Maternity Archives - Maren Elizabeth Photography

When to Schedule Your Maternity Session | Lewis

As a Maternity, Newborn, and Birth Photographer, I often get asked, "When is the best time to schedule my maternity session?" Keep reading for all my best advice on this question. WHEN TO SCHEDULE YOUR MATERNITY SESSION The bottom line is... it's really up to you. I've shot expecting mamas at just a few weeks for pregnancy announcement pictures, all the way up to the day before they deliver. There is not absolutely right or wrong answer to this question. However, there are some best practices and things[...]

Phon D Fall Family Pictures | Arizona Photographer | Ellingson

PHON D FALL FAMILY PICTURES | ARIZONA PHOTOGRAPHER Since Phon D is one of my most requested locations for family pictures, I wanted to give you an idea of what it looks like during Arizona's Fall and Winter. Phon D is popular because it has a little bit of everything and it's all gorgeous! Water, boulders, mountains, and usually... greenery. While still beautiful, Phon D definitely looks different in the late Fall and Winter. The water level tends to drop which means the plants die off and look a little[...]

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Mesa Maternity Photographer | Maternity Portraits Frequently Asked Questions

Mesa Maternity Photographer | Maternity Portraits Frequently Asked Questions As a Mesa maternity photographer, I've worked with many clients over the years and pictures mean something different to every one of them. I always love hearing what they mean to my clients, why they choose to invest in pictures for this milestone, what they hope to get out of it, this is especially true for maternity portraits. Here are some frequently asked questions I hear from my clients as they contemplate maternity portraits and[...]

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San Tan Mountain Maternity Pictures | Maren Elizabeth Client Closet

San Tan Mountain Maternity Pictures | Maren Elizabeth Client Closet When this beautiful mama decided on Maternity pictures we only had a few weeks to plan her session and she didn't have the time to find a dress. Its actually a common story for many of my clients. Wardrobe is hand down the biggest stressor when it comes to scheduling pictures. Finding something you like, that's flattering, and in the right colors? It's a lot for anyone, but especially a mama with multiple kids and one more on the way! Maren Eliza[...]

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Gilbert Maternity Photographer | What to wear for studio and in-home sessions

Gilbert Maternity Photographer As a Gilbert maternity photographer I know that sometimes, the best way to beat the heat is simply to stay out of it. I've had the idea for this studio session for a while, I wanted to capture a cozy at home feeling and think we totally nailed it in this maternity session. What to wear for a studio or at home session. For an at home or studio session I recommend a few different guidelines than the ones found in my 8 what to wear guideline for family pictures post. I usually advise[...]

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#1 Way to Improve your Pictures | Arizona Photographer

#1 Way to Improve your Pictures| Arizona Photographer Goddess. It's the word that keeps going through my head whenever I look at these pictures. I love the way this Tibble Fork maternity session turned out and there is really only one reason they're a cut above the rest and I'm going to share that trick with you. Ready? The #1 way to improve your pictures is to invest in yourself. Let me explain. Stephanie MADE this session because she put careful thought and effort into her look. This dress? It's the 3rd one[...]