presenceofthebump,whilstusingtheshadowscreatedto
thinandnarrowtherestofthebody.Ifshootingonlocation
thephotographercanrecreatethislightingwiththeuseofa
window or doorway to shape and frame the subject.
Handscan be used meaningfullyin pregnancy portraits;
placed over or underneath thebump, they cancreate a
protectiveand caring feeling. Bemindful thatthe hands
shouldremainsoftanddelicate innaturetoenhancethis
emotion.
Ifanoldersiblingorpartnerispresentintheshootkeep
them as involved as possible; kissing or embracing the
bumpcancreateabeautifulemotiveimage,ifdeliveredin
asensitiveway.Againusinghandsandfocusingattention
onthebumpratherthanatthecamerawillcreatethesense
of family unity.
Further suggestions for pregnancy posing:
- Silhouettes and rim lighting to accentuate the bump.
- Funky colours/graphic.
- Sensitive nude.
- Muslin/silk.
- With partner.
- With other children.
- Donotopenuntil...boy/girl,wherethebumpiswrapped
with a pretty ribbon (pink or blue) and thedue date
printed on a label.