Pascale & Ash...Baby bump & Tattoos

Thursday, 5th May 2011

Pascale & Ash ... Baby bump & Tattoos!!

Doing a shoot for family and friends is always a lovely experience, especially at a special time in their lives. Ash is a family friend that I have known since he was a small boy!! With their first baby due at the end of May, Ash and Pascale were keen celebrate the pregnancy with some photographs. Pregnancy shoots are always amazing to do, it is such a unique time in your life that also passes so quickly (even if it doesn't feel like it at the time)

As a mother of two myself, I believe that a baby bump is something to be proud of!!

When they arrived at the studio, Pascale was excited but understandably quite nervous. We talked through some ideas and found some suitably relaxing music. Photoshoots can be a little un-nerving for most of us, but are especially so when you are being asked to expose more flesh than usual!
We kept it simple with dark clothing and a black background, starting with soft lighting.


Over the last couple of years Ash has been adding to the amazing artwork on both of his arms. In all of our shots his tattoos became as much of a feature as Pascale's bump. I also used more dramatic lighting during the shoot to add to the mood and emphasise those features.

Pascale and Ash soon began to relax and joke with each other, resulting in some lovely intimate images.
For me, the best shots are those where your subjects have a connection with each other rather than always looking straight down my lens.
Pascale was very happy with her images after initially feeling a bit self-concious, saying "I look better than I thought I would!"




I think they look stunning and can't wait to photograph the baby in the next few weeks!

If you are pregnant or know anyone who is, celebrate this special time in your life with a lovely set of images. At All people Photography we will discuss ideas with you and put you at ease with a choice of female or male photographer.
I hope you like these images and thanks to Pascale and Ash for allowing us to share them.

MICHELLE