It’s not every day we get to announce something this exciting: Dallas photographer and D2 Studios owner Doug Davis and his wife Jayme Bushmiaer, owner and instructor over at My Yoga Tribe, are expecting their first child later this year. In honor of the newest addition to the Davis-Bushmiaer family, Doug’s sharing a few pro-tips for getting great pictures to memorialize the adventure that is pregnancy.

Why Memorialize Pregnancy Anyway?

Ask most moms if they have any pictures of themselves when they were pregnant, most of them will probably shudder and say no. “I looked so bloated, my skin looked terrible, I outgrew all my cute maternity clothes,” many a mom says. While these insecurities are shared by many expecting moms, changing conversations about body image and the ever-expanding notion of beauty have led toward a push for body-acceptance among pregnant women. In a similar vein, modern portrait photography is as much focused on capturing real life as portraiture of decades past focused on creating a manicured, unrealistic esthetic.

The bond you share with your baby begins when you (or your partner) is pregnant. Pregnancy photography provides a way to look back on a new, exciting, often difficult period with fondness and an appreciation of that time brought you: your child.  

Consider Working with a Professional

A professional portrait photographer, especially one with experience photographing expecting parents, possesses the expertise, vision, and equipment to create moving photos of this special time. If having a beautiful record of pregnancy is important to you, consider opting for a professional.

Go Smart If You Go Amateur

If you choose to have your partner or a friend take your pregnancy pics, be sure to consider important questions, such as:

• Do you want to do an indoor shoot or an outdoor shoot? Indoors shoots are more manageable and intimate, but outdoor shoots can produce an air of spontaneity.

• Clothed or unclothed? Some expecting moms are proud of their bellies and want to show them off. Some moms feel insecure about the way the belly looks unclothed or simple don’t feel comfortable showing that much skin. Allow the mom-to-be to make the call for a better, more genuine photograph.

About Your Dallas Professional Photographer:

Doug Davis has been producing professional, engaging videos and product, food, and lifestyle photography from his Dallas photography studio for over 20 years. We’d love to discuss how video can play a vital role in your dynamic marketing strategy. D-Squared Studios is located at 4312 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75226. Contact our office at (214)746-6336 or doug.davis@d2studios.net to schedule a consultation.