I feel like I need to get on the ball with this but I don't even know where to start. Are you planning on doing maternity pictures, or did you the first time around (if you're a STM+)? What about newborn pictures? I also have no idea where to start looking for photographers or what to expect in terms of pricing. If you have had them done, or are planning on it with this pregnancy, how did you find your photographer? Did you google and look at reviews, or go by word of mouth? I just don't want to end up with awful or creepy pictures... like this:
Or this:
Re: Maternity Pictures/Newborn Pictures
Good luck - I'm finding it overwhelming so far.
1st BFP-8/17/12! Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US. D&C.
2nd BFP-2/13/13! Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
3rd BFP-5/22/13! By early June, progesterone plummeting. Another loss.
August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
and, eek....i haven't even thought about newborn.
Some of my friends have used their wedding photographers but mine doesn't do newborns. Maybe ask for a recommendation from them?
1st BFP-8/17/12! Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US. D&C.
2nd BFP-2/13/13! Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
3rd BFP-5/22/13! By early June, progesterone plummeting. Another loss.
August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
As far as picking a photog what I did was search Pinterest. I just moved out of state and searched "(my new city) newborn photography" and then went from there. Most photag's post their work on Pinterest from their blogs.
I'm looking for a maternity photographer and have an idea who I'd like to work with based on her portfolio. She charged $600 with all images. I plan to do my own newborn photos since I have 3 more years of experience under my belt and have shot around 50 newborns since then. Otherwise, the BEST and I do mean the best newborn photographer in the area easily charges $2k, but she does amazing work.
Me: 31, DH: 34, Married 5/29/05
BFP #1: 6/22/10, EDD 3/6/11, DS born 2/25/11 @ 38w5d
BFP #2: 7/27/13, EDD 4/9/14, CP 8/3/13
BFP #3: 8/31/13, EDD 5/10/13, DD born med-free 5/9/14 @ 39w6d
I didn't look into finding a newborn photographer before DD was born. Then, it turned out my hospital has photographers that come by the maternity ward everyday to take newborn photos. They don't charge you for the session, only charge you for the prints if you decide to buy any. Of course I wanted a cd with the photos, so I bought the most expensive package which ended up being $170 for a bunch of prints in different sizes (8 poses) and the cd.
DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015
And if anyone knows of anyone in the Orange County area that doesn't charge upwards of $1,000 for newborn photos please PM me!
30 weeks is slightly on the early side. I did mine at 33 weeks and it's amazing the difference! Obviously crappy picture was 30 and the blue shirt was 33. I kinda wish I had waited until 35.
30 weeks is slightly on the early side. I did mine at 33 weeks and it's amazing the difference! Obviously crappy picture was 30 and the blue shirt was 33. I kinda wish I had waited until 35.
Honestly I've thought of that. I've just really lacked energy so far and can't imagine how I will feel after about 30 weeks or if I would even want to stand around for pictures. I know that seems pretty pre Madonna but I've never felt so ... "blah" in my life. Just your 3 weeks difference was a big one! And I have looked on pinterest and notice 30 weeks probably won't be big enough
ETA: @SSoegaard2011 I sent you a PM. I live in your area and I was wondering about your photographer!
1st BFP-8/17/12! Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US. D&C.
2nd BFP-2/13/13! Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
3rd BFP-5/22/13! By early June, progesterone plummeting. Another loss.
August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14