July–August 2013 · Cultured · Page 25

Pregnancy Photos

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Instructions 1. Prepare Your Set: Choose the ‘set’ ahead of time and know exactly where she should pose to be hit with just the perfect sunlight and shadows.

Being pregnant is an exciting part of being a woman, and the desire to document it in the most beautiful way can sometimes come as a challenge.

We’ve all seen the trite and tacky heart-over-belly photos, so why not go for the boudoir-inspired shoot instead — I mean, the boudoir is where it all began (ahem)...

Khalil Muhsin captured these Hipstamatic shots of me, and we’re providing tips for creating a private shoot that’s a bit sexy, a bit dreamy, and a whole lot of belly. —rm 2. Add a bit of Glam: Boudoir inspired shoot means drama. Hair, makeup, and lingerie that works with her curves.

3. Get Naked: Modesty goes out the window with pregnancy. Embrace it. Get naked. It’s the one time you might be totally OK with nude shots that grandma won’t tsk you for.

4. The Poses: Sex it up. Encourage arched backs, puckered lips (think blowing air out gently), and dreamy eyes.

5. Shoot with Intention: It’s hard to hold nude posses with an arched back for long! Even though you can play around post-shoot with combos in Oggl, know what you’re trying to convey before you shoot.

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From Snap No. 12, July–August 2013, pages 25–26. The text is set here as it was printed, so some names and links are of their time.

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