Nude Maternity Photos: Why You Might Want to Take the Leap
Nude Maternity Photos: Why You Might Want to Take the Leap
Maternity portraits are all about capturing and preserving the experience of your pregnancy, and just as every pregnancy is unique, every maternity photo shoot is unique too. I love embracing and highlighting my clients’ personal styles in every maternity session, and one of the ways we’ll customize your session is with your wardrobe…or lack thereof.
Nude maternity photos have always been a popular choice, but many moms-to-be are hesitant about trying them because of how exposed they might feel. I respect every client’s choice of what they’re comfortable with, but I’ve also seen how thrilled so many moms-to-be have been with their nude portraits! If you’re on the fence about nude maternity portraits, here’s why you might want to take the leap and give them a try.
Highlighting Your Beautiful Pregnant Form
Pregnancy is a one-of-a-kind experience for any mom, and there’s no greater symbol of this experience than your pregnant form. Your body will only look and feel this way for a short time, and for most moms, you’ll only have this experience once or twice in your life. Nude portraits shine the spotlight on your pregnant body in a way that nothing else can, serving as a vivid reminder of this time of life.
Empowering Yourself with Confidence
Many moms-to-be are self-conscious during their pregnancy. After all, your body is changing constantly and in ways you’ve probably never seen it change before, so it’s natural to have days when you aren’t comfortable in your own skin. But the fact is that pregnancy is an amazing act of nature and its beauty goes beyond our society’s fickle cosmetic trends because it holds the beauty of creating a new life. The adventure of putting aside your self-consciousness and embracing your gorgeous pregnant body can bring you a powerful new confidence.
Capturing a Versatile, Natural Look
Every mom-to-be has a different aesthetic she likes for her maternity portraits, from dramatic to whimsical and everything in between. If you want a natural, powerful look, there’s nothing quite like nude portraits. It brings attention to the fact that your pregnancy is the most natural process there is.
Maintaining Your Comfort Level
It’s important to keep in mind that there are many different ways to do nude maternity portraits, and nude photography doesn’t have to mean that everything is visible. I ensure that all of my clients’ nude maternity photos are classy and elegant, and we can stay within your comfort limits. There are plenty of strategies we can use to ensure that you always feel at ease - strategic posing, using fabrics to cover sensitive areas, covering specific areas with your hands or arms, and so on.
Creating Your Nude Maternity Photos in the Seattle Area
As a Mercer Island maternity photographer, I’m honored to create stunning and individualized maternity portraits for my clients regardless of whether you prefer nude portraits or you prefer to be fully dressed in luxe maternity gowns. To discuss your vision and start planning your session, contact Jaimié Birtel Photography.
