Pregnancy Picture

Are you considering having a pregnancy picture done of your beautiful big belly? Are you positively glowing? Are you feeling so gorgeous that you can't wait to be photographed?

If you are anything like me, you are probably thinking, "Why would I want a picture done when I am bigger than a house and so unbelievably uncomfortable?" That's how I felt at the end of my pregnancy. I had gained 40 pounds and my pubic bone hurt so bad that I didn't think I could sit in a car for the hour long drive to the photographer's house.

I actually called to cancel the appointment, but the photographer (bless her!) convinced me to do it.

And, in the end, I am so glad I had the portrait done!

Things to consider for a pregnancy picture:

• If you are planning on having the photos done in the nude, wear loose-fitting clothes on the way there. Then you will not have any bra and panty lines showing for the photographs
• Bring several different outfits to wear. Consider a long flowing shirt you can open under the breasts so your breasts are covered but your belly is exposed
• Keep patterns to a minimum
• Remember that today's coolest fashion could look ridiculous in 20 years, so dress in a traditional style
• Style your hair and makeup the way you normally would
• Don't forget to take some with your husband too!
• If you have older children, get several photos with them too, kissing your tummy, or holding your hand, or holding a teddy bear up to your belly

Above all, do not dismiss a pregnancy portrait simply because you "feel fat". We all feel HUGE when we are pregnant. Your hormones are so out of control you don't really know what you are thinking. I look at my pregnancy photos now, which are framed in my kids' room, and I am so happy I had them done! Looking back on it, I do NOT look fat, I look pregnant.

And darn it, I WAS glowing.

Yours,

Suzanne