Anyone else shy but maternity portraits anyways?

PenelopePond

I really hate having my picture taken.  I just feel silly and I get all shy and flustered.  I talked DH into going to JCP next weekend for some pictures.  Nothing to elaborate, just something nice to look back on.  Anyways, I'm nervous about them.  What to wear.  The poses.  Whether or not my big fat swollen feet/ankles/fingers should be in the pictures.  Anyone else like this but do it anyways?  Any suggestions?

New Mrs

For what to wear - I would stick to solids and something simple and timeless. I personally would not want my ankles to show in mine...but at this point I don't have ankles..I have a really long thighs. I googled a bunch of "maternity pic" images and saved a few of my faves. My sis will be going to the beach with DH and I next weekend to take a few. Good luck and have fun!

NewMrs07

You can take a look at mine for ideas. Not all of them turned out great but there are a few that I really like. We decided to do the shots outdoors on the beach and I think that worked out really well. But I wasn't shy about showing my belly to people that were there, for me it wasn't a big deal and it was too hot to be covered anyway!

photographybyrebeccaleimbach.com

Go to "client proofing" and type in villa

DiscusCoach

I just want to make sure my multiple chins are hidden as well as possible. I would also like some artsy shots. A friend of mine who just started a photography business is doing ours.

adelaide526

I had some taken as well and they are fabulous.  You should make sure you are going to a photographer who has done the maternity pics before, just so they are aware of the different poses and things.  Remember that they are the professional and will know the best poses and outfits that are best, even though they may feel silly to you. 

Have a blast doing them so you will have a nice story to tell your bebe when he/she can see what mummy looked like when she was pregnant.  Good luck.