You’re expecting a little babe- now what?!
As a central Iowa maternity photographer, I know you have so many questions and so few answers about this new, crazy whirlwind of life. You see the two pink lines, you yell for your husband to come look to make sure you’re not seeing things… You send your husband to the store to buy three more tests- all of them show up with the same answer. You’re pregnant! So many things are racing through your mind about what happens next. What will life look like, what doctor should you see, will it be a boy or a girl, will you be a good mom? There’s a seemingly never ending list of things to prep, figure out, and make room for as you expect a new baby.
As you make your way down the exciting, and occasionally scary, list of to-dos you see “book a maternity photoshoot” on your list. After all, you don’t want to miss a single moment of this incredible experience of becoming a mom. But, just like the last few months since you saw those pink lines, you’re once again confused on how to navigate another task in your pre-baby months.
That’s why I’m here. Hi, I’m Olivia. Your local, central Iowa, story-telling, nostalgic maternity and family photographer who is here to help you like the magic 8 ball you wish could actually answer all of your questions!
Your magic timeline for planning the perfect maternity photoshoot:
12 -20 weeks: reach out to your favorite maternity photographer (finding someone who specializes in this type of session is SO important- but that’s a post for another day…)
20-24 weeks: work with your photographer to gather vision and inspo for what your dream Iowa maternity shoot might look like. Whether it’s at the stunningly artsy Whistler Studio in downtown Des Moines or at the hidden creek in Mitchellville– every girl deserves to celebrate her new step into motherhood. And every couple deserves to celebrate together as they enter the last months of just the two of you by experiencing the maternity photoshoot of a lifetime!!
24-26 weeks: nail down a date, location, time, and finalize your Pinterest board (hint, you can use Pinterest in more ways than you think to find inspo for your session)!
26-33 weeks: it’s time for the session you’ve dreamed of all your life! Scheduling your session during this sweet spot plays such a crucial part in a successful photoshoot. Whether you have a little bump, a big bump, swollen legs, or haven’t changed much at all- you’re a mama-to-be and that alone deserves to be documented! In this time frame, your bump will pop a bit more but you will (hopefully) still be feeling well enough to walk around, have fun with your husband, and maybe even toss a dramatic maternity gown (or two)!
It doesn’t need to be perfect, just authentic
I know every single day of your life now is looking a little different and your self confidence may not be where it has been in the past. Sometimes mamas gain all the confidence there is to gain and sometimes pregnancy has the opposite effect. But, regardless, this is a moment in time that future you will miss someday.
If you’re an expecting mom in Central Iowa looking to document your journey into motherhood and beyond with a maternity shoot and love the idea of dreaming up something creative and uniquely you for your session, visit my Contact page and let’s chit chat!!
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