Flour Maternity Photo Session by Jessica Allison of Woman of the AbyssI have always loved the stunning images of ballet dancers using flour as a creative element for portraits. So I decided that it would be neat to see how I can incorporate flour into my own maternity photos. These were taken 4/10/2016, I am 26 weeks along in these images with my baby girl. It was not easy to do. I have been having a lot of issues with pain, swelling, and muscles cramping/seizing up. Typically most maternity photos are taken 28 weeks to 32 weeks along, usually sooner the better to avoid the swelling and cramping so many pregnant women face towards the end of pregnancy. I am pretty big and round, so I figured starting a little earlier than the average suggestion time frame would be just fine. ;) Originally I had planned to have another photographer friend of mine help me out with these, she couldn't make it when I planned the session, so I asked another friend if she could come help throw flour on me. She was able to, only right before the session was supposed to begin I ended up in severe pain and could not walk or stand. I called it off. The following morning I was feeling slightly better so my husband helped me out with my idea. I set up my lights, set up my camera settings, and had him push the shutter for me instead of using a timer, because holding any pose for more than a couple seconds was tough on me. Since we originally planned on using flour to throw on me outside, we had bought 24 pounds of flour. However with the condition I was/am currently in I decided to take images of flour, and brush them into the studio shots I took. It worked out. I am a little bummed to not have had the full on flour experience, but since I have all that flour now, I am planning another fun shoot, only this time I will not have to photograph and pose. I can wear my comfy sneakers and stay behind the lens, as well as take a break when I need it. Planning for some awesome action shots showcasing martial arts by my son and his coaches. Hopefully that will all work out very soon. :) *Update* I recently wrote a story about these images for Bored Panda, please view that here at this link: http://www.boredpanda.com/creative-maternity-self-portraits-using-flour/ Follow me at these websites too!
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Outdoor Maternity Photo Session in Boise, Idaho by Woman of the AbyssDanielle and Brian are expecting their baby girl very soon! I am so excited for them! It's their first child.
Danielle and I met earlier this year over the phone. I was calling around looking for a travel agent to help me plan my wedding/trip to Hawaii. Danielle quickly became my go to girl. She has been to Hawaii numerous times, loves weddings, and is passionate about her career and traveling. She is always sweet and professional. When my husband and i went to her office to fill out some paperwork and pick up out flight schedule it was quite obvious that she was pregnant. We talked a little about her pregnancy. I wanted to offer her a photo session right then and there, but I hadn't done any maternity session for anyone at that time, yet. More time passed, my husband and i flew off to get married in Hawaii, and all the while she called to check on us, make sure everything was going as planned. When I returned her and i talked on the phone some more, and I told her how adorable she is, and that i would love to offer her a maternity session. She had been thinking the idea over, and so within a few weeks we planned a session. We had a lot of fun. She showed up looking absolutely gorgeous with her handsome husband. Her dress was a flowy, beautiful handmade dress. I was so excited. We could flip her dress! The shoot took place at Veteran's Memorial Park in Boise, Idaho. Needless to say it was a peaceful and happy shoot. Thank you so much Danielle and Brian, and welcome to your new adventure of parenthood! |
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