Maternity pics - when did you have them taken?

tonic

I know this gets asked every so often, so forgive me for asking again. 

When did you have your maternity photos taken? I'm thinking ~32 weeks... too soon, too late? 

Mrs.Wright07

I had mine done at 39 weeks the first time (nothing like waiting til the last minute) and 36 weeks this time.

kittylove

32 or 33 weeks is when I did mine. By that point I had a big belly but still felt good enough to get on the floor, or do an odd pose.  I think 33 weeks is a good point, your plenty big enough but still feel good in your own skin.

DoxieGal

Did mine at 34 weeks.

HisMrs07

I had mine done around 32 weeks last time, and will be having them done around 33 this time.

SJBride05

36ish weeks - my belly was the perfect size then.

llamakins

I think mine were in the early thirties and that was good--had a nice cute, but big bump. Now it feels huge, so I'm glad I had them done at that time. Also consider weather and where you'll be.

StefandTodd

I was 31 weeks.  The friend who offered to take them for me suggested later (like 35 weeks maybe?) but I was afraid I might have swelling in my face and hands and stuff and would feel self conscious about it if I got too late, but looking back I would've been fine with them up to 36 weeks (for looks and comfort).

Nocalwife

Most photographers want you around 8 months.  Anytime in the 8 months should be good to get them done.  It also is a personal preference.

AvaLikeLava

What others said. Photographers recommend between 32-36 weeks (unless you are carrying multiples). By then you should have a big enough belly to look super cute, but not uncomfortable.

Celyn

It depends what you want from the picture.  I wanted to document a big full belly, so I did it at 37 weeks.

ZoeMay06

I had mine done at 37 weeks and I love how they turned out, but I think 34-35 weeks would have been slightly better only because I dropped a few days before the shoot and I thought my belly was rounder and cuter when it was still up a little higher.

tonic

Thanks for all the advice! I'll probably aim for 32-34 weeks.