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How to do Maternity Photography on a Budget in Brisbane 

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey for the couple, even more so for the mother. It is a time filled with change, anticipation, joy, and wonder. Capturing these special moments with some maternity photos can help the couple go through this period. Getting maternity photos is a cherished tradition for many families in Brisbane. 

However, the cost of professional photography can be high in Brisbane, especially when you’re planning financially for a new arrival in the family. But don’t worry! Stunning DIY maternity photos are absolutely achievable on a budget. This guide consists of creative tips and tricks to help you create magical memories without breaking the bank. 

  1. Use your phone camera 
  2. Use natural light 
  3. Try simple poses with confidence 
  4. Explore friends and family members for dresses 
  5. Choose simpler locations 
  6. Photo Editing using AI 

Use your phone camera 

Professional maternity photographers use professional cameras that are expensive and difficult to use. But you don’t need a fancy camera to capture beautiful photos. Most modern smartphones have exceptional cameras. Invest some of your free-time on exploring various settings and effects on these mobile phone cameras. You’ll be amazed how amazing smartphone cameras have become. Rather invest in a tripod for stability, especially for self-timer shots. 

Use natural light 

Natural light is the best way for any maternity photography. You’d have to plan and wait for the perfect time of the day to avoid expensive studio sessions for maternity photos. Usually, sunrise or sunset should be the way to go as the mid-day sun would not bring the best out of you. Explore on social media too for more ideas on it. 

Try simple poses with confidence

Poses are key aspects of any photography session. Trying uncomfortable poses do not make you look good at a time when you are not at your best physically. The most important thing in maternity photography is to feel confident and comfortable in yourself. Prepare comfortable poses and try them in front of a mirror before confirming. 

Explore friends and family members for dresses 

Maternity dresses are not what one wears on a daily basis. Spending huge amounts of money on maternity dresses does not make sense for couples who are on a budget. It is best to borrow or rent from older couples who have already had babies and would not be needing maternity clothes. Online rental platforms offer a variety of maternity dresses at affordable prices as well. 

Choose simpler locations 

Getting maternity photos is about embracing the new life growing inside of you and not about traveling to fancy locations that go over the budget. Simpler locations such as your backyard, or balcony, or a nearby park also works fantastically. Nature’s beauty is a free studio for everyone. 

Photo Editing using AI 

Editing photos has become easier than ever. You do not need complicated editing tools to make your photos look good anymore. AI tools are here for you to easily enhance the beauty of your photos. 

Now, you can get maternity photos done by yourself on a budget. Tell us in the comments if you have more. 

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