AN ELEGANT & TASTEFUL HOMAGE TO MOTHERHOOD

When thinking of your maternity session, it is important to decide what you would like to get out of your session and pictures. For some, a simple documentation of their bump along with their family is plenty to mark this moment. For others, it is an opportunity to showcase theirchanging maternal shape in a way that not only documents but honors the rite of womanhood. If this sounds like you, you might be looking for a Fine Art Maternity session.

Jacksonville Maternity Photography Guide

Pregnancy is a journey

Being a mom of 4 beautiful children, I understand the hardships that we must endure to create precious babies. Perhaps you have not reached these moments yet, from back aches, to feeling nauseous, swelling feet, and constant fatigue. We sometimes forget the most wonderful parts, such as having radiant hair like never before, glowing skin, and extra curves in the right places. Embracing the benefits can help ensure that you have the confidence that you should feel and sheer joy of what is to come. Your path to motherhood in Jacksonville, FL has some advantages, like not having to deal with snow, even though the cool temperature would be welcoming when you’re overheating. When planning to do your Maternity photo session, the first thing you will have to think about is whether to have the session completed indoors or outdoors. While both have advantages and disadvantages, you have to think of what you want to achieve with the photos. Below I have compiled a pros & cons comparison to help with the decision making process.

Sleep is an essential part of feeling & looking great. As sleep gets harder I would recommend investing in a body pillow to reduce back pain and tossing and turning all night. Taking extra moments to take nice walks will help relax you and reduce your stress. Yes, all these things will help make your photography session even more magical.

Typically we like to schedule our maternity sessions between 28-36 weeks depending on your personal comfort and availability. If, however,you have twins like I did, that shortens the timeline. The goal is to have some roundness while also retaining enough mobility for posing. If you have specific ideas you would like to discuss or questions in general feel free to contact us. If you are not sure how to pose ordon’t know what to do, don’t worry – we will guide you along and help you pose while making sure you are comfortable and, most importantly, enjoying yourself.

We like to schedule newborns at the same time as maternity sessions, even though they are tentative dates. It helps us plan for their arrival. Plus, your first thought is not centered around needing to schedule your photographer when you’re giving birth. I assure you, this is not what you will be thinking about at that moment. But, as with most things, when so much is happening in our lives, time will pass quickly and we are bound to forget to schedule these sessions or will get to them too late to capture what we wanted in the first place. We do book far in advance to make sure we can accommodate changes and do not overbook ourselves.
There is a large community in the Jacksonville Moms group that has lots of information about topics you may be thinking about in the future. Check them out to find info on where activities are happening or meet-ups for parents

Day of your Maternity Session

We strongly encourage you to get plenty of rest the night before your session. Ensure to set aside any props, dresses, or special items you want to include in your photos. Arrive early, since sometimes traffic and other circumstances can cause us to be late.