Photo Session

Last week Phil and I were able to take some professional maternity photos. A photographer, whom my childbirth educator knew, organized a photography workshop weekend with 22 photographers. They used the workshop to trade ideas and teach their specialties. Since they needed models, I was able to get a session with all 22 of them for free! Phil and I went on the day they shot at the beach (they also shot in a park area and downtown/"urban" area). We took photos for about an hour and it was a lot of fun!

At first the photographers tried to divide into groups (one group doing maternity shots with Philip and me, another group doing family shots, and another doing engagement/couple shots). But the weather was threatening rain the entire time we were out there, so organization of the afternoon seemed to fold a bit. Photographers were jumping in and out of groups (all the "models" were in pretty close proximity to each other on the beach) and often the entire group of 22 photogs would be snapping away all at once on one model/model set.

By the end of the session, Phil and I had all of the photographers taking our picture at once, paparazzi style. They had me laying on my side in the sand with my shirt pulled up to show off the belly with Phil behind me and the tide coming up to our feet and lower legs. It was hilarious. But funnier still when one of the photographers came up close to us and asked, "We were wondering if you wouldn't mind taking your shirt off." At first I thought, "What kind of photos are we taking?!" But then she quickly said, "Oh no, not you! Your husband!" I don't know how they did it, but they got Phil to get shirtless for the last few shots! Absolutely crazy.

Of course I can't wait to see how these pictures turn out. I don't know when I'll be getting to lay eyes on them, but I was promised two of the best photos from each photographer!