I picked The Palace of Fine Arts as the location. I love the place. If I could not have a pre-nuptial shoot here (since we're married already before we moved to California), at least I'll have a maternity photo here.
When we got there, it was a bit crowded. Aside from the regular tourists, there was a number of graduates having their photos taken there, too. It was a bright and sunny day, but a bit chilly and windy.
We brought our 3-year old toddler with us. Unfortunately, he was on explorer mode and it's difficult to have him stand still during the shoot. Oh well, we tried. I was glad we were able to get a few good shots.
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| 33 Weeks at The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, May 2016 |
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| 33 Weeks at The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, May 2016 |
Last time I was pregnant, I had the shoot with my hubby inside a simple studio. This time, it's my husband who's taking the photos, and we're doing it outdoors.
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| 28 Weeks, August 2012 |
Whatever concept you choose, just have fun. I searched for some good shoots online and some had it on the beach or gardens. If you live in San Francisco, a view of The Golden Gate Bridge at your backdrop would be nice. Or you can also have Cherry Blossoms and garden ambiance at The Japanese Tea Garden, I like that place, too.
Or you can just have it at home, set up some nice backdrop or props. You can lay on your bed, have picnic on your backyard, or chill at your patio. You are carrying a baby for 9 months and it would be nice to have a memento of it for keeps.
When is the best time to have your photo taken?
I think between 32 to 36 weeks. Your belly would have really shown already, but you are still comfortable to move around. After 36 weeks, that's when I found myself bloated and really heavy. With my first born, I had my photo taken at 28 weeks and I think my baby bump was still a bit small that time. But then again, you'll be the best judge of it, when you feel like it and when you're comfortable to have it.
What to wear?
Just about any outfit that you feel like it. Since I will be posing with someone (my son or my hubby), I prefer to match colors with them. Also, think of the background, either you want to stand out or you want to blend in. In this case, I think we blend in with our olive green theme, and a bit of a pop matching it with white.
If you're wearing a dress, I think long flowing dresses looks nice on your belly bump. I've seen maternity photos with the moms wearing that, and they look nice. But, if it's a knee length or short dress, I like the fitted style better, it shows the curve of your belly, without making you looking too bulky.
If you can avoid jeans --- I think it does not accentuate your pregnancy belly (just my opinion). If you like pants, just stick to yoga or leggings, match it with a maternity top, and you're good.
Shoes? Before I wore high heels. But that was because we were in a studio. Since I was posing with a toddler, and I expect chasing him around, I went with my sneaker buddy - my white Converse. But, that's just me. Choose whatever comfy or glam shoes you want, just make sure you can walk on it safely, just to avoid accidents.
Whatever you decide on --- concept, theme, colors, style... just have fun. Be yourself. We may not be as fabulous as the other celebrity pregnant moms... but hey, we all want to celebrate the beauty of pregnancy and motherhood.
When is the best time to have your photo taken?
I think between 32 to 36 weeks. Your belly would have really shown already, but you are still comfortable to move around. After 36 weeks, that's when I found myself bloated and really heavy. With my first born, I had my photo taken at 28 weeks and I think my baby bump was still a bit small that time. But then again, you'll be the best judge of it, when you feel like it and when you're comfortable to have it.
What to wear?
Just about any outfit that you feel like it. Since I will be posing with someone (my son or my hubby), I prefer to match colors with them. Also, think of the background, either you want to stand out or you want to blend in. In this case, I think we blend in with our olive green theme, and a bit of a pop matching it with white.
If you're wearing a dress, I think long flowing dresses looks nice on your belly bump. I've seen maternity photos with the moms wearing that, and they look nice. But, if it's a knee length or short dress, I like the fitted style better, it shows the curve of your belly, without making you looking too bulky.
If you can avoid jeans --- I think it does not accentuate your pregnancy belly (just my opinion). If you like pants, just stick to yoga or leggings, match it with a maternity top, and you're good.
Shoes? Before I wore high heels. But that was because we were in a studio. Since I was posing with a toddler, and I expect chasing him around, I went with my sneaker buddy - my white Converse. But, that's just me. Choose whatever comfy or glam shoes you want, just make sure you can walk on it safely, just to avoid accidents.
Whatever you decide on --- concept, theme, colors, style... just have fun. Be yourself. We may not be as fabulous as the other celebrity pregnant moms... but hey, we all want to celebrate the beauty of pregnancy and motherhood.
