When Is the Best Time to Book A Maternity Photoshoot?

So you just found out you’re pregnant! Congratulations!!
You start seeing all these professional Maternity photos and you start wondering “when is the best time to schedule a Maternity photoshoot?”
If you live in Bergen County NJ, or surrounding areas, and you’re looking for a Maternity, Newborn & Family professional photographer to take your photos, look no further! At Zartarel Photography, we offer luxury maternity photoshoots which capture the essence of this beautiful stage in your life. There is something unique about a maternity photoshoot which makes it extra special.
But when is the best time to schedule this type of Maternity photoshoot here at the Zartarel Studio?

The best time for a maternity photoshoot is typically during the 28th to 34th weeks of pregnancy. This period is ideal because:

1. Visible Baby Bump: By the third trimester, your baby bump is prominent and well-defined, making it the perfect time to capture the beauty of the pregnancy.

• Comfort: During these weeks, most expectant mothers still feel relatively comfortable. After the 34th week, you might feel more fatigued and less inclined to participate in a photoshoot. Especially if your third trimester happens to be in the Summer, you’re more likely to be struggling with the heat during the last few weeks and just the thought of getting out of the house, doing her hair and makeup and going for a photoshoot is just exhausting, especially if you have other children to take care of.

• Safety: Scheduling the photoshoot before the final weeks reduces the risk of going into labor early and missing the opportunity for the shoot. Plus, more often than not, during the last few weeks, Moms have swollen feet and are not very well balanced, which makes it riskier to have them stand there for an hour or two taking a pose.

Every pregnancy is unique, so it’s important to choose a time when you feel your best and are able to enjoy the experience. But one thing remains the same among all pregnancies : the uniqueness of it.
You’re creating a new life and you have a sense of purpose. The anticipation of meeting the baby can bring joy and excitement, as well as the planning and preparing for the baby’s arrival. It is a special period of your life and you deserve to have professional pictures taken of it to keep and cherish for years to come. I am someone who never underestimate the power of pictures and the joy they bring us looking back at them. It’s an investment you wont regret Mama.
So make that appointment and book that session. You deserve to be pampered!

Your Maternity Photographer & Mom friend if you need one,

Seta Z.