In lieu of paying a bazillion dollars for professional photographs of my belly...we did just buy a car you know...I decided to set up the tripod and give it a go myself.
I actually don't think they turned out that bad. I mean, clearly there is a blatant over use of Photoshopping here...but considering the cost...I'm pretty satisfied.
For self-portrait shots, they look great! Obviously if you have a huge abundance of money to spend there is no substitute for professional pictures, but as someone who would never, say, display a giant picture of my pregnant belly on my wall... saving the $$ and taking them yourself (when they turn out so well) is a super idea.
You know, I thought about that, Kara; posting pics of me in a bra on my blog and on my Facebook. And then I realized two things;
1) the bra actually cover more than most bikini tops that women wear
2) I have never felt more beautiful and proud of my body than I do pregnant! I, who would never be caught by even my husband in a two piece bathing suit prior to being pregnant, am proud to show off my bigger than big belly :)
For self-portrait shots, they look great! Obviously if you have a huge abundance of money to spend there is no substitute for professional pictures, but as someone who would never, say, display a giant picture of my pregnant belly on my wall... saving the $$ and taking them yourself (when they turn out so well) is a super idea.
ReplyDeleteWOW - I thought the covered shots were cool, then I saw the bra/belly shots. Woman, you are courageous (And VERY beautiful, I might add). :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome job.
K.
ps - The second to last one, with a sepia treatment, is my fav. :-)
ReplyDeleteThey came out great! You look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I thought about that, Kara; posting pics of me in a bra on my blog and on my Facebook. And then I realized two things;
ReplyDelete1) the bra actually cover more than most bikini tops that women wear
2) I have never felt more beautiful and proud of my body than I do pregnant! I, who would never be caught by even my husband in a two piece bathing suit prior to being pregnant, am proud to show off my bigger than big belly :)
I'm impressed! Self portraits are really, really tough for me, and I admire anyone who does them well. The last shot is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenna! That means the world to me coming from someone who can actually DO things with her camera :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! They came out amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! My favorite shot is the last one: amazing.
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