Why you should book a maternity photoshoot

Let’s be honest, pregnancy is a journey. For some, it’s simple and beautiful but for others it’s hard, scary and involves lots of puking in random places. Nine months can feel like a lifetime when you’re in it but the truth is, it’s less than a year and before you know it, you’re onto the next stage. When you are nearing the end of your pregnancy, the last place you usually want to be is in front of a camera - mostly because none of your clothes fit and you never want to take off your sweats. But here is why I think you should reconsider, change out of your sweats (or not 🤷‍♀️) and capture this time in your life:

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Abbi Longofamily, lifestyle
Tips on what to wear to your lifestyle branding session | Durham Region Photographer

Booking a branding photoshoot is the easy step - it’s planning on what to wear that can be stressful. It’s not often that you have a photoshoot that is solely focused on you so the pressure to look perfect can creep in. Don’t let it! Stay true to yourself and your photos will end up being perfect - for you. Here are a few tips to help you achieve that:

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Why you should book your family photos in advance.

It might seem weird to you to book your family photos in advance. A couple weeks, might sound reasonable, but the year before, really? Yes. Many of my clients book their sessions months in advance. I connect with my past clients and mailing list early into the new year to make sure they can book as soon as possible. Here are some of the benefits of booking your family photoshoot in advance:

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Why You Should Print your Photos! | Durham Region Photographer

Just a couple of week ago, my aunt called me and said she was sending all the cousins pictures from my Grandma and Grandpa’s house. This include photos of us but also photos of my father as a child and even my grandmother’s family. I couldn’t wait to see them. Once they arrived, I had so much fun looking at the photos with my son and telling him all about the people in the photos.

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Abbi Longofamily, lifestyle