Documenting this unique period of my life �J� walked in, quiet and beautifully graceful.� She had a glow about her in more ways than one.� Her skin was fair and she had crystal blue eyes.� I thought to myself,...
Documenting this unique period of my life
�J� walked in, quiet and beautifully graceful.� She had a glow about her in more ways than one.� Her skin was fair and she had crystal blue eyes.� I thought to myself, wow, what an opportunity to capture this beautiful pregnancy for her. And then I asked her what I thought was a simple question. One that I ask all of my clients when I meet them.
�What do you want to discover about yourself during this boudoir session?�.� And her response was one that I have not heard thus far on my journey.
She responded �I�m not here to discover but more so to document this unique period of my life.�
I paused for a second searching for a thoughtful response and my mind was reeling with thought bubbles.� I wanted to know more.
United
I continued with my second question.� �What are you most excited about in doing this session?�� Thinking maybe this will tell me more about this period of her life that she feels is unique.
And she responds, �marking this as a chapter in my life I can move on from, given the pain it has caused me.�
This answer shook me to my core and I suddenly had this feeling of connection with her.� Although all of our stories are different and too complex for a simple blog post, I too, along with millions of women around the world, also have had unique maternal experiences.� Suddenly that preliminary �simple question� I ask my clients before a session wasn�t so simple after all. It is a complex question and unique to each and every one of us.� It also confirmed what I already knew.� That there is a fellowship amongst women � whether pregnant or not.� A comradery between us all that makes us all special and united.� Without further explanation, I understood her and my heart will be connected to this story for a lifetime.
Her words moved me in so many ways.� It shows that with every woman comes a unique and beautiful story and I would love to have the opportunity to work with you.� Your journey is special and should be documented in a way that tells your story.� If you are pregnant, experiencing a loss in some way, getting married or divorced, or simply celebrating YOU � your story is beautiful.
Chicago Maternity and Pregnancy Boudoir Photographer
It would be an honor to photograph you during this special time in your life.� Maternity boudoir photos are booked when you are 30-36 weeks along (sometimes later, depending on how �big� you�d like your belly to be at that time.� I recommend touching base in the beginning of your second trimester to assure adequate reservation time.� Simply complete the CONTACT form and I will be in touch to start the process.
What to wear to your maternity boudoir session
I recommend thinking outside the box and to choose simple, beautiful, and classic pieces.� This woman above chose a gorgeous black lingerie set and simple robe. The simplicity of the garments added a timeless feel to her session and really allowed us to focus on her portraits rather than what she was wearing.� Some store recommendations are Asos, Fluer Du Mal,� Cosa Bella, and Victoria�s Secret.
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