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Maternity Pictures

Pictures by: Kristen Pate
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Maternity pictures were not something I was very into. In truth I only agreed to do them because my Mom wanted to me too and the photographer let me bring my dog. I did not want to take them because I did not like my appearance. I still am not crazy about all the weight gained but looking back I am glad I took them. There is something so precious about being able to look at my son and then look at these pictures and know that my sweet little boy was resting inside my belly. I am still so amazed to look at him and think that he was the little baby moving around in my belly during this entire photoshoot. 
If you are feeling the same was I was during this time in my life there are ways to make the photoshoot fun and comfortable. I mentioned before that I brought my dog, I used him as the main focus for the first group of pictures until I got comfortable in front of the camera again. I also brought little props to add a personal touch to the photos. For my photoshoot I brought some wooden alphabet blocks , my son's boots, my husbands USMC Dress Blues Cover, and of course my dog. I brought a few other items that I did not post pictures with too such as a big wooden letter N, and my husband's old combat boots. Bringing items and animals can help add a personal touch and also ease some camera shy feelings if you aren't comfortable with how you look. 
Looking back on these I am more comfortable now with how I looked then, I mean I was growing a little person inside my belly I was crazy to think I wouldn't get that big. I am very hard on myself sometimes and if you are going through the same feelings I have mentioned, please do not. You are growing a little baby, and it is kind of amazing when you sit back and think about it. My advice to anyone who is not sure of whether or not to do maternity pictures, DO THEM! Maternity pictures are very worth it. 




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