@VitaLuna I'm with you with the prices. While I believe the people that charge so much are talented and deserve the money they charge, there is no chance in hell I would be able to afford that (there is probably a list of 100 things I could buy with all that money). Not sure exactly what camera my SO's sister used, but we woke up really early on Sunday and took some nice pictures (the ones I posted above). Nothing fancy, but I'm really happy we got them. We just used Pinterest for a couple poses!
Surprise BFP! 06/08/15
Nadine GraceMarie 02/10/16
Diagnosed with placenta increta post delivery:
emergency partial hysterectomy - cervix and ovaries still intact Gestational surrogacy or adoption TBD
@VitaLuna ..... Try finding photographers through facebook pages. Thats how they advertise these days. I won't post mine due to last name in them and I don't like putting face all over the bump boards. I paid 125 and got 15 edits on a flash drive all prints are extra. I've never heard of anyone charging more then 200 and I live in Chicago. Ours were reasonably priced and professionally done. Ask friends that have got photos taken who they used. You have to know someone who has a good photographer connection or look on fb pages like I said!
Two local ones that were cheaper never replied (nice business practice, huh?). There are two others that friends recommended (that I get the impression are momtographers) that are still in the $250-300 range. And I live in a MCOL area!
Bringing this thread back to ask a quick question --
I have maternity pictures this weekend and usually with DD's milestone pictures, I've been super casual with outfits, hair, and makeup. Like, things we wear and look like everyday. (ie, straight hair, everyday makeup) Natural hair is wavy. I "could" "try" (lots of quotes) and do something like this below with my hair to make it structured wavy/curly (whatever the hip name of it is) however, I'm totally a beginner with hair like this and I've only done it one other time for a wedding where I followed YouTube and pinned the curls up. It turned out beautiful but I'm nervous if I try this tomorrow morning and it looks horrible, I won't have time to do anything else.
Long story short - would you ladies do your normal routine with maternity pictures or try to jazz them up a bit?
Married: 2012 --- BFP: 2013 - Little Miss arrived: 2014 --- BFP #2: 2015 - EDD: 2/2016 (Team Green)
I chose to do my normal routine for a casual date night with DH. Something in between I guess. Wanted to look natural and like myself but still a little done up.
I coaxed my husband away from the shed, set up the tripod & got a few happy snaps before our little girl graces us with her presence. These are some of my favs! (Taken at 38+3)
Try local colleges/art schools for photography students. They are often willing and cheap, especially if portrait photography is what they want to do. They may want to use a few photos for class credit/portfolios, but it can be well worth it as they typically work super cheap or even free. Sometimes tbey may even team up to cover more ideas and angles. Also a good option for cheap wedding and other event photography.
We ended up setting up the tripod and taking the pictures ourselves with my DSLR. My husband and I are both very artsy and thought it'd be fun to take the pictures ourselves.
I did mine at 35 weeks and did everyday hair and make up. I also hired a photographer for $175 but that included 25 pictures color and black and white.
My sister did some maternity photos for me at the local sailing club at 38 weeks & 3 days. Probably should have remembered the lipstick or maybe make-up in general but I am happy with them.
Re: Maternity Photos
Surprise BFP! 06/08/15
Nadine GraceMarie 02/10/16
Diagnosed with placenta increta post delivery: emergency partial hysterectomy - cervix and ovaries still intact
Gestational surrogacy or adoption TBD
It was so cold and I had to pee so bad but I am happy with my pics! Here is the one I like most.
I have maternity pictures this weekend and usually with DD's milestone pictures, I've been super casual with outfits, hair, and makeup. Like, things we wear and look like everyday. (ie, straight hair, everyday makeup) Natural hair is wavy. I "could" "try" (lots of quotes) and do something like this below with my hair to make it structured wavy/curly (whatever the hip name of it is) however, I'm totally a beginner with hair like this and I've only done it one other time for a wedding where I followed YouTube and pinned the curls up. It turned out beautiful but I'm nervous if I try this tomorrow morning and it looks horrible, I won't have time to do anything else.
Long story short - would you ladies do your normal routine with maternity pictures or try to jazz them up a bit?
Have fun I'm sure they will turn out great!
(Taken at 38+3)
I did mine at 35 weeks and did everyday hair and make up. I also hired a photographer for $175 but that included 25 pictures color and black and white.
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