DIY Maternity Photos

I have been researching photographers for months now... trying to find the perfect person to shoot both my maternity photos and our newborn photos. I finally found her... I just couldn't afford her.

So, Ryan and I decided to get a little creative... a least, with the maternity photos. I did some research online and found maternity photos I really liked that were taken at the beach. I printed those photos and we headed west with a basic point-and-shoot digital camera and three changes of clothes.

About an hour (and 176 photos) later, we had all the shots we needed. Granted, they're not super professional-looking, but they're real. And they perfectly capture this moment I want to remember for the rest of my life.

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