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Tips for Solo Hershey PA Outdoor Maternity Photography

As you’re browsing maternity photos looking for inspiration for your Hershey PA outdoor maternity photography, you’ll probably notice that some photo shoots include the mom-to-be as well as her spouse or partner, and some feature mom-to-be solo. I’ve worked with countless clients in both camps, and I can assure you that I can create gorgeous maternity photos in either case! But if you’re hesitant about getting your portraits taken on your own or if you want some ideas for posing in your portraits without a partner to play off of, I’ve got you!

A mom-to-be poses in a beautiful, yellow flower field at sunset at her Hershey PA Maternity Photo session with Karissa Zimmer Photography

First and Foremost: Trust Your Photographer

As I mentioned, and as you’ll see as you browse my maternity photos on my website, I have ample experience working with solo moms-to-be, whether you’re a single mom, your partner or spouse just couldn’t make it to the session, or you prefer to enjoy your maternity photo shoot as some “me time.” Believe me, I want you to adore your maternity photos too, and I know exactly how to make that happen. I’ll guide you through every pose, so just relax, rely on my guidance, and trust that I’ll be able to make you look your absolute best.

An expecting mother poses in a flowy white dress at her outdoor pregnancy photoshoot

Practice Your Smile Before Your Hershey PA Outdoor Maternity Photography

Truthfully, this can be helpful for anyone getting ready for a photo shoot, but in the case of solo maternity photos, it can really help you feel more confident and natural in front of the camera. Spend a little time in front of the mirror trying out different smiles and seeing which ones you like best, and practice those smiles so you know how they feel. This will help you to love your smile when it’s time for that photo shoot. But of course, if you don’t get time to do this, don’t worry - I’ll give you guidance if your smile is too big, too small, etc.

Best Hershey Maternity Photographer captures a beautiful image of a pregnant mom to be in a field of yellow flowers.

Psych Yourself Up on the Photo Shoot Day

Partners can be great to help us feel confident in ourselves - after all, they see you with a lens of love and adoration - but if you’re flying solo on your photo shoot day, treat yourself to get your confidence boost. Get a fresh mani pedi, take full advantage of professional hair and makeup services before your photo shoot, book a dinner out with friends for afterward to celebrate, or whatever it is that makes you feel like the glowing mama that you are!

A beautiful expecting mother closes her eyes as she holds her belly at her outdoor photography session in Central PA

Consider a Location That’s Special to You

A solo maternity photo shoot is truly a celebration of you and of this moment in your life. You’re making a miracle by creating a new life, and you should feel like a goddess! When you’re the one and only star of your maternity photos, you can tailor every aspect of the photo shoot based on what you love, and that includes the location.

As we’re planning location ideas for your Hershey PA outdoor maternity photography, let me know any locations in the area that might be special to you, like a park where you love to spend time, a place where you have wonderful memories, and so on. Your photo shoot is all about you, so let’s truly make it one of a kind.

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I’m in Your Corner for Your Hershey PA Outdoor Maternity Photography

Remember that even if you won’t have a spouse or partner with you for your maternity photo shoot, you’re far from alone - you’re with a professional who will guide you at every step of the way and make you feel like a million bucks at the same time. You’ve got a cheerleader in me, and I know how to make every shot count for you. Contact Karissa Zimmer Photography and let’s chat!

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What Is a Sibling Add-On Session? Hershey PA Lifestyle In Home Newborn Session

When you’re my client, we’ll plan your beautiful newborn session together to make sure you get the beautiful, custom portraits of your dreams. If you already have children at home and you want to include the whole family in your baby’s newborn photos, we can absolutely make that happen! I do these using a type of Hershey PA lifestyle in home newborn session that I call a sibling add-on session, like the session featured in this blog.

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What Is a Sibling Add-On Session?

A sibling add-on session is basically the second of a two-part session that I do for newborn portraits when my client wants to include their newborn’s siblings who are 5 or younger. I take the sweet, sleepy solo newborn portraits during a studio session with just you and your baby, and then we do a second session at your home with your other children.

A mom, dad introduce their toddler daughter to her new baby sister during their in Hershey PA home newborn photography session with Karissa Zimmer Photography

Why Do I Do a Sibling Add-On Session for a Hershey PA Lifestyle In Home Newborn Session?

I absolutely love newborn photos with siblings, and I know that parents do too, especially when they can look back on these portraits as they watch their kids’ relationships with their siblings blossom. What’s tricky, though, is that during a studio newborn session, we want to cultivate a quiet and cozy environment so your newborn will sleep for as much of the session as possible. And when there are new big brothers and sisters in the studio, they want to be their playful selves, and that might not mesh well with the quiet atmosphere we’re trying to maintain for their baby sibling.

An add-on session lets you have the best of both worlds! By taking sibling portraits separately at home, you can get joyful portraits of the whole family as well as quaint and serene newborn portraits from the studio.

A family shares their very first moments as a brand new family of 4 as they welcome a newborn baby girl

Scheduling Your Newborn Portraits in Central PA

If you want newborn photos of the whole family like the beautiful family featured here, let’s chat! Contact Karissa Zimmer Photography and we’ll get your photo shoot on the schedule.

A new family of 4 shares a candid moment in their Hershey PA home during their lifestyle newborn photography sesion

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