Creative Maternity Mug Shots

Most pregnant women have their picture taken from the side to show off their pregnant profile. While this is a great way to record your progress, it can get boring week after week. To spice it up a little bit, try switching up your perspective. Depending on your angle, your picture can have a completely different mood. For funny maternity portraits, try taking pictures from an angle that make your belly look oversize. For example, have someone take your picture from the bottom side of your belly with your face peeking over the top. Try looking scared or surprised, as … Continue reading

When Should You Have Your Pregnancy Pictures Done?

Have you scheduled your maternity portrait session yet? There are a few things to consider when deciding when to have your pictures taken. If you have them taken earlier in your pregnancy, you won’t have a very big baby bump. That may or may not matter much to you. If you have them taken later, you might have filled out in the areas you’re not so fond of, like your face and arms. Obviously, not every woman gains everywhere. Some women only look pregnant in their torso area. It’s anyone’s guess whether you will experience swelling and weight gain in … Continue reading

How to Paint Your Belly Like a Pumpkin

A fun way to celebrate the holidays, especially one like Halloween where costumes are the norm, is to paint you round pregnant belly. The obvious choice for All Hallow’s Eve this weekend? A pumpkin belly! If you’re not sure where to start, here is a guide to belly painting. 1. First you will want to select a safe paint to use on your belly. The easiest and cheapest choice is face paint, which this time of year is very easy to find at any discount store such as Walmart. The water should be water-based. Proud Body also sells a pregnant … Continue reading