April 3, 2020

DIY Maternity Photo Guide

A free photography guide for expecting mothers during this time of Coronavirus quarantine.

I started thinking about all of the other mamas like me who were in their third trimester and unlike me had no professional photography experience to document the most magical moment of their pregnancy.  First time moms and and last time moms I see you! You are hunkered in at home. It’s scary this epidemic. You are unable to see your own mothers and friends.  No baby showers, your baby moon may have been canceled, you may be feeling like you had to let go of quite a lot. Covid-19 is sad, real, and more super scary. But we still can’t help but wish for the celebrations of life that a new baby brings.

My heart feels your pain and I am there with you.  So, I have created this guide for expecting moms. It’s free to download and runs you through everything that is going on in my head when I am doing a maternity shoot for a client from lighting basics to posing to inspiration.  I hope it helps you in some way capture this moment in time. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Baby we’re in this together!

And please stay in touch. I would love to see how this all goes for you. It is my first attempt at teaching something like this and I have made the guide pretty comprehensive. I am always here to answer questions that may arise.

Topics Covered:

  • Lighting Basics
  • Posing
  • What to Wear
  • Helpful Products
  • Reference and Inspiration
  • Adding Daddy, Siblings & Pets

  1. Katelyn Janosch says:

    thank you!

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