Pregnancy Portraits A Do-It-Yourself Guide

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A D O - I T- YO U R S E L F G U I D E
R a c h e l Je r a f f i
M y Je r a f f i
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Pregnancy Portraits
A Do-It-Yourself Guide
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Written and Photographed by
Rachel Jeraffi
Illustrations by
My Jeraffi
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Pregnancy Portraits
A Do-It-Yourself Guide
— A step by step guide to documenting your pregnancy
— Easy guidelines that anyone can follow
— Save hundreds, even thousands of dollars on photographer
fees and picture album purchases by owning your pictures
— Do it over and over—document monthly belly changes
— Take pictures from the comfort of your own home
— Involve your kids in the photographs, without the stress of
having to “get your kids to participate” at the photographer's
studio even when they are not in the mood
— Be creative while having fun!
— Surprise someone you love—makes a unique thoughtful gift!
— Display portraits at your baby shower
— Save this book and use again for your next pregnancy
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Dedicated to Chaim, My, Leeyul and Leilani
I love you very much.
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
About the Author . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Special Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before You Start—The Mind Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Where to Look—The Poses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Makeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Why do we need it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Every day makeup versus photography makeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Applying makeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Getting some help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Covering stretch marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Suggested brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cream, powder or liquid foundation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Technique for applying belly makeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Application tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The “no makeup” look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tips from an expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Common mistakes to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
General tips for the person behind the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
What you need to prepare for most settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lighting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using Household Lamps—When to use and how . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Main Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Fill Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Getting Dressed—How to tie the fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Undergarments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Preparation Details—Nails, Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Additional Coverage Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Portrait Setting 1 — Self Series, Frontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Portrait Setting 2 — Self Series, Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Portrait Setting 3 — Self Series, Lying Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Portrait Setting 4 — Self Series, The Silhouette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Including Your Toddler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Toddler/Child Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Portrait Setting 5 — With Child Series, In Your Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Portrait Setting 1 — Including Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Portrait Setting 6 — With Child Series, Close-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Portrait Setting 7 — With Child Series, Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Portrait Setting 8 — With Child Series, Lying Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Portrait Setting 9 — With Partner Series, Facing Each Other . . . . . . . . . .87
Portrait Setting 10— With Partner Series, Facing Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Portrait Setting 11— With Partner Series, Zooming In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Portrait Setting 12— Belly and Hands Close-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Common Mistakes to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
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Portrait Setting 7
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Wi t h C h i l d S e r i e s — S t a n d i n g
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*Before you start, make sure to read sections “Before You Start” through
“Additional Cover Options” to ensure a successful result
What you need to prepare
1- White board or lamp as a ”fill” light
2- Fabric for yourself as outfit
3- Black background
4- Window
5- No need for fan, so turn it OFF.
6- Outfit for your child/toddler *See section below “What your toddler
should wear”
* For more details see section “What you need to prepare for most
settings”
This setting includes a full shot of your toddler, and only your belly in the
frame, although you can include your face as a variation of this pose. Even if
your toddler is too short to reach your belly, try to avoid bending down for her
to reach. It is so cute when the little ones stretch up on their toes and lift their
little hands to touch the belly.
What your toddler should wear
A little girl can wear either a piece of fabric wrapped around her, or a casual
cotton dress. The color depends on the fabrics you are wearing. If you are
wearing light colors, have her wear light colors as well. Remember, if your
intention is to have these shots in black and white, you do not need to match
the color, only the tone (dark, medium or light). If you are wearing white, your
toddler can also wear yellow, light pink, etc. These colors would all be similar
in tone.
For your boy, dress him in pants to match the tone of your outfit or fabric, and
no need for a shirt. Everyone, of course, is barefoot.
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Setup for Portrait Setting 6
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Action
Turn your body about 45 degrees towards the window, so your belly gets some
window light. Make sure the white board is facing the window on your opposite
side, at a 45 degree angle. *See diagram.
You can place your hands on the belly, hold your child's hand or wrap your
arms around her body.
The advantage of not including your face in this picture is that you can engage
your child in a conversation which will distract her and eventually lead her to
doing what you want most—kissing your belly, hugging you, sticking her finger
in your belly button, etc.
If you would like to include your face in the picture, remember to look at your
child, and not at the camera. Try to keep the conversation with your child to a
minimum, so that the person behind the camera will not snap all the shots with
your mouth open…oh, and don’t forget...relax and exhale. :)
Ti p s f o r t h e p e r s o n b e h i n d t h e c a m e r a
Even though the mom is situated at a 45 degree angle to the camera, the toddler
should be facing the window. If he is facing his mom, you will be seeing only
the back of his head. Make sure the reflector board is at 45 degrees in the front,
to open up shadows in the child's face. If needed, bring in a lamp or turn on the
light in the room, to have less contrast. If you are composing a full shot with the
mom's face in the frame, make sure that her hair is away from her face and that
she doesn't look too far down in a way which hides her face.
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Kids—
...they never
stand still...
Be prepared,
you can get
great “oops”
shots that
were not
planned...
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A step-­‐by-­‐step guide to taking pregnancy portraits.
Pregnancy Portraits A Do-It-Yourself Guide
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