin.
blogger / cherry / 192 posts
@MrsBrewer: @maigi: thank you!
@edelweiss: definitely do it! just to have a few to commemorate the time, i don’t regret it at all
@belleoftheballe: thanks! i’m biased but i think they’re the best
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
I love your card!
blogger / pear / 1964 posts
Your photos look great! I think having them taken was a fantastic idea!
grapefruit / 4669 posts
So cute! I love that you have pretty pics of this time but they’re not all focused on the bump!
cantaloupe / 6397 posts
Great photos! You have a lovely little family
persimmon / 1171 posts
We did non-maternity maternity photos too (: I really wanted to do actual maternity pictures but couldn’t see what I would do with so many belly focused pictures. I’m glad we compromised and did something because I like looking at what was the start of our family. (:
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
Great pics! I’ve been planning on getting maternity photos done, but I couldn’t schedule them until the last week of January and I’m a little worried about it. I’m so big and uncomfortable right now that I know in another 2 1/2 weeks I’ll be feeling even more whale-like. I hope I end up liking them because it’s a reminder of that time in our lives, even if I don’t love the way I look!
coffee bean / 36 posts
These are lovely…same route we went for maternity shots. Beautiful family!