Why Maternity Photos? Memphis, TN Maternity photographer

I hear a lot of questions about maternity portraits.  Especially from Mom's who are having a hard pregnancy.  They don't all feel like commemmorating the bloating and stretch marks that come with the territory.  Perfectly understandable.  I remember hiding from the camera when I was expecting...especially when it was baby #3 or #4.
 
But, looking back, there are some things I do like to remember.  I love Rachael de Azevedo's take on the subject on the NAPCP site this week.  A mini-session to capture the family just before it evolves is the perfect solution for those who don't want a 2-hour photo session of their bare belly :)  Just a little reminder of how things were before baby came...trust me, it will be hard to remember after things get rolling with a new family member!  Check out Rachael's personal, casual images here, if you want some inspiration.

Looking back to my little family when it was just the two little girls seems a world away from the busy 4-kid household with tweens that we juggle now.  Things were a little slower, and a little sweeter.   As we approach the teen years, it is nice to reflect back on tea-party days and snuggles.  I sometimes need to know that there were some sweet, close times when I was just being a good mommy-and gave them all the attention they needed. It also reminds me that, for better or worse, this too shall pass.  And I will look back fondly on today.