Maternity photography is the latest craze of the new generation expectant parents.
There are sufficient reasons to support this craze.
This is a unique chance to conserve the memories related with early stage of married life.
Maternity photography is more meaningful for you.
It conserves true emotions and expressions that you have during various stages of pregnancy.
Unlike other photographs, the craze to see maternity photographs again and again remains same throughout the life.
These photographs strengthen your relationship bond with children.
Children too feel more close to you when they see themselves in your womb.
This photography exposes the hardships you face during pregnancy period.
We can say that maternity photographs define your experiences in digital form.
The purpose of maternity photography is not to present you like a model.
Instead, it is focused to capture the unusual bodily developments and changes during various stages of pregnancy.
Making these photographs impressive is not the primary aim of photography.
The main aim is to make these photographs more convincing and expressing.
To make these photographs more self-revealing, you need to prepare yourself in advance - mentally and physically both.
You yourself have to deal with psychological issues.
It is primarily related with privacy.
Maternity photography has no limits of exposing.
It is you, who have to decide the limits.
There is no compulsion to expose beyond the limits.
Do not go for the photography, if you do not enjoy it.
If you have any doubt about the maternity photography and related aspects, clear it prior to the first shoot.
Involvement of someone emotionally close to you can resolve many psychological issues.
Do not make the photography too personal.
Try to involve your relatives, especially aunties, uncles, parents and grandparents.
Their involvement makes the photographs more meaning and valuable.
When we talk about the physical preparation for maternity photography, we talk about various issues.
More important of those are dresses, makeup, locations and poses.
Maternity apparel stores offer specially designed clothes for this purpose.
Prefer to put on free flowing dresses with least strings.
Do not wear the clothes with tight elastics over the belly.
Heel shoes or sandals are the big 'NO'.
To bring the freshness in every session, change your clothing style.
Gowns, frocks and shirts are good options.
Do not put on dark makeup for the photography session.
Light powder application is OK.
Put some powder over the belly area that is to be captured.
Selection of outdoor and indoor locations depends upon the pregnancy stage and physical condition.
There are no copybook styles for photography.
You may decide the poses at your own according to your comfort and privacy level.
I would advise not to neglect doctor's advice for the sake of maternity photography.