A common question my clients ask after booking me as their Virginia Beach maternity photographer is “When should I take my maternity photos in Virginia Beach?”.
When to Schedule Your Maternity Photos In Virginia Beach
I find that the best time to schedule maternity photos is between 26-32 weeks. During this timeframe, you’ll have said BYE BYE to morning sickness, and be bumping along in all your pregnant, glowing glory. By this point, your energy should be back, and you will be more excited to meet the baby instead of anxious. Scheduling around 26-32 weeks gives a bit of a buffer in case there is a need to reschedule due to bad weather or other events.
Consider The Time Of The Year
When scheduling your maternity photos, consider the season before marking the date on your calendar. If you are going to be 26 weeks in August, it may be worth it to wait until you are closer to the 30-week mark to schedule your photos so you can avoid the high heat of August!
If you live in the South, like me, you know exactly how hot it can be in August, but September is often so much cooler. 🙂
The best part about maternity photos in the winter is that you can still wear those flowy, pretty, timeless dresses without worrying about needing to layer too much clothing on top because you’ll stay nice and warm!
WHY Do A Maternity Session Anyway?
Whether you are a first-time Mom, pregnant with your 5th baby, or expecting your rainbow baby, every pregnancy is special, unique, and deserves to be documented!
Pregnancy is a season of immense change – stepping into a new and incredibly powerful version of yourself.
So why do a maternity session?
Because becoming a MOTHER deserves to be celebrated.
Mothers are rockstars, and deserve to celebrate each milestone and season of life with portraits – and maternity photos in Virginia Beach is the perfect way to do just that!
Enjoying Your Maternity Portraits
Scheduling between 26-32 weeks will also ensure you actually have time to ENJOY your portraits before baby arrives, as well! As a full-service photographer, I personally serve my clients with custom artwork. Artwork, including framed portraits, heirloom albums, and photo gifts, and clients love to prioritize getting to enjoy their photos in tangible form both before and after baby arrives. 🙂
Ready To Book Maternity Photos In Virginia Beach?
If you’re looking for a full-service maternity photographer in Virginia Beach, I can help! Click over to my website to learn more about the unique experience I offer at Chelsey Kraus Photography.
Not ready to book your maternity photos just yet, but want to see more dreamy newborn, maternity, and family photos in Virginia Beach? Follow me on Instagram, we can be friends! 🙂
All Mommas in these blog images have been pampered with professional hair & makeup, wardrobe styling, and access to my exclusive client wardrobe of dresses for their sessions. Artwork is always custom and designed with my client’s design preferences, home decor, and personal style in mind.
Custom framing built by hand by The Photographer’s Framer in Tampa, Florida.
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