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Maternity Portraits

Capturing the Beauty of Pregnancy

By Carma Haley Shoemaker

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Ever since Demi Moore's bold pregnancy photo graced the cover of Vanity Fair, women have been inspired to document their pregnancies with maternity portraits. And with good reason. A special fascination surrounds pregnancy and the remarkable changes it brings to women's bodies. And just as maternity fashions have evolved from concealing a woman's pregnant belly to highlighting it, expectant parents have moved beyond recording their pregnancy with an occasional snapshot. No longer shy about their changing shapes, pregnant women now celebrate it.

There are a growing number of photography studios now focusing on maternity portraits. New York City-based Sarah Merians Photography & Co. has traditionally been known for bridal and family photography, but now is one of the premier studios for pregnancy photography. "In this day and age, women are getting married well into their 30s and 40s and having babies later," says Sarah Merians, professional photographer and studio owner. "Pregnancy becomes a greater challenge, and documenting this precious time has become so popular."

A pregnancy portrait is not just a great souvenir to be appreciated by the generation you are creating, but also a beautiful way to adapt to your new body image. "Looking at my portrait felt like I was stepping outside of my body for a moment," says Diane Abraham, a mother from Northridge, Calif. "From the outside, without the discomforts involved, I could finally see the beauty in me. It made me feel so feminine."

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