Your maternity photos should be one of your favorite mementos of the epic and unique journey that is your pregnancy. The magic all starts with the right photo shoot location. As you scroll through my maternity portfolio you’ll see portraits in countless different settings, so how do you choose the best location for your own York PA maternity photos? Start with these steps.
1. Decide Between a Studio Session or Another Location
First things first: do you want a studio maternity photo shoot or do you want a separate location? My studio has all the equipment and comforts we need and gives you the most versatility as far as what types of looks and styles you want me to create. On the other hand, outdoor portraits are incredibly popular because of the stunning landscapes in our area and the beautiful natural look that many moms want. You might also have an option for indoor portraits at a location like your home or another venue you might have available to you, but most maternity photo shoots are either in my studio or outdoors. There’s no wrong answer, it’s just a matter of your preference.
2. Envision the Look You Want
What do you see in your mind when you envision your ideal maternity portraits? What’s the overall style you want and the feel you want your portraits to have? Maybe you want them to be dramatic or fashionable or maybe you want them to be natural and airy. The location really sets the tone for your session.
3. Consider Somewhere Sentimental
This isn’t a must-do, but some moms have a special location in mind for their maternity portraits. In the portraits featured in this blog, the mom-to-be chose to take her maternity portraits with her husband at the Stone Mill Inn, the venue where they got married. I was thrilled that the owner gave their permission for this photo session and it makes the portraits so much more special because of all the memories tied to the location.
4. Use Your Photographer’s Expertise for York PA Maternity Photos
I’ve been a photographer for nearly 20 years and I know all the best spots in the area for maternity photos! While you and I plan your session together, we’ll talk through the aesthetic you want and the season when your portraits will be and I’ll have plenty of location recommendations to create the maternity photos of your dreams.
Planning Your Maternity Portraits
You deserve maternity photos that you’ll remember and love for a lifetime and I’m here to make that happen! Reach out to Karissa Zimmer Photography and let’s get started.
