Tips on baby belly photography needed

8 years 2 months ago #471332 by Overread
I've been asked to photograph a 7 month expecting mother. She wants shot specifically of her belly and to be frank, this is not an area I have much  experience with.  

Any tips you can share would be appreciated.  Thank you in advance.  


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8 years 2 months ago #471348 by Soccer Mom
This should help you out 


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8 years 2 months ago - 8 years 2 months ago #471452 by icepics
It might be better to think about referring the person to a photographer who does maternity photos. I think it depends on the person, some may not be comfortable with some of these poses and suggestions.

Some of the examples seem to be missing basics - check the hair so it's not straggling (or if going for a tousled look make sure the way the hair is arranged will work in a picture), make sure hands are in the frame and not chopped off, make sure there isn't a portion of a fence/railing sticking out of the subject's backside, etc. Wrinkled white sheets and shirts seem to look worse because of the dark lines created by the shadows and that contrast with the white.

Sharon
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8 years 2 months ago #471595 by Joves
Just look around the web you will find some nice examples as well. This will give you a general idea of what works, and what does not.
Here is a wonderful example.


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8 years 2 months ago #471639 by Connie K Photos
OMG that is so bad!!  :rofl:


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8 years 2 months ago #471999 by Overread
Much needed help, thanks for all the inspiration and even laugh (joves)


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8 years 2 months ago #472081 by plymouthcards
Joves...too funny!
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