There’s so many dates and numbers floating around in your brain when you’re pregnant. And when to schedule maternity pictures is another one of them. I’ve got you girl. This post will tell you exactly what you need to know about scheduling your maternity photos so you can check another thing off your to do list!
There’s two different times you should know when it comes to maternity pictures…
When Should I Schedule My Maternity Pictures?
You should schedule your maternity pictures as soon as you want! It may take you some time to decide if you want them or not, and to find a photographer you like. But once you’ve found your photographer don’t feel like it’s too early to reach out! Send them an inquiry right after you finish reading this blog post. Many photographers fill up fast and i want to make sure you get a pot! Plus, it’s better to schedule them now and get it on the calendar before you get over loaded with alllll the other to do’s on your before baby list. I waited until I was 37 weeks to schedule mine and thankfully I didn’t go into labor until 42 weeks so I was ok, but man was I cutting it close! haha
When Should I Take My Maternity Pictures?
Now the question of when the pictures should be taken is a different thing. Obviously if you are 12 weeks, you don’t want to get them taken yet because the baby still has a lot of growing to do. It is best to get your Maternity pictures taken between 30-35 weeks. This way your baby bump will be nice and round, but you won’t be too close to your due date and go into labor before you get your pics! And you photographer will have plenty of time to finish editing your pictures so you can have them before the bay comes!
There you have it! Now you know when to schedule your pictures and when to actually get them taken. You’ve just checked one more thing off your to do list! Feeling like you want to get some maternity picture inspo? Check out some of my work here!
