We made the decision since we are having a photographer at the babies birth and then also having newborn photos taken at the house soon after, that we would forego a professional shoot and do some DIY maternity photos.
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Part of me wanted to hire a professional and part of me thought it was sort of a waste, since the photos would most likely never be something we would hang on a wall in the living room or use for Christmas cards.
I would like to document how large my belly has grown, but I’ve been doing that myself thus far and will continue to. So, yesterday I thought maybe I’d get a bit more creative and try to take something better than mirror photos. Here’s what I did with the camera hiding in one hand, and I think later today I’m going to get really brave and try the tripod and timer!
Liz is a just a mom trying to keep it real about how little she sleeps, how often she gets puked on and how much she loves them. You can find her here every day writing about real-mom moments.
Heather says
These are great!! Great lighting!
d.a.r. says
oh my gosh, these are fantastic!!!
Lucy Marie says
Those are great! I would have never guessed you did them yourself.
Mrs. Hesson says
Awww these are super sweet. 🙂
Kristen says
good job girl!
Laina says
Thanks for sharing. What a perfectly round little belly you have! I’m sure you are adorable in person :)The first picture in black and white is my favorite. I felt the same way about pregnancy pictures when I was pregnant and didn’t really take much at the time. Now I look back on them fondly remembering how I was feeling and just the fact that I was carrying my precious baby inside. Even if you don’t really want to or feel it necessary to take pictures, I would. You’ll never get that time back again. You’ll want visual reminders of that time. 🙂
Laura says
These are great, Elizabeth!! Your belly just looks so perfect. 🙂 I didn’t have maternity photos taken either for the same reason. I didn’t know what I would ever do with them. Maybe I’ll get more creative like you did next time though.
Sarah says
LOVELY!!! I DIY photo shoots with my little man. So much easier and FREE! 🙂 You look great.
Sarah Maxey Photography says
These are great, Liz!!! You did a fantastic job 🙂
Brittany and Charlie-Social Butterfly says
They turned out cute! I like.
Mrs. Beer says
Very cute. You are all belly, that is so cool! Congrats 🙂
Ashley says
I think these are great!
MrsDixon says
Super pics! I wish I could take such great photos!!
devin's mom says
good pics! 🙂
That one girl says
You’re adorable!
Jill says
Wonderful pictures! Just stumbled upon your blog! Good luck…
Nishant says
Those are great!
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Jane says
Should have hired a pro.