I wish I had taken them a little sooner, because I'm feeling rather giant at almost 35 weeks, but I still want to make the best of them.
It's a mini-session (only 30 minutes). I'm planning on wearing a white lace mini-dress (belted) over skinny jeans, and I'm also brings a few other outfits with me - but honestly nothing really fits properly at this stage.
Any tips, or things you wish you'd done at your sessions, or things you did do and loved?
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
did you see my post about my shoot? I had a lot of good tips.
good luck and have fun!!! Are you doing them with your DH? I loved that because all we had to do was talk, hug, hold hands and kiss like we naturally do and they came out looking natural and we avoided posed and fake.
eggplant / 11287 posts
Just have fun. If you feel uncomfortable, it will show in your pics!
I cant wait to see them!!!!!
honeydew / 7589 posts
I'm doing a mini-shoot with a professional (that was all I could afford) and then a longer shoot on Sunday with a young budding photographer trying to build a portfolio.
Hopefully between the two I'll get some good shots. 
I'll post them here when I get them back!
eggplant / 11287 posts
@Arden: my shoot was only 20-30 minutes and we still got at least three that were frame-worthy.
I did it at 37.5 weeks. Scary! SO.BIG.
honeydew / 7589 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: I feel VERY big right now.
For some perspective - my boobs are a D cup and they look downright TINY because the belly is sooo big. I look flat chested. It's hilarious (and sad).
I'm carrying so far out in front that I look really weird and clothes don't hang right.
honeydew / 7589 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: I have one on the bump thread from two weeks ago - since then I've grown only straight out in front, probably another couple inches.
eggplant / 11287 posts
@Arden: are you freaking kidding me? You look perfect!! and that photo is amazing! Love the light and love your outfit.
honeydew / 7589 posts
It's grown straight out front since that photo. I don't feel fat or unattractive, just SO pregnant! I think it's a cute belly, but awkward. I keep bumping into things and losing my balance...
honeydew / 7589 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: I think the dozens of people asking if I'm SURE it's not twins has not helped... sheesh.
eggplant / 11287 posts
@Arden: haha! How rude! My neighbor asked me that when I was only like 20 weeks pregnant. I think people are just awkward and can't think of anything else better to say.
By the way...isnt it 1:30 am where you are?
honeydew / 7589 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: Yup. My sleep schedule is whack. I was asleep until 4PM today.
I asked my midwife how to go about fixing my schedule (since if I don't stay in bed until I wake up naturally, I end up falling asleep standing up leaning against the fridge or something), and she said "Don't. Just sleep when you can, as much as you can. It's going to get screwed up with the baby anyway. Don't worry about it." lol
honeydew / 7589 posts
Hey, did anyone wear false eyelashes for photos? I've never worn them but I have some, and people keep telling me to do it for photos. I'm scared of them.
honeydew / 7589 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: Is it hard to take them off? Do they look real? Are there any tips you have for putting them on? Do you put them on before or after applying eyeliner/eyeshadow?
honeydew / 7589 posts
I'm currently trying to play with contouring to give me the illusion of a chin... I have a super weak chin and it's always my least favorite thing in photos.
eggplant / 11287 posts
@Arden: so do your makeup as you normally would. Eyeliner/shadow, whatever. Then curl your lashes and even put a bit of mascara on. Put a thin line of glue on the lash. The key is letting it dry a bit and get tacky before you put it on your lid. Like wait 45 seconds or so? They come off suupppeerrr easy. Just peel them off and then peel the glue off the false lashes and then you can use them again! they look great in pics. Oh and touch up your eyeliner after you have put the lashes on and the glue has dried.
papaya / 10570 posts
@Arden: Hi. I don't have any advice as such but I wanted to say that you are absolutely beautiful in that photo and you will be absolutely beautiful in your maternity shoot. Your outfit sounds perfect. Have a lovely time.
pomelo / 5132 posts
Fake eyelashes are really easy...just don't get ones that are too big...those are for stage!
Relax and have fun!
persimmon / 1035 posts
my photog had told me to bring an ultrasound pic and a pair of baby shoes/booties. we got some cute pics with them
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@Arden: here it is: http://www.hellobee.com/2012/12/04/the-pens-maternity-session/
and wow that picture is gorgeous!!! You look great! You're your own worst critic 
a friend asked me if I was carrying twins and I was only 24 weeks it's upsetting!
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
Good luck Arden!
@Rainbow Sprinkles: These are good tips! Do you have a lash brand that you prefer?
eggplant / 11287 posts
@autumnlove: I like the brown ones from MAC. They only have one pair of brown lashes. They dont actually look brown once they are on your eyes but they look more natural since they arent as heavy. If you want black I like #7 by MAC.
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